The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-06-03

| read beside Lady Creech, who was al
ready deep in the Church Register.
The earl had buried himself in the Pal
Mall Gazette and was apparently OBJ
nvious to such minor details as an
Italian peasant row.
But to Horace In his highly strung
condition OF nerves the uproar was ag-
gravating. and he called to Mariana
who was busily setting the table again:
Mariana. how long is this noise to
continue?"
| The maitre d'hctel shrugged his cx-
pressive shoulders and replied:
How can l know. m'sieu? We can
do nothing
Michele. who was assisting his chief.
! smiled covertly at the young man.
/ 1.-The populace they will not be de-
part so long as there shall be the
chance once again to observe the
North American who pulled the auto
mobile with the donkeysw
"Merci!" cried Mariana. with vigor.
HE have confuse me. He have con-
fuse everybody. He will not be con-
tent with the dejeuner until he have
the ham and the egg. and be will have
the egg cooked upon but one Of two
sides. and how in the name of the
heaven can we tell which of these two
sides?"
| Mariana was about to continue his
grumbling complaint when from the
| doorway Of the hotel there came an in
terruption. The courier who had spo-
ken with him earlier in the morning
stood there and voiced but one word.
"Garconr' he said softly. But it was
like the command Of a cavalry officer
in it's effect. for instantly the maitre
d'hotel and his aid stood at attention
like trained veterans. The earl evil
IDENTIFY was not too deeply immersed to
catch the sudden silence, for he looked
up from his paper and observed:
Upon my soul. Who's this?'
Mariana did not turn his head nor
relax his attitude of stiff attention. but
answered obsequiously:
"It is the Herr Won Grollerhagen. a
| German gentleman. Milford"
! Hawcastle turned with an amused
emile to Horace.
| L LIZ IidA " III "" Lie
| Probably made a fortune in sausage"
From within the hotel there came
the tones of a heavy though cultivated
voice declaiming quietly:
"Nein, nein. Ribiere! S macht
nichts!'
And instantly there came down the
steps the German gentleman aforesaid.
| He was tall and Of commanding
! presence. He wore a grayish beard
and an automobile cap that half con-
ce"led the eyes that burned with the
.;u,iurity Of generations beneath.
| WithaI it was kindly face, and,
though there was a stern command in
| the figure, there was genial humor
| and even tenderness too. By no au-
thority could he have been considered
we'll dressed. His clothes seemed rath-
er to have been thrown on negligently.
The little party at the table regarded
him with hostility. and Lady Creech
turned up her aristocratic nose.
| What a dreadful person" she said
and turned again to her paper.
The German walked sedately across
the terrace to the table where the two
servitors still stood at attention and
lifted his hand in curt half military
salute in acknowledgment of their bow.
| "See to my American friend" he
said
| What a terrible person" remarked
Lady Creech again, and Hawcastle
bent toward her.
Undoubtedly, but he speaks Eng
| lish, So be careful"
$50 many Objectionable people do"
commented the crusty dame.
Herr Won Grollerhagen turned smil-
ingly to Mariana.
MY American friend desires his ma
tional dish"
Mariana bowed.
Eyes. Herr Won Grollerhagen," re-
piled Mariana deferentially. "He will
have the eggs on but one Of two sides
and the ham fried, so he 60 to cook 1t
himself"
| Won Grollerhagen smiled, when from
without the gates came a shout Of
amusement and wild laughter. Mari
| ano instantly bowed and ran toward
the hotel.
Hal" he said eagerly. HE return
from the kitchen with that national
| dish.''
Michele emerged from the hotel
walking backward and carrying a COW
cred dish, while Ethel turned with a
little shudder of disgust to the
countess.
How horriblev she said, and the
Frenchwoman patted her shoulder re-
assuringly.
Immediately following the servitor
came Pike, the same self possessed
| Pike, clad in q linen buster and
straw hat that was decorated with a
bright ribbon. II there was anything
distinctive about him it was his scarf,
which was Of that type known az
Windsor and much affected by artists
in the east and every one in the west.
He carried a towel with him and
dropped it in one hand as he glanced
about.
Law he observed, startled, but
amused. Il didn't know there were
folks here. Reckon you'll have to ex-
cuse me. Here SOM he called, toss
walking over to the table. Hawcastle,
Lady Creech and Horace stared unbe-
ievingly. Ethel hid her face, with an
other little shudder, as Pike. without
removing his dust coat, sat down oppo-
site the German.
you are a true patriot" laughed
Won Grollerhagen. "You allow no pro-
fame hand to cook your national dish.
trust you will be as successful with
that wicked motor Of mine"
Pike laughed heartily.
Lord bless your soul, doc. I've put
self binder together after pony en-
CINE had bucked it halfway through
a brick depot" said Pike genially,
tucking his napkin inside the collar Of
his shirt and falling to on the ham