The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-08-19

ana even tenderness 100. by no au-
thority could he have been considered
well 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 arAtocratic nose.
"what dreadful p onr' she said
and turned again to hef 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 acknowledgement Of their bow.
See to 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"
80 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
"yes. Herr ron Grollerhagen." re-
piled Mariana deferentially. HE will
have the eggs on but one Of two sides
and the ham fried. so be go TO cook II
himself"
Won Grollerhagen smiled. when from
without the gates came shout Of
amusement and Wild laughter. Mari
ano instantly bowed and ran toward
the hotel.
"Haw be said eagerly. He return
from the kitchen with that national
dish"
Michele emerged from the hotel
walking backward and carrying q COW
cred dish, while Ethel turned with
little shudder Of disgust to the
countess.
How horrible" she said. and the
Frenchwoman patted her shoulder re-
assuringiy.
Immediately following the servitor
came Pike. the same self possessed
Pike, clad IN a linen duster and
straw hat that was decorated with q
bright ribbon. II there was anything
distinctive about him II 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 Il In one hand rs he glanced
about.
LAW he observed. startled, but
amused. Il didn't know there were
folks here. Reckon you'll have TO e.
cuse me. Here. sonvs be called. toss
Ing the towel into Michcle's hands and
walking over 20 the table. Hnwcastle.
Lady creech and Horace stared unbe-
iievlngly. Ethel hid her face. with an
other little sbudder. as Pike. without
removing bis dust coat. sat down oppo-
site the German.
you ere a true patriot" laughed
Won Grollerhagen. You allow no pro-
fame hand TO cook your national dish.
trust you win be as successful with
that wicked motor OF mine"
Pike laughed heartily.
Lord bless your soul. doc. I've pot
q self binder together after . pony en-
CINE had bucked II halfway throurh
. brick depot" said Pike gsniaily.
tucking his napkin inside the collar Of
his shirt and falling to on the ban
and eggs. At the table where sat the
Hawcastie party there were expires
sions Of panied agony.
You have studied mechanics at the
university. them went on Won Grol-
ierhagen. rs II not so7'
.Universiyr' returned Pike. mot
much! On the old mans farm"
| Hawcastle turned at once 70 Horace.
without any disrespect 10 you. my
dear fellow. what terrific bounders
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 ourseivcs7" be asked. and
the noble earl. with a softened glance
as he thought Of the dollars. replied
blandly. mot nc all. my dear boy"
and turned once more 10 his paper.
Won Crollerhagen glanced at the
three with slight amusement and held
out the caviare TO Pike.
Can I persuade you TO try one Of
my national dishcs.r he asked-"ca.
viareT'
"caviaref" replied Pike. 'I've heard
Of II. but ! thought Il was Russian"
1T IL also German" answered the
other. recovering himself from the
start he had given. WIN you notr
Daniel looked him straight In the
/ eye quiszically.
~f'd never get into the Legislature
again n any Of the boys heard Of X
be remarked. bot guess I'm fsf
enough from home 10 take . fev
chances."
Quite slowly and hesitatinsiy be
placed some Of the eaviars In his mouth
and then turned q vacant and pained
look upon the German. The latter
smiled and observed quickly:
"You DO not Ike itf ! am sory.
Hersl A taste Of the vodka VIII DE-
stroy the caviare." .
Mariana quickly nIled : sias ano
! passed Il to Daniel. who seised y "a.
gerry. This time be at bolt uprlgn,.
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