The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-10


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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-
cealed the eyes that burned with the
authority of generations beneath.
Withal 1t was q 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
well dressed His clothes seemed rath-
er to have been thrown on nsgligentiy.
The little party at the table regarded
him with hostility. and Lady Creech
turned up her aristoeratic nose.
what 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 terrible person. .renarked
Lady Creech again. and Hawcastie
bent toward her
Undoubtedly. but be 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 go to cook II
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.
"Haw he said eagerly. HE return
from the kitchen with that national
dish"
Michele emerged from the hotel
walking backward and carrying COW
cred dish, while Ethel turned with a
little shudder Of disgust to the
countess.
How horribler' 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 duster and a
straw hat that was decorated with a
bright ribbon. II there was anything
distinctive about him 1t was his scarf.
which was Of that type known as
Windsor and much affected by artists
in the east and every one in the west.
He carried a towel with him and
dropped 1t In one hand as he glanced
about.
Law he observed, startled, but
amused. IT didn't know there were
folks here Reckon you'll have to ex-
cuse me- Here. SOM" he called. toss
ing the towel into Micheles hands and
walking over to the table. Hawcastle.
Lady Creech and Horace stared unbe-
lovingly. Ethel hid her face, with an
other little sbudder, as Pike, without
removing his dust coat, sat down oppo-
site the German.
"You are true patriot" laughed
Won Grollerhagen. You allow no pro-
fame hand to cook your national dish.
l trust you will be as successful with
that wicked motor Of mine"
Pike laughed heartily.
Lord bless your soul. doc. I've put
a self binder together after pony en-
CINE had bucked 1t halfway through
a brick depot" said Pike genially,
tucking his napkin inside the collar OF
his shirt and falling to on the ham
and eggs At the table where sat the
Hawcastle party there were express
sions Of panied agony.
You have studied mechanics at the
university. them went on Won Grol-
lerhagen. "Is 1t not so7"
University" returned Pike. mot
muchl On the old mans farm"
Hawcastle turned at once to Horace.
without any disrespect to you, my
dear fellow. what terrific Founders
most of your fellow countrymen are"
Horace mentally writhed under the
yelled taunt. but turned quickly with
an assent in effect
do you wonder that sis and / have
emancipated ourselves?" he asked. and
the noble earl. with a softened glance
as he thought Of the dollars, replied
blandly. mot at all. my dear boy"
and turned once more to his paper.
Won Grollerhagen glanced at the
three with slight amusement and held
out the caviare to Pike.
Gan l persuade you to try one Of
my national Dishes" he asked-"ca-
viarer'
'-Caviare7" replied Pike. Tive heard
Of 1t, but thought It was Russian"
at is also German" answered the
other. recovering himself from the
start be had given. will you notT'
Daniel looked him straight IN the
eye quizzically.
"I'd never get into the legislature
again If any Of the boys heard Of 1t"
he remarked. but l guess I'm far
enough from home to take a few
chances"
Quite slowly and hesitatingly he
placed some Of the caviare in his mouth
and then turned vacant and panied
look upon the German. The latter
smiled and observed quickly:
"You do not like It? am sorry.
Herel A taste Of the vodka will de-