The Monte Vista journal., 1911-04-01
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Kings Orders
BY GRACE DePINA


"Da-da!" gurgled Philip, suddenly
seized with an idea. He was tired OF
looking out OF the window, and the
man In the next seat seemed SO nice.
The man. being bachelor. natural
ly did not consider himself addressed.
The girl holding Philip dismissed the
explanation as newly discovered
pastime. Not so Philip! Leaning over
the back OF his seat. he slapped
Everett Martins newspaper out of his
hand
"Da.da!" he repeated, smiling into
that astonished gentleman's face.
Catherine. without backward
glance, hid her head in the depths of
the youngsters coat, as she quickly
pulled him back. Philip screamed,
The train for Pennington was bare.
ly crawling. owing to delay ahead.
Two old ladies across the aisle hailod
the slight diversion with delight. Mar
tin stared. Philip struggled and Cath
crime eXerted all her strength to keep
hold OF him. The old ladies shrugged
their shoulders
why doesn't he take the little
chap" said one.
The people In front heard and
turned.
Dada" screamed Philip. MY
Da-da!"
why doesn't he take him." mur-
INJURED the whole car audibly.
This is perfectly ridiculous OF
you!" cried Catherine sternly, shaking
him roughly In her embarrassment.
You know very well he isn't your
Da-da!'"
"lss, tool" insisted Philip loudly.
Martin rose to the emergency and
leaned forward. Il haven't the slight
est idea on what grounds" he STAN
mered. but. perhaps. II took him
for "A while"
Catherine turned sharply. recogni.
zing the voice.
"You!" cried Martin. amazed. At
the same time he held out his arms
to the child
But Catherine refused stiiiiy. hold.
ing Philip tight. at which the latters
protests leaped forth anew.
Good heavens!" groaned a crot
chety old bachelor far down the aisle.
why don't they give him what he
wants-anything to stop the internal
racket! Some people never remem-
bcr there's anybody else around"
You'd better" urged Martin gent
ly. AS he watched the girls burning
face. You know. they think we're"
But we're mott" she retorted quick
ly.
Il know" sighed Martin. Wen
Just have to pretend"
-
Philip, unno,iccd for n moment. had
toppled over into Martins seat His
last sob melted into n gurele, 'Da'
da." he chuckled. removing Martins
hat with more speed than skin.
"All right" conceded the girl weak
iy. Then she Immediately turned her
attention to the passing landscape.
The other passengers gradually set
tied back to their respective maga.
zines. with occasional expressive
grunts In Martins direction. But
Philip. once victorious. decided to ties.
his cunning further. Having exhaust
ed the novelty OF Martins watch fob
and scarfpin he twisted around toward
Cathcune again. Snatching at the
feather tina, dropped from her hat, he
jerked her head violently backwards
lou. too!" he demanded. and point.
ed to the other half OF Martins seat.
where his grip rcposed.
Guess you'd bcttcr!" grinncd Mar.
tin. shecpishly. Here take the win.
dow seat. and III put tho grip In your
place"
Catherine obcycd with resignation.
Hin. Very strange they didn't think
OF that In tho beginning! Just like
u man. though. when he nnds u news.
paper. even II there's nothing In IL"
"Pcrhaps-n QUARREL suggested
the other old lady. with Just tnso OF
regret In her voice.
How did she guess7" whispered
Martin IN the girls ear.
Please" said Catherine. coldiy. Il
trcsscd. OF course. that Philips un.
accountable notion should have made
II necessary"
"wisc little chap" murmurcd Mar.
tin. with a tiny smile about tho eyes.
as he pattcd Philips head.
Philip. thinking Il was game.
shook him OF. Then he made = grab
for Martins hair. Tho man bent
down to his reach and submitted
gracefully TO tho remarkably vicious
pulls.