Evening star., 1909-06-27

Majesty that you and the Princess, desiring to
please their father. wish to make the call if It
meets with the Kings approval"
W1lhelmlna. who was present during this con-
versation, delighted with the prospect OF
spending pleasant evening at Ritter's and
with Henry.
:" Please be advised, brother" exclaimed
Wilhemina delightedly We shall enjoy the
evening great deal more if we do not have the
dread of the King wrath always present to rob
each moment of a part of its pleasure. | beg
you. brother, listen to our friend and let him
go to the King"
mission of the King to go with the Prince and
the Princess, his Majesty not only granted it,
but was pleased, and said:
= glad for you to take them among de-
cent common people. If can keep you here
and can induce that rascally son of mine to
listen to you, you may yet be able to make
something of him
The Margrave of Schwedt who passionatey
loyed music, heard of the approaching visit and
can sing" he said pleadingly.
Fritz and Nina laughed.
The Margrave brought the great handller-
chief into requisition, laughed nervously, and
said "ies, yes, | can sing-some. Perhaps
you would not like my singing; but like it and
my mother likes it. My mother and l are fond
of music. and l should like very much to go
with you to Fraulein Ritter's, who, have been
told plays beautifully on the harpsichord and
sings beautifully -with-her-well of
course she sings with her voice Nav | have
that great pleasure?"
You are at liberty to come with US said
Wilhelmina.
Il shall be delighted Margrave," said Henry.
and l am sure the Crown Prince will"
"Oh, yes. come along if you wish. 1t will be
dull enough God knows, and you cannot mar
itl' said the Crown Prince, for whom the lack
of secrecy had robbed the adventure of much
of its pleasure.
So it was arranged and on the appointed
evening the Margrave appeared. elegantly
dressed-from his viewpoint-and COMPARE
lively sober.
You see how greatly value the privilege of
accompanying you" Said Adoph, addressing
the Crown Prince, the Princess, and Henry.
q I'm almost sober. | drank no more than four
quarts of beer this afternoon. Saving you three
persons, there is not another on earth excepting
my mother for whom would make the sacrifice
But you should see her She drank the beer
left untouched Aeh Cot! she won't waken
till breakfast time"
TUST after dark our friends started on foot for
= Ritters house. The Crown Prince and Viii
helmina walked in front, and Henry. with the
fat Margrave painting at his side. followed at a
short distance.
81 want to thank you for past favors," said
Adolph. breathing heavily and want to be-
speak new lot"
I'll be delighted to do you any favor in my
ing had the privilege of favorng you hereto
fore.
" But you have favored me. ;" gasped Adolph
hanging to Henrv's arm and working very hard
to keep up with his companions You have
favored me. The beautiful Princess says you
always speak kindly of me. You have never
ridiculed me to her to anyone: you never
try to make me look if were fool You
always treat me kindly, respectfully consider
ately, and you are the only person. except the
Princess and my mother. that does. Other per-
sons seem to think because | am grotesque in
form and face-,uein Gohl every way-that
am fish a reptile. having not the feelin :
and sensations of human being. The Crown
Prince Sneers at me- and even since the great
help gave him at The Tabagie he does not try
to conceal his contempt. Everyone else follows
his example; but that little Don't Care IS the
worst of all
''She has certainly great deal of mischief
and some malice in her heart" said Henry
Yes. she is a little devil" returned Adolph
emphaticallv. I'm truth my friend, one
knows me as you and my mother do, and that
fact makes me your slave. love first the beau
tiful Princess; | love next you; and then, alas
my mother, who should come first, is thru
There is nothing | would not do for you; vet
fear | shall never have an opportunity to prove
the truth of my words.
What is the favor YOU want at nv hands.
asked Henry, wishing to stem the torrent Of
Adolph's affections.
1T is this" painted Adolph Il cannot
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