The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-06-08

to Sdr VINO SlttlS near, ana VI tldl ltillcl
meaning gful tone which only artists ard actors know how
to assume when talking to a woman, said
"Je tadore.
sari resented tie familiarity and further requested
that he speak English
While this was going on Tie other two Artists l'~l
wased warm in thcir praises OF tie two 1ueens =
Suppose" said Shake pearcs doTble' suppose we
take little stroll and at the sal,c time plan little
supper 1arty for tonight
The ladies were overcome al SO much hospitality and
each taking tle OF Of the artists they marc'cd
off for preliminary stroll amongst the toihs. l.lgo
was not Invited and looked after them II dumb
founded way Sati had been waiting for thiS cprortun-
il, since She had hel Nss the qaccns at the
stake, and She walked away She tossed her read oyer
her shoulder coquettsly uc dcs, the memory q tnc
lady colonel had not been cirel, cradcatet from lcr
mnd-such memories die hard n a woinnns BRAN.
As they ranbcd about smongst thc Wondering
tombs their conversation turned not to the glory OF
gone day but to the arrangements ior the proposed
"lly enthusiasm mounts higher each moment" said
Shakcspcares double curapured at every turn OF Saris
pretty head what do you say to our having our feast
spread the edge Of royal sarcophagus III the Valley
OF the Tombs ::
"Iolly," cried the queens
1T is chilly in these excavations, continued shake
spcare's double and will have fire blazing which
will give lis the illusion Of sitting at our own hearth
stone
Now" said the artists three bowiug in unison I'VE
will leave YOU to amuse yourselves while we so and give
some instructions about the arrangement for what we
hops will be novelty in the way Of supper
The ladies bowed low and said that they would ainuse
themselves in the meantime by dcciphcring the hero !
elyphcs. Queen Iangobueo said that she had never !
taken any lessons in herogyphcs, but supposed It was
something that could be picked up IN little while Ike
Esperanto
Leaving the three girls to their pleasant pasme, the +
three men walked in a busnesskc manner for some
distance When they reached point amongst the ruins
however from which their movements could not be OBJ
served in Queen 1angobugo thirst Tor hierogly-
manner changed suddenly and into their faces came
expressions which bodied i'll for their unsuspecting
guests.
Il do not know, answered the artist with the white
hat.
He is on the other side of the tomb of Rameses ILL.,
said the artist with the black hat
They walked on for some time looking behind them
every little while to make that they not being
observed Then they stopped and Shakcspeares double
gave long, low whistle.
Over the edge OF a sarcophagus thick with hcrogy-
plic an evil looking face with swar1y skin and
gttering black eyes. 1t was Amadce the Arab and
the white flowing costume in which he was attired
strangely suggestive of what might be expected to arise
from tomb
"Anadcc,' said Shakespearcs double can you brew
me potent drug?
The eyes OF the Arab CLEANED. Dark intrigue
his meat and drink 1t was his romance, it was his
lifes expression what painting was to an artist
1t is for the worldfamou lingo, Time when
artist could win adys hand without fear Of rivals,
but nowadays the women are all going III for men on
action and artists put to great trouble.
Drawing from the folds Of his garments phia thel
Arab held it Up proudly and said:
After swallowing this, the great lingo will sleep forl
thirty days
Good said the artist that will be nice littlet
nap"
Returning the ladies'. the artists informed them in
a satisfied manner that they had given instructions TO
the cook regarding the supper and said they clt sure
that the little party would off pleasantly The ladies
regretted not having their evening dresses along but
said tfe} unable get back far the launch
where they packed away. he ariists told them
that their costumes utterly charming and would
add greatly to the une9nventionay Of the occasion
The agreement that at the stroke of twelve, they
i'll tp hc famous for having been,
for centuries The hahtaton OF the redheadcd mummy.
now dorniclcd in more comfortable quarters at the
British Museum and that suppc TO be laid on the
saroophaglis which hc had vacated
vt the appointed hour the party, which now included
lingo, ou;silc the great vault and as they entered
the dampncss aud solcnnty OF the place caused hush
10 fall over their spirits
Coming at last 10 what seemed like great cave lead
ing off from the main vault. as though anged
Tor private dining ROOM Shakespcares double halted
Il lave little surprise for YOU he said as he
disappeared into the darkness. Presently, III answer
% his call. the rarty advanced and their eyes were
surprised by rcd light, which, they moved about
illed the walls with htfuf shatons that looked like
lemons dancing.
q have tapped tire attraction of grayitation at the
enter OF the earth in yaur honor, answered the artist
With the black hat and wired it into the sarcophagus
Around the edge of the aroophapuS we're laid viands
nd eoblcis and the red light played upon the faces
Il the jewellers It seemed though it might indeed
AVE hccn brought there by some unearthy means
Sari th.ughi she had never seen lingo look so much
Ike ,oIna god IS he did that night.
Il propose that we drink health TO the beautiful
ari" said the artist with the white hat The go'lets
.ere aled with wine. and as lingo waited 70 drink
he toast his goblet was held at arms length, while
IS head was turned toward the speaker.
Silently. from behind tomb moved ghostSe figure.
drew from the folds OF It's robe small black pha'
ie contents of which dropped into the goblet o!
,e unsuspcctns lingo Teen, stcallhy and silently
had come the figure withdrew. 1t was Anladee the
rab
For few moments The talking and good cheer went
n Suddenly Sars eye fell in upon the face of
ineo CLASSY oo. came into his eyes The goble.
II from his neTvelcss hands 10 the floor and his head
4, forward on his breast.
At the same instant Arladec returned and .he t,rce
omen found themselves ovcrpowcred in The arms of
eir erstwhe hosts.