The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-08
least understand.

something else to do, and kept
awake with great difficulty, hay
ing smoked innumerable cigarets,
having snubbed an American
whose manner was distinctly fresh,
having tramped up and down the
decks, and looked into the library
to find Pachmann still asking
questions, the prince made a sud
den daring resolution, walked
quickly forward, assembled to the
first class promenade, and looked
about for lgnace Ward. With the
inventor, at least, he need wear no
disguise, and he simply must talk
to somebody. Besides, the inven-
tor talk gave him a good feeling
at the heart--the feeling that he
might really some day do some
thing worth while. Pachmann
would disapprove, Of course; but
who was PachmannY A younger
SOL of the inferior nobility! He
must remind Pachmann Of that,
some day, for he seemed to have
forgotten it since the emperor had
taken him up!
He found the object Of his search
leaning against the rail, far for
ward, staring ahead at the path
the ship was taking. Ward greeted
him with evident pleasure.
You have come to arrange for
the final conferenceq'' he asked.
The prince shook his head.
II know no more of that than
YOU" he said.
But l was assured that your
decision would be made at once.
My plans depend upon your an
swer. This is Sunday. On Tues
day we reach New York
Il know nothing" repeated the
prince. Il have not spoken with
the admiral today-indeed, L have
scarcely spoken to him for three
days. On Friday and Saturday
and again today, he has spent v
cry moment in an examination Of
the passengers"
Why does he do that7'' asked
Ward quickly.
II do not know"
Ward glanced at the prince, and
his face softened a little.
so you have been left to amuse
yourself he said, land, not sue
ceeding very well, have come to
meg Is that it?'
Yes, said the prince II must
talk to some one, and ] find that /
cannot talk with people who do
not know who | am. The men Of
TEND me, the women / offend.,'
This time there was genuine
friendliness III Yards face.
Poor fellow" he laughed.
Well, | have never acted as court
jester, but | am willing to try.
Come with me.
He led the way back along the
deck and opened a door.
This is my ROOM he said.
Come in. You should feel more
at home here than / do, for It is al
imperial suite"
The prince assented grayely, en-.
tered, and the inventor, his eyes
dancing, closed the door.
Sit down." he said. stYou may
smoke ard he proceeded to roll
himself a cigaret. This is your
first visit to America? Yes7 The
first thing you will notice is that,
not many Americans smoke cigar.
cts. Until quite recently, the cigar
ct was believed to be in some mys4
FERROUS way debauching; no Il
but degenerates were supposed to
use them. Even yet that is the pre-
Willing opinion outside a few Of
the large cities.p
Most curious, commented the
prince, and blew a smoke ring
toward tho ceiling.
Oueside af Now York. which
is fairly cosmopolitan, there is the
same prejudice against wine or
beer, Of any fermented Or dis
titled spirit. No public man, no
teacher in a public school or uni
yersit.s, no physician, no profess
sional man - no man, in q word.
who depends upon public opinion.
pubiic approval, for q livelihood
would dare SIT at q table on the
sidewalk and drink a glass of beer
or q liquor. He might do it once,
and escape with the reputation 81
an eccentric; but to do it twice
would be to brand himself as not
trustworthy"