The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-09-21
CHAPTER Iv-contInu.d.

You really ought to see the play
Sir George" the irrepressible Guy re-
marked. He was always ready to
back up Georgy In any dsvitry she
might embark upon.
YES! II deals with our next war"
that young lady added.
AS II a playwright knew anything
OF thatl" her father scofred.
IT'S horribly insulting to us Brit
ons,' Mrs. Falconer remarked.
Drives In a lot Of home truths and
gives us English fearful raggingr'
Guy added cheerfully.
Sir George looked at him somewhat
suspiciously.
Who wrote It'll Bernard Shaw r.
be inquired. And there was much re-
proof in his tone. To him, Shaw was
like red rag to bull.
II don't know who wrote It,"
Georgy said carelessly. II never can
remember the beasts Names"
1T seemed to me to present a very
striking picture Of what may very
likely happen" Henry stroetman in
terpossd
Mrs. Falconor turned to him In as
constituent. She did not think that
anyone In his senses could have taken
that silly play seriously.
you don't mean you really believe
there Is going to be war right over
there ON tho continent7" she exclaimed.
II do. ratherl And fancy Sir
George agrees with me-don't you.
Sir George?" the willy Streetman ven
tured. He was determined that II he
did not succeed In forcing Sir Georges
hand he would at least give him a
run for his money.
Sir George looked bored.
Really, sir. should prefer not to
discuss that matter" he said once
more.
Georgy laughed gayly.
when father puts on his mantle
Of dignity like that 1t means serious
business" she observed. And there
was a deal of truth In her statement.
frivolous as she seemed. But Georgy
was no fool. She had not lived with
her father close upon eighteen years
for nothing. She knew unerringly
how to interpret his every manner.
But why should there be war. even
II an Austrian duke did get killed by
some Serbian or otherT" Mrs. Fal-
coner asked. "Of course I've only
seen the headlines" she fastened to
add, to disclaim any such plebelan
pastime as the reading of newspapers.
BEHIND that assassination there is
much Of International politics and d.
plomacy," Sir George explained. "In
fact, it's rather long story"
Then. father. don't tell lt!' his sar
castle daughter bantered. Her plea,
however, was entirely superfuous. Sir
george had not the slightest intention
OF committing such an lndlscretion.
But Guy Fslconer was ready enough
to air his opinions.
oh. It's not just Austria and Ser
eisi" he said confidently. "The trouble
Is that Germany Is patting Austria on
the back, and whispering. Don't give
IN, old hdyr And Russia is saying.
Serbia, old girl. you're dead right.
wen back you And there you arelr
"Gsorgy-you're not having any
tea" Ethel observed.
'oh' l don't want any. II did.
ia ask for It." Miss warstaff said.
Tss. mothsrf' Guy inquired of bis
deting parent Their discussion OF
ne subject uppermost In the minds OF
al had driven even the important mat.
fsr OF tea completely out Of bis mind
None for me. thsnksl- Mrs. F.I-
eonsr replied. ave quite outgrovn
lever since came back from the
btsts4" The others looked arhart AZ
hsf astounding confession. To thor.
sugheofng Britishers such remark
borders close upon less majestic.
And then Brewster announced an
ether caller.
Mr.. Charles Brownr' he pronounced |
In bis best manner-a somewhat an
psrnuous statement. perhaps, because
al OF Brswsters manners were Of The
best