The Forrest City times., 1914-12-11

N" '' He Smiled and Twirled His Mustache JauntiIy.
 away. The Monaco officials came out of their buildings and clapped their hands enthusiastically. It was evident that they had heard the news and looked for pretty comedy. In which their part would be the rescue of a distressed maiden.
 Yes, monsieur" continued de- murely.
 ITO detain your monoplane, he con- -ttnued. indicating the great bird, lying prostrate beside the road, as though 1t would never rise again.
 "On what charger" asked icily.
 There is no charge" he answered, shrugging his shoulders Tt Is the l order"
 "Hm!" I said. Monsieur le cap 1 itaine. begin to understand why the ladies dislike you" But what can I do?" he demanded, 1 coming toward me with a 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 instinctively. his arm outspread as though to ward from me some threatening violence. But you are not threatened, mad ! e ,niC2ll, bn t,{r 1 Tt is merely a temporary detention of the aeroplane. A little adjustment, if l you like. do not know what motive influences the minister. If you had de l nied your name"
 That touched my pride. He winced 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." I added, the monoplane, being half in the territory of Monaco, does not come under your supervision"
 The mask of politeness fell from his manner. He answered roughly
 That part that is here stays, mad emoiselle"
 And your part?" said. turning to the Monaco officer.
 Tt goes, mademoiselle," he an swered readily.
 Tn that case" said, you will per init me to take my seat on the part ot the mechanism which is in your coun try"
 By all means, mademoiselle," he an swered
 You cannot divide an aeroplane cried the Frenchman rudely. If you do, it shall be with an axe"
 If you will permit one of your men to draw a line between the two boun dary pillars l hazarded to the Mo naco captain.
 He caught at the idea He ran for ward and, with his toe, drew a fairly straight line in the dust "The ma chine lies more than half across the border" he cried.
 And the motor wholly" whis pered.
 He was intelligent, this Monaco of fcer. He fairly beamed on me as seated myself, The French captain beside himself with anger, ran forward and placed his hands firmly around the girders that covered French terri tory. Stir at your peril!" he shouted
 70, monsieur" I said reproachfully this Is an unpleasant ending to youl hospitality. And after what you saiC last night"
 Pray descend. mademoiselle," hC entreated. Tt is an order. Do not holC me responsible"
 l started the motor and the wheels shot forward Next moment tho Frenchman was rolling down the steel bank of the ditch, while his confrerei held their sides, helpless with laugh ter. Another instant and was rising hovering-and over French territory cirCled the guardhouse, and then with sudden access of speed, sho forward. l turned and waved my hand narrowly escaping a somersaul through the air as I did so.
 "Adieu, mademoiselle," shouted tn, Monaco officer, and then saw tn, fTenchman rise painfully from tn, ditch and heard him give utterance t, the most exuberantly free flow of Ian guage that have ever heard upon irenchmans lips. Positively I coul, not stay to listen to 1t. So turned ol the speed to the full extent, shot lik an arrow upward, spun over the gam bling hills. to the intense astonishmen