The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-12-01

lated. as he look t,e cup from nrr.
I'm going to introduce it at the
Knickerbocker bar when | get back.
It's got cocktails skinned a mile" he
said fervent|y.
"Old man. what are you doing over
here?" Guy inquired.
"Oh! Just shopping around! The
paper thought they needed a change
in their London news. and l knew I
needed one, so I came over"
1T must be very interesting work"
Ethel Willoughby observed. She was
more than interested in Guys quaint
friend. His sort was new to her. And
though his breeziness might not have
been considered quite good form in an
Englshman. it was a quality which
the British find both refreshing aud
entertaining in an American.
1T is interesting" Charlie Brown
told her. But you sound as if yon
were going to interview me; and for
the love Of Mike-don't.'
"Nho is Mike? ~ Sir George inquire
i%nnocently. in his endeavor to grasp
the intricacies of Mr.. Browns CONVEX
sation.
"Oh, he's an Irishman we Americans
swear BY" the newspaper man replied.
Fancy that! How odd" Mrs. Fal'
coner exclaimed. She did not know
1 that Mr.. Brown was-spoofing-now.
"Since you're a newspaper mar you
must know everything.' said Geor=y
Wagstaff. She quite fancied the
stranger: and she wanted to know
him better.
"Well. at least I try to convince my
editor Of that" he replied.
Then tell us about the war. We're
very ignorant. We only read the head.
lines" she said. "Father won't talk.
It'd be a breach of-something or
other"
do tell us your opinion. Mr.. Brown
Ethel urged. Were all SO very in,
terested."
, Il suppose I can talk where Sir
George can't-and | do love to talk
Brown admitted. No one knew his
pet failing any better than himself.
silent Charlie-that's what they
cali him. Guy Informed the others dc.
lightedly.
You don't mind, Sir George?" The
American turned inquirinsly to Sir
George Wagstaf.
NATURALLY mott" the older man as
sented good-naturedly. AS you said
this Is only a private tea party"
"Then please do" Georgy insisted
"1f you don't, Guy Will" She dearl,
loved to rag her devoted admirer.
"Awayr' Brown acclaimed in noel
satisfaction at being able to scattc'
his opinions broadcast. "Well, I'll tel
you. While most Of you Iondoners
Irish are going to start a civil war. ~
whether Gunboat Smith did foul Car
pentier, I've been digging up some in
side dope. and. believe me. there's 80
ing to be a merry old bust-up. Rus
STA. l know. ia mobilizing: and 40 i
Germany"
But ran Russia. with her interna
conditions. afford to f1ght?" Streetmal
asked him.
II don't know whether she can ut
ford to or not" Charlie Brown said
But I believe she is going to-"
II take 1t you are not PARTICULAR.
Informed on Russia" Strectman re
torted. somewhat acidly.
ooh. yes I am" the undaunted Yam
kee replied. II know it's awfully cole
there, and that they drink vodka, ant
have revolutions. and send their pris
oners to Siberia. and apart from tina
I'm pretty darned sure Russfa's goin!
to fight" Words habituallv f1owe,
from Charlie Browns mouth withon
the slightest effort. 1t is so Wit
bores. But Mr.. Brown was far fron
being n bore. What saved him wa
the fact that he always said omcthin;
we'll worth listening to-.
Guy Talconer did not allow the cor
versation to interrupt his ministry t
the inner man. He stepped ZIP to Ell,
els table and took a sandwich off
plate. But before he RECALLED himsel
with It he paused long enough to say
you know, I think Charities right.
GO on. Mr.. Brown" Georsy SAID
Impatient at the interruption.
Don't you think Germany a dc
feat both France and Russian" Stree
man demanded.
"Maybe-maybe" Charlie Brow
said. But with England on thei
side"
Streetman did not wait for him t
f1nish. >-~--.