The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-15

he. after a momenrary stare OF aston
ishment- 81 am especially good In
rough weather." he went on, trying to
forget that he was a prince Of the
royal blood, a rather difficult matter
when one stops to consider he was not
In the habit Of hearing people say
that they rather liked him.
do your friends come from Wen
na?" she inquired abruptly.
Yes" he said, and then saved his
face as usual by adding under his
breath, "but they don't live there" II
was not in him to lie outright; hence
the handy way of ~appeasing his con-
science.
They are very interesting looking
men. especially the younger. l can
not remember when ] have seen a
more attractive man."
HE Is a splendid chap" exclaimed
Robin. with genuine enthusiasm. 81
am very fond Of Dank."
She was silent for a moment. Some
thing had failed, and she was rather
glad of 1t.
do you like New York;" she asked.
Immensely. I met a great many
delightful people there, Miss Guile.
You say you do not know the Blithers
family? Mr.. Blithers is a arr old
bird"
isn't there some talk of his daugh-
ter being engaged to the Prince of
GraustarkT
He felt that his ears were red. 1.-THE
newspapers limited at something of
the sort. I believe" He was suddenly
possessed by the curious notion that
he was being pumped" by his fair
companion. Indeed. a certain insis-
tent note had crepi into her voice, and
her eyes were searching his with an
intentness that had not appeared In
them until now.
Have you seen him?"
"The ~prinoe?"
YES. What is he like?'
"Ive seen pictures Of him." he
e~Quivocated. Rather nice looking. I
should say"
"Of course he is like all foreign no
blemen and will leap at the Blithers
millions II he gets the chance. l
sometimes feel sorry for the poor
wretches." There was more scorn
than pity in the way she said 1t. how.
ever, and her velvety eyes wore sud-
denly hard and uncompromising.
He longed to defend himself. In the
third person. but could not do 80 for
very strong and obvious reasons. He
allowed himself the privilege, how.
ever. Of declaring hat foreign noble
men are not always as black as they
are painted. And then. for a very ex-
cellent reason. he contrived to change
the subject by asking where she was
going on the continent
Il may go to Vienna" she said, with
a smile that served to puzzle rather
than to delight him. He was more
than ever convinced that she was
playing with him. But pray do not
look 30 gloomy. Mr. Schmidt. I shall
not make any demands upon your
time while I am there. You may
Il am quite sure Of that" he inter-
rupted. with his ready smile. you
see, ! am q person Of no consequence
In Vienna, while you All. well. as
an American girl you win be hobnob-
bing with the nobility while the hum
BILE Schmidt sits afar OF and marvels
at the kindness Of q fate that befell
him In the middle Of the Atlantic
ocean. and yet curses the fate that
makes him unworthy Of the slightest
notice from the aforesaid American
girl. For. I daresay. Miss Guile. you.
like all American girls, are ready to
leap at titles"
That really isn't fair. Mr.. Schmidt"
she protested. flushing. why should
you and l quarrel over q condition
that cannot apply to either Of usi
You are not q nobleman. and I am
not q title seeking American girl. So,
why all this beautiful ironyf"
TT only remains for me to humbly
beg your pardon and to add that II
you come to Vienna my every waking
hour shall be devoted TO the pleasure
or
Il am sorry I mentioned It. MI.
Schmidt" she interrupted coldly.
you may rest easy, for I shall not
keep you awake for q single hour. Be-
sides. I may not 60 to Vienna at all"
81 Am sure you would like Vienna"
he said. somewhat chilled by her
manner.
~ have been there with my par
ents. but 1t was q long time ago. I
once saw the emperor. and often have
I seen the wonderful Prince Lichten-
STEIN"
"Have you travelled extensively in
Europef"
She was smiling once more. n
don't know what you would consider
extensively." she said. II was edu-
Gated In Paris, I have spent innumer-
able winters in Rome and quite a.
many summers In Scotland. England,
Switzerland. GERM
~ know who you are!" he cried
out enthusiastically. To his maze
ment . startled expression leaped
into her eyss. AYou are travelling un-
der IN assumed name" She remain
Cd perfectly still. watching him with
On anxious smile on her lips. "You
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