The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1913-11-06
He Wanted His
Adversary's Ears
By MARK HATHAWAY

At table d'hote in Berlin party
Of Americans sat dining and chatting |
with each other in their native Ian
guage The party consisted of a ia
ther, mother, a daughter nineteen
years old and young man, also an
American, whose method of speaking
indicated that he was a southerner.
Opposite these persons sat couple OF
young men in the uniform Of the Ger
may army. Hearing those opposite
them conversing in English, but not
being sure that none Of them spoke
German, they refrained for time
from saying anything that they would
not like to have overheard
But finally the younger Of the two
remarked to his friend in low tone
that the young lady opposite was very
pretty. The other cautioned him to
say nothing about the party in their
hearing, but without effect. The young
man made several remarks that were
Cd hplimentary with a view to testing
Americans comprehension Of the
0lsrman language, and when he dis
.eand that they paid no attention to
hi he gathered confidence and criti-
cised them numerically.
happened that the young man sit
til beside the young lady was stu
dent at German university. His
name was Thibadeaux and his home
was. New Orleans. He was member
OF "a dueling corps and at the time It's
champion He spoke German fuently.
and. though he pretended not to I'M
II Stand what the pair were saying,
he took in every word. While chat
ting with his young lady companion
the question arose as to the date OF
the blowing up Of the tower Of the
castle Of Heidelberg. Thibadeaux said
that he would ask one of the officers
opposite Then he said in German to
the younger Of the two:
.sHerr, have heard your remarks
about our party and especially the
young lady on my right. Kindly tell
me where friend of mine will find
you after dinner"
The man addressed saw from the
young lady's--Miss Administration
that she was ignorant of what was
being said and, though he colored
slightly, did not give the matter away.
He. could only give the address re-
uuired and his name. which was Won
Wragler.
.<What does he say?" asked Miss Ar
chartl.
HE says he doesn't know"
After dinner Thibadeaux left the 9th
ers to smoke, but more especially to
| find fellow student named Reinhart.
Reinhart, who acted for Thibadeaux
| In the affair, said nothing as to his
principal being a student in Germany.
q member Of a corps or a champion
| with the small sword A meeting was
Arranged in a wood near the city,
where q number of duels had been
fought, for the next morning at 8
O'clock.
| Thibadeaux. having smoked his CT
mr.. returned to Miss Archard and
spent the rest of the evening with her.
1 Bnt by 10 o'clock she gave a slight
lyiWn, which she FASTENED to cover
with her handkerchief, and her visitor
Sa6ha babe her good evening without
| CITING the slightest hint that In the
morning he would risk his life In her
bshalf Indeed, he was not sorry to
depart, for he, knew Reinhart was
waiting for him to give him the final
details for the meeting. These having
lbeen transmitted and approved, Thi-
badeaux went to bed. Reinhart was
/ Is call for him the next morning at 4
Long before daylight the second
burst into the room and stood over
Thibadeaux's bed.
4Is 1t 4 o'clock?' asked the latter,
trying to rouse himself.
+ mo: 1t Is but g."
/ Then why do you awaken me-"
ITO show yor that"
| he showed paper under Thiba-
deaux's nose and held lamp, which
HE had lighted, SO that his friend could
read It
IAN .apology!" exclaimed Thiba-
deaux. "What does it mean? Surely
that young off oer would not dare to
| apologize under challenge. He will
be tabOoed by his brother, officers"
- Not under the circumstances. It's
| your fault that the affair has gone
amiss. What induced you to give a
challenge in the presence Of the wom-
an about whom the duel was to have
been, fonght?"
Miss Archard! She doesn't under
isBtand, q word Of German"
Perhaps she doesn't But what these
tgWomen don't hear with their ears they
see with their eyes. The young lady
must have known that you were CIV
ing a challenge, for at midnight she
called upon Won Wragler in company
with an escort. He was In bed, but
dressed himself and came down to re-
Leeive her. She said that she knew he
IsWas to fight you, but since the duel
Twas about her he should fight her first.
tHe tried to explain that If he fought
q woman he would be disgraced.
Iwhereupon she said she would accept
Ian apology. Won Wragler offered to
apologize to her. but fight you. To this
she demurred.
FINALLY Won Wragler, fearing the
Eaffair, which was to his discredit.
would reach the ear of the emperor.
Ecopsented to write you an apology, with
| the understanding that the affair was
ito be kept secret. Miss Archard
gave this pledge for you as well as
Hherself."
"Ugh!" exclaimed Thibadeaux. 81
wanted his ears to take back with me
10 the university"