South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-22
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terfully. There, my dear. 1 have Civ
en- you a dose of history for "A female
mind. How are you going to amuse
your little self today"
The female mind paid no attention
10 the depression. Lucy had Ions
ago, finally II unconsciously. put her
fathers personality into its right
place.
Father. is the prince really poor
and alone in this country?
"POOr-yes. l fancy-I am quite
certain, in fact. Alone-that de-
Ponds. The authorities OF Norfolk
received him with some distinction.
the Herald states. but he is putting
up at the inn-one would conclude
that he was not an invited guest at
many of our great houses"
Lucy flew like a bird across to the
fireplace. Her hands went up 10
either side of the colonel's face.
Father, quick! Have Thunder sad
died. and ride in-quick. father-and
bring the prince out here TO stay with
us. Give the order to Sambo, or /
shall"
Colonel Hampton's eyes widened
with surprise. Why, but Lucy he
/? What claim have We"
"Oh, nonsense and Lucy shook
her head impatiently. who has more
claim? Aren't we Virginians of the
James River princes in our own
country. too Hasn't our family
reigned in Roanoke longer than ever
his reigned in Europe? Haven't we
enough house-room and servant to
make him as comfortable as in a
palace? But that isn't the most i'm
portant. 1t is a shame to us all,
father, that no one has invited him
before. that a strange gentleman of
high station should have to lodge at
az inn. Why hasn't Cousin George
Harrison asked him TO Brandon? And
the Carriers at Shirley. and the people
at Berkeley-what do they mean by
not asking him? But we won't let
Virginian hospitality be stained. We
will ask him. You will ride to Nor
folk at once, will you not, father
dear?"
I, The touch on his cheek was pleas
ant to the vain and affectionate man..
but the spirit of the girls speech, the
suggestion of the courtesy due from
him as a reigning prince, to this 9TH
er prince forlorn mt eXiled, this was
pleasanter. He pursed his lips and
smiled down.
"Out of the mouth of babes" he re-
marked, and drew his brows together
as if under stress of large machinery
behind them. "My little girl, you
have rather a sensible idea. L a
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his throat n black Aaron standing
tray in hand cross the room, jumped
and rolled his eyes-"that," he con-
tinued. "a man Of my importance has
duties of hospitality, even TO q for
eigner who m without introduce
ton nto the country"
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the daughter. The idea of a nephew
of the Empero of France needing
she stopped. This was the wrong line
Of argument. II think he will be de-
lighted TO come to Roanoke House. -
she went on. 1T is so beautiful even
in winter and she looked proudly
about the fine rom. and the portraits
on it's walls loked back at her proudly
too.
been delegated to visit Roanoke" Col
onel Hampton answered stiffly. The
bankrupt sprig of a parvenu roy
atty"
"Father-what horrid big words!
haven't any idea what they mean"
the girl interrupted. except that
you're abusing Prince Louis, who is
I probably having a bad breakfast in
hat stuffv inn. Go along, father,
bring him out to Roanoke, and Wen
show him what Virginia breakfasts
are like"
Colonel Hamptoh's sense of import
ance was tickled by the thought Of
| having for a guest a scion of so ia
nous a house; his genuine instinct OF
kindness was aroused; moreover,
time hung on his hands these late
winter days. and the plan appealed TO
him as a diversion.
Aaron. tell Sambo to saddle Thun-
der he ordered.
(To Be C~ontinued.)