Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1913-10-31

And he unrolled the plan which
brought about this situation: that,
while Lord Tresham gave to Monsieur
Gabriel, the restaurant keeper, his
last instructions as to the menu for
certain banquet, Paul, in the guise of
waiter, stood patiently by, napkin in
hand, and a very clean white tie re-
posing on an immaculate, stiff shirt
front.
There were six places at the table
and 'hve men, four OF them kings, wait
ed gravely for the last to arrive. They
had shaken OF the gayety that is SO
contagious in Paris, for the occasion
was q momentous one. II he should
not arrive!
II know he will not come" said the
Greek sovereign, playing with his
bread. HE could not hope to escape
recognition with those COMPOUNDED
Yankee journalists tagging him every
where that he goes"
II think he will come" said Haa-
kon. did you ever know him to re-
fuse an opportunity for such an adven-
ture?"
eyes, he'll come" answered Lord
Claude. Unfortunately
The door opened and Monsieur
Gabriel bowed to the floor like a fat
angel of the Annunciation. And close
behind him strobe a tall, kingly figure,
clad in a voluminous robe, which he
threw into Monsieur GabriePs arms,
disclosing the personality of the kais-
er himself.
His four brother sovereigns rose si-
simultaneously and embraced him.
They joked and chaffed with one an
other throughout the meal, the kais-
er's presence lending an atmosphere
of supreme good-fellowship to the pro-
ceedings. Lord Claude, impressive and
inscrutable as he was, unbent at the
kaiser's charming raillery. The meal
was nearly ended before Haakon re-
membered something.
"By the way, Tresham," he said,
''why did you remark that his majesty
would come unfortunately That
was the very word believe. Come,
speak up and tell u.s.
"That," answered Tresham, twill
form part of the subsequent proceed
ings of the club. The meeting" he
added, looking at his watch, twill not
begin till nine. It is now twenty min
utes short of the hour"
The cloth was removed, walnuts
were placed beside the port, in accord
ance with Monsieur Gabriels immemo-
rial custom, and the guests relaxed
themselves in their chairs. The clock
struck nine. Monsieur Gabriel, bow
ing low, dismissed himself to chorus
of compliments.
eco now, mademoiselles,' he said to
the pretty mattresses. go, monsieur,
he added to Paul. The latter moved
with the girls toward the exit behind
the curtain. His mission was in the
making-ten minutes more and
Then Lord Claude Tresham stood
up in his chair.
Zone moment, please" he said.
Monsieur Gabriel, where did you get
these ladies?"
"These ladies, monsieur, as you are
pleased to call them, are experienced
mattresses and highly recommended"
answered the proprietor, smiling.
"Mademoiselle Armine, here, served
with the family of the Due de Berry
for three years. Mademoiselle Nan
nette grew up, as I may say. with the
family of the Due de Nemours. Her
references are irreproachable."
Enough" said Tresnam. ''You and
Mademoiselle Armine may retire
through the door. Mademoiselle Nan
nette remains; she wishes to speak
with u.s."
Gentlemen" he said, "you have
wished to know why / referred to the
visit of his majesty, the German en-
peror. as unfortunate We need nave
no secrets here. Our cards are all
on the table. Your majesties, permit
me to present Miss Nancy Shand.'
The rulers inclined their heads
gravely. "a friend of yours, Lord
Tresham?" inclined the Greek sover-
eign blandly.
mo" answered Lord Claude CURLY.
zone OF YOUR COulOuAoCA
nalists. and the cleverest in Europe
at the present day
saThe devil:" shouted the Greek
king. springing up in his chair ana
then collapsing with an APOLOGIZE
air. well, the fats in the ire now
he muttered.
.Miss Shand" said Lord Tresham'
addressing the very composed young
lady you are here tonight because
bv q stroke of good fortune, you nave
learned of the existence and meeting
of our club.
"You are well aware of what dis
covered an hour before the dinner.
that a conspiracy has been formed
against his majesty. the kaiser, IN the
interests of two gentlemen-nis mag
esty. King Peter of Servia and ms
bighness. Prince Nicholas OF Montene-
gro. Am correct?'
II am not at liberty to give out ao-
vance information" Miss Nancy an
swered. -
ssp,,+ s;rce Won know more than l.