The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-08-28

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He Smiled and TwirIed His Mustache
Jauntily.
away The Monaco officials came out
of their buildings and clapped their
hands enthusiastically. 1t was evident
that they had heard the news and
looked for pretty comedy, in which
their part would be the rescue of q
distressed maiden.
Yes, monsieur" continued de-
murely.
ITO detain your monoplane," he con-
tinued. indicating the great bird, lying
PROSTATE beside the road, as though
1t would never rise again.
ION what charger" asked icily.
There is no charge" he answered
struggling his shoulders. 1T Is the
order"
"Hm!" | said. Monsieur lie cap
itaine, begin to understand why the
ladies dislike YOU"
But what can l do?" he demanded
coming toward me with deprecating
action of the hands.
why. monsieur, being in Monaco,
demand the protection Of this gentle
man." l said, pointing to the other cap
tain, who advanced instinctiyely, his
me some threatening violence.
But you are not threatened, mad
emoiselle," said the French captain
1T is merely temporary detention Of
the aeroplane. A little adjustment, Il
you like. do not know what motive
influences the minister. If you had de
MED your name"
That touched my pride. He WINGED
under the words that flowed spontane
ously from my tongue, derogatory as
they were toward the gallantry of the
French nation.
And in any event." / added, 'tht
monoplane, being half in the territory
of Monaco, does not come under YOU
supervision"
The mask of politeness fell from hi
manner. He answered roughly:
That part that is here stays, mad
emoiselle."
And your part?" said, turning tt
the Monaco officer
1T goes, mademoiselle," he an
swered readily.
In that case" said. you will per
nit me to take my seat on the part o
the mechanism which is in your c.un
try?"
by all means. mademoise1le, he an
swered.
you cannot divide an aeroplane,
cried the Frenchman rudely. IF yo
do. 1t shall be with an axe"
IF you will permit one of your mel
to draw a line between the two bour
dairy pillars" l hazarded to the Nc
naco captain.
He caught at the idea. He ran fol
ward and, with his toe. drew fairl
straight line in the dust. 1.-THE ma
chine lies more than half across tn
border" he cried.
And the motor wholly" l whis
pered.
He was intelligent, this Monaco o.
ficer. He fairly beamed on me as
seated myself. The French captain
beside himself with anger, ran forwar
and placed his hands firmly aroun
the Orders that covered French terri
tory. stir at your PERIL" he shouted
20, monsieur" said reproachfull,
this is an unpleasant ending to you
hospitality. And after what you sal
last night"
Pray descend, mademoiselle," b
entreated. 1T is an order. Do not hol
Fne responsible"
started the motor and the wheel
shot forward. Next moment tn
Frenchman was rolling down the stee
bank of the ditch, while his eonfrere
held their sides, helpless with laugl
ter. Another instant and | was risin,
hovering-and over French territor,
circled the guardhouse, and thel
with sudden access of speed, she
forward. turned and waved my han,
narrowly escaping somersau
through the air as | did so.
"Adieu, mademoiselle," shouted tt
Monaco officer, and then l saw tn
Frenchman rise painfully from ii
ditch and heard him give utterance /
the most exuberantly free flow of la
| guage that l have ever heard upon
Frenchman's lips. Positively l couI
. not stay to listen to it. So turned G
, the speed to the full extent, shot iii
i an arrow upward, spun over the gar
, bling hills. to the intense astonishmel