The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-16

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which they were rehearsing, Of course!
1t was a damnable thing to see Louise
taken into that cold and obviously
unreal embrace, but it was only play.
It was part Of her work.
John resumed his seat and folded
his arms. With the embrace had fallen
an imaginary curtain, and the rehear-
sal was over. They were all crowded
together, talking, in the center Of the
stage. The prince, who hadh stepped
across the footlights, made his way to
where John was sitting. Ia
$50 you have deserted Cumberland
for a timer" he courteously inquired. y.
II came up last night" John replied.
"London, at this season of the year"
the prince observed, lis scarcely at its
best.".s "a u. - s.; 49, '.@& -. Il IN
n John smiled. e' " n 81
II am afraid" he said, shat I am
not critical. It is eight years since ]
was here last. I have not been out of
Cumberland during the. whole Of that
time" - nar .4.E
The prince, after a moments incred.
ulous stare, laughed softly to him
self. -. u.s..
"You are a very wonderful person,
Mr.. Strangewey," he declared. II have
heard of, your good fortune. If I can
be of any service to you during your
stay in town." he added politely,
''please command me-"
"You are very kind" John replied
gratefully. II
Louise broke away from the little
group and came across toward them.
'"Free at last" she exclaimed. "Now
let us 60 out and have some tea"
They made their way down the little
passage and out into the sudden blaze
Of the sunlit streets. Louise led join
to small car which was waiting in
the rear. ~ o..
I t.'rhe Caflten;. HI t6ldS the man, a.
he arranged the rugs. "And now" she
added, turning to John, "why have you
come to London? How long are you
going to stay? What are you going to
do? And-most important Of all-ir
what spirit have you come?'
John breathed little sigh Of con
tentment. II came to see you" he con
fessed hluntly.
Dear met" she exclaimed, looking
at him with a little smile. "How down
right you are!" x
1.-THE truth" he began.
'Has to be handled very carefully
she said, interrupting him. ''The truth
Is either beautiful or crude, and the
people who NEEDLE with such a won
derful thing need a great deal Of tact
You have come to see me, you say,
Very well, then, will be just as frank.
I have been hoping that you would
comet" 49,. sE .. .-.- :
"You can't imagine how good It Is
to hear you say that" he declared.
"Mind," she went on, II have been
hoping it for more reasons than one.
You have come to realize, hope, that
it Is your duty to try to see little
more Of life than you possibly can,
leading patriarchal existence among
your flocks and herds" q
They were silent for several mo.
ments. --F
Il thought you would come" Louise
said at last; land am glad, but even
in these first few minutes want to
say something to you. If you wish to
really understand the people you meet
here and the life they lead, don't be
like your brother-too quick to judge
Do not hug your prejudices too tightly.
You will come across many problems
many situations which will seem
strange to you. Do not make up your
| mind about anything in hurry"
II will remember that he promised
"You must remember, though, that
don't expect ever to become a convert
II believe I am countryman, bred
and born. Still, there are some things
that I want to understand, If I can
| and, more than anything else-1 wan,
to see you!" ~
She faced his direct speoe1llS tn
With more deliberation.pa.s.sssz:sis f=@
Tell me exactly why"
TIL could tell you that" he replied
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