Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-09-25

authority OF generations beneath.
Withal IL was kindly face, and,
though there was II 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 negllgently.
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 10 the table where the TWO
servitors still stood nj attention and
lifted his hand In II curt half military
salute In acknowledgment OF their bow.
See 10 my American friend" he
said
what 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 OH but one of two sides
and he ham fried so he go to cook II
himself"
Won Grollerhagen smiled, when from
without the gates came n shout of
amusement and wild laughter, Mari
ano instantly bowed and ran toward
the hotel.
"TIar he said eagerly. He return
from the kitchen with that national
dish"
Michele emerged from the hotel
walking backward and carrying a GOV.
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-
assurlngly.
Immediately following the servitor
came Pike, the same self possessed
Pike. clad in linen duster and
straw hat that was decorated with
bright ribbon. If there was anything
distinctive about him It was his scarf
which was of that type known ms
Windsor and much affected by artists
in the east and every one in the west
He carried towel with him and
dropped 1t In one hand as he glanced
about.
"Laww he observed. startled. but
amused. 81 didn't know there were
folks here. Reckon you'll have to ex-
cuse me. Here. SON." he called. toss
ing the towel into Michele's hands and
walking over to the table. wcastle,
Lady Creech and Horace stared unbe-
lievingly. Ethel hid her face, with an.
other little sbudder. 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
l trust you will be as succ essful with
that wicked motor Of mine"
Pike laughed heartily.
Lord bless your soul. doc. I've put
n self binder together after pony en-
CINE had bucked It halfway through
a brick depot" said Pike genialy
tucking his napkin inside the collar OF
his shirt and falling to on the ham
and eggs At the table where sat the
HawcastIe party there were express
sions Of panied agony
"You have studied mechanics at the
university, thenT' went on Won Grol
lerhagen. rs 1t not SOP
"Universityv' returned Pike. Not
much! On the old mans farm"
Newcastle turned at once to Horace
without any disrespect to you my
dear fellow, what terrific Founders
most of your fellow countrymen arer
Horace mentally writhed under the
yelled taunt. but turned quickly with
an assent in effect.
40 you wonder that sis and have
ema ncipated 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 Grollerhngen glanced at the
three with slight amusement and helt |
out the caviare to Pike.
"Can | persuade you to try one of
my national Dishes" he asked-"cn
viare?"
"Caviare?" replied Pike. 'I've heard |
of II. but I thought II was Russian"
sit is also German" answered the |
other. recovering himself from the
start he had given. Twill you not?"
Daniel looked him straight In the |
eye quizzically.
"Td never get into the Legislature |
again II any of the boys heard of It," |
he remarked, but l guess I'm far |
enough from home to take few |
chances"
Quite slowly and hesitatingly he |
placed some Of the cavlare in his mouth |
and then turned vacant and panied |
look upon the German. The latter
smiled and observed quickly:
You do not like It? I am sorry. |
Here! A taste of the vodka will de
stroy the caviare."
Mariana quickly filed glass and
passed 1t to Daniel who seized 1t ca
yerly. This time he sat bolt upright
n the chair and exhibited real dis
tress. Then he quickly seized another
Of the caviare and ate It hur
riedly.