Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-14

as having any everyday hie.
 They seem not like real foiks' put like characters out of book; not as concrete creatures, but as the subh- mated principles of international law, moving with chin up-tilted, in solemn state along formal avenues of an ex- istence laid out by ancient and high born precedent, breathing thinner air, if they breathe at all, and far, very far, above the simple and petty de- tails that make up the life and happi- ness of Smith and Jones.
 Least of all can one imagine the fe- male contingent of this diplomatic world as an everyday woman, with all woman's little frailties and all her many delicions little affections; rather she seems but a stately supple ment fitted only to adorn her lord's g diplomatic magnificence and glory at some high function
 And children. To the common mor- tai. the idea of diplomats With chll- dren-with children of their very own that they cherish, much less children that they love and spoil and grow ridiculously foolish over-seems l,- as ln- ride-a-cock- k-horse with bouncing baby on the heights of Olympus.
 And yet children and babies, with all
  babyhood, are of far more concern to these mothers and fathers Of the 1n- ternationa1 world than all the per plexities of empire that turrow the brows of kings and presidents and parliaments. It's an even chance that the ill-concealed frown on the brow of the titled host at the diplomatic dinner Is caused less by the latest grave news from Mexico or the Bal kans or the home court than by the measles that has lately assailed h1s little son.
 Nor is the nervousness of the wife of the minister who is the guest of honor due to the threatened revolution at home or the treaty that may go wrong.
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 There seems, in fact, to be closer union between the children of diplo- mats and their parents than among the average family, due to the fact that they are much more dependent upon one another. Gild and color the situation with all the high lights of glory and honor that you will, the fact remains that the diplomat Is, to a cer tain extent, an exile. And to the little ones this means that all the joys of life must be found within the home circle. Naturally this greater de- pendency begets a greater expression of affection from the already fond par ents.
 Nor. as popular belief fallaciously runs in the case of wealthy and titled folks, dc these diplomats turn over the care and rearing of their little ones to nurse or governess. These are en- gagged it is true but it is strictly to assist. It is the parents who minister to them, guide them, correct them and, and-wen, what if they do sometimes? Babies are made to spoil,
 While none worships at the shrine of the cradle with more divine adoration than they, these diplomats are most at- tentive to the education of their off, spring Education and. when necessary, discipline are a religion with them. Their children are early put to their school tasks, and their rearing in this respect would be an excellent model for the na- tive parent. Especially are they taught 1anguages-an essential in every phase of diplomatic life. whether pu blic or private. Hence most of the little diplomats soon master one or more foreign tongues.
 The general result is that the junior section of the diplomatic world of Wash fngton can show as fine a lot of chiI- the globe. Mentally and physically they take first rank.
 Two beautiful little children enliven the stately British embassy-Bettie and Anthony. the children of Ambassador Sir Cecil Arthur and Lady Florence Spring Rice Bettie-who is simple Bettie mind you, and not yet formal Elizabeth-is eight years old. Yet for all her youth, she has seen more of the world than many a hoary globe-trotter.
 Persia, Sweden. Russia and other for eign countries she has not only visited, but has also set up her own private establishment in all of them. For where Kettle goes there must go her dolls and toys, as dear to her as ever were his household gods to Greek or Roman And, ere her father has set up his dip lomatic headquarters in new land Bettie has founded her establishment and safely set up hee treasures in their new home. Little Bettie finds the genial out doors of Washington most pleasant to her English tastes after the heat of Per- sia and the rigors sof Russian winters
 Little Anthony is sturdy Briton of five years. still occupied with the toys of the British boy. From the enthusi- asm with which their mother enters into their childish interests, one is tempted to class her as a big sister. Yet both she and the ambassador de- vote themselves most diligently to the education of these scions of British mo-. bility; not a factor that goes to make the high-born British child is neglect ed.
 Little Jose /Avalos represents the junior department of the Mexican em- bassy. He is a bright little two-year- old, the son of the military attache, that the two countries are quarreling makes not one whit difference to young Jose. He has his hands full ruling over the Avalos household, where he is absolute czar.
 Sometimes, however, the family rises in revolt against his tyranny and fine young czar is disciplined In such case the deposed autocrat shows his dipIo- macy. Getting him a stout strap he rushes about the apartment seeking an imaginary bad boy, whom he calls
 Torcuta. Finding him at last he >chases him out of the room, whereunon he throws up his hands and cries iov- fully: There, he is- gonew Thus is Jose purged of his sins.
 But, when occasion demands. lose can be as obedient as any soldier. He re gently attended a children's party. ac- companied by his nurse who cautioned him against soiling his pretty dress. When the refreshments were passed little Jose, though looking with longing eyes upon the luscious viands. sturfiily refused to touch even a single cake. On his return home his mother, when told of his conduct by the nurse, asked him why he had refused even the ice cream. of which he was extremely fond
 "I was afraid of soiling my pretty aress." was his characteristic reply
 Despite his youth. Jose Is very literary.