Daily Arizona silver belt., 1910-03-11

with quick glance at Count Halfont. It was a faint, faraway voice that ut- tered the gracious command. "Grau- stark welcomes the Grand Duke Pau Jus. It is my pleasure to-to'- A help less look came into his eyes. He looked everywhere for support. The grand duke saw that he had forgotten the rehearsed speech and smiled benignly as he stepped forward and kissed the hand that had been extended some- what uncertainty.
 "NIy most respectful homage to your majesty. The felicitations of my em- peror and the warmest proteStatlons of friendship from his people"
 With this as prologue he engaged himself in the ever pleasurable task of delivering a long congratulatory address. After five minutes of hlgh sounding platitudes he again turned to the prince. It was then that ne received his first shock.
 Prince Robin was sound asleep. His head was slipping sidewise along the satiny back of the big chair. and his ckn was very low in the laces at his neck. The grand duke coughed em- phatlcally. cleared his throat and grew very red in the face.
 The court of Graustark was distinct ly dismayed.
 His majesty appears to have-ahem gone to sleep" remarked the grand duke tartly. interrupting himself to address the prime minister.
 "He is very tired, your excellency." said Count Halfont, very much dis tressed. Pray consider what he has been through during the''-
 "Ah, my dear count, do not apologize for him. quite understand. Ahem: Ahem" Still, he was very red iR the face.
 q will awaken him, your excellen- ey,'. said the prime minister, edging toward the throne.
 Not at all, sir!' protested the wis itor Permit him to have his sleep out, sir. I will not have him dis turbed. Who am l that 1 should defeat the claims of nature? It is my pleasure to wait until his majesty's nap is over. Then he may dismiss us but not until we have cried Long live the prince!"
 For awhile they stood in awkward silence, this notable gathering of men and women. Then the prime Hninjster in hushed tones suggested that it would be eminently proper under the circumstances for all present to be seated. He was under the impression that his serene highness would sleeT long and soundly.
 Stiff backed and uncomfortable, the court sat and waited. No one pre- tended to conceal the blissful yawns that would not be denied. A drowsy ineffably languid feeling took posses sion of the entire assemblage.
 The prime minister sat at the fool of the throne and nodded in spite of himself. John Tullis, far back near the wall had his head on his hand, brave ly fighting off the persistent demon I IlllCt luHtuH Ol bu"SDCiSCh "ds sound asleep.
 The grand duke was wide awake He saw it all and was equal to the oc casion. After all, he was kindly ole gentleman and, once his moment o1 modification was over, he was no above charity.
 Bobby's poor little head had slipped over to most uncomfortable position against the arm of the chair. Putting his finger to lips, the grand duke tip toed carefully up to the throne. Witt very gentle hands he lifted Bobby'S head and, infinitely tender, stuffed { throne cushion behind the curly head A splendid smile in his eyes, he tip toed back to his chair
 As he passed Count Halfont, who had risen, he whispered:
 Dear little man. 1 do not forget my lord, that was once boy. Goo bless him."
 Then he sat down, conscious of ( fine feeling of goodness, folded his arms across his expansive chest ant oIlnu-aI ,iS hoo rnipu avac tp ract llnnr