Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-20
SYNOPSIS

SYNOPSI5
Mr.. Biithers mutt millionaire. discusses
with his wife the possibilities of marrying
or his daughter, Maud Apologize. to the
Prince of Graustark, who Is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Truxton King In America in an
ticipation of getting some one to take up
the loan Russia holds. Mr.. Scoville is
stte 4nne Robin S Is accompanied by Count
ouinnox minister Of war; Lieutenant
Oank and Hobbs, the valet. The prince
had baked at matrimonial alliance with
the PRINCES of Dawsbergen. both OF them
Wishing to choose for themselves. Mr..
Riithers visits the Kings UNLIMITED -
Mr Rlifhers discusses the RUSSIAN ioan
.nd gently hints at 900 his daugntef
VIII get when she marrtes the riEn' MAJ
uankers suddenly refuse to handle the
scor Count Ouinnox and King arrange
meeting with Blithers. King suspects MN
Of blocking the deal
1sl,thers promises to consider the loan.
His wife prepares ball for tne trinee
and Maud, who suddenly palks A' .ie %
FAIR and doesn't attend.
Meeting the prince out for stroll, Bhtn-
srs chats on matrimony. Hopln says no "a
not for sale, but agrees to meet MAUI
s,han he learns she is opposed to her par
ents' wishes.
norris he must leave for Graustark at
once. Maud writes she is off for Europe
on the Jupiter with an aged companion
Her father schemes to get them botn on
the same ship.
srha prince az Mr.. Schmidt sails on the
Jupiter. Blithers buys $2O0OO.oOO OF Grau-
stark bonds. A young lady disputes ROD
FMS right to table and deck chair
CHAPTER TX.
The Prince Chats With Miss Guile.
-HE elderly lady was tapping the
deck with a most impatient
foot. Really, my dear, we were
= mite within our rights in ap-
preaching the head waiter. He
"He said it was engaged" interrupt
ad the Young lady. "R Schmidt was
the name he gave, and l informed MN
1t meant nothing for me- l am very
sorry, Mr.. Schmidt. suppose 1t was
all because l am so accustomed TO
having my own way"
"In that case it is all very easy 10
understand" said he, "for l have al
ways longed to be in position wnere
could have my own way. am sure
that IL l could have it l would be q
most overbearing, selfish person"
eve must inquire at the office foI
the letter, dear, before
at may have dropped behind the
chair" said the girl.
"Right!" cried R. Schmidt, dragglnt
the chair away and pointing IN I'll
umph at the missing letter. He stoop
ed to recover the missive, but she wa
nuick to forestall him. With ntti'
gasp she bounced upon 1t and, ike
child, proceeded to hold 1t behind ne
back. He stiffened. Il remember ina
YOU said 1t was from your father.
She hesitated an instant and tnel
held II forth for his inspection, rathe
adroitly concealing the postmark VIII
her thumb. 1t was addressed to mis-
B. Guile, S. S. Jupiter, New YORK Clt'
N. T." and typewriter.
at is only fair that we should
NUTS in every particular" she sai'
with frank smile.
He bowed. "a letter OF introou'
ton, ne bdlub III IhO
of the word. You have already ma
nv card thrust upon you, SO ever.
thing is quite regular. And now It
only right and proper that | shoul
see what has become of your CHAIR
Permit me-
"Really, Miss Guile" interposed hi
companion, this is quite Irregular.
may say it is unusual. Pray allow n
to suggest :,
az think It is only right that NJ
Schmidt should return good for eVll
interrupted the girl gayly. Please
ouire. Mr.. Schmidt. No doubt the de-
steward will know"
Again the prince bowed. but tn
time there was amusement instead
uncertainty in his eyes. 1t was {
first time that any one had eV
urged him, even by inference,
~fetch and carry" Moreover, she W
extremely cool about 1t, as one ="
exacts much of young men in ser
suits and outing caps. He found MI
self wondering what she would say
he were to suddenly announce that
was the Prince of Graustark. I
thought tickled his fancy, accoui
ing, no doubt. for the even deeI
bow that he gave her.
"They can't be very far away"
observed quite meekly. "Oh, l s.
steward! One moment, here" A dt
steward approached with alacri
1Ubat has become Of Miss Gull
chair?"
The young man touched his
and heamed ioyously upon the |