The Elbert County tribune., 1918-09-20

No worry No trouble. Always play,
pIayl" He gripped the boys shoulder.
Look. lad, at the windows about.
That is what it is to be a prince.
Wherever you look, what do you seer
Stablemen? Grooms? Bah, secret
agents, watching that no assassin.
such perhaps as you and 1. Iurk
about"
He stopped and stared, wiping the
glass clear that he might see better.
Milky without his cap. disheveled and
flushed with. exertion, was making
| frantic shot at the white ball. rolling
past him. Where had he seen such 1,
head, such flying mop of hair? Ali
He remembered. 1t was the flying
young devil who had attacked him and
the others that night In the by-street,
when Peter Niburg lay stunned
-
Miss Braithwaite had a bad head
ache that afternoon, and the crown
prince drove out with his aunt. The
Archduchess Annunclnta went shop
ping. The crown prince sat In the
carriage and watched the people. The
man beside the coachman sat with
alert eyes. and there were others who
scanned the crowd intently. But II
was a quiet. almost an adoring crowd,
and there was even "a dog, to Prince
Ferdinand William Ottos huge de-
light.
The man who owned the dog, seeing
the childs eyes on him, put him
through his tricks. Truly wonderful
dog, that would catch things on It's
nose and lie dead. rousing only to
whistle which its owner called Ca
briefs trumpet.
Prince Ferdinand William Otto.
growing excited. leaned quite out OF
the window. what is your dogs
name?" he inquired, In his clear treble
The man took off his hat and bowed.
Toto, highness. He is of French
origin"
He is a very nice dog. have al
ways wanted a dog like that. he
must be great friend"
"A great friend, highness" He
would have expatiated on the dog. but
he was uncertain of the etiquette Of
the procedure. His face beamed with
pleasure, however. Then splendid
impulse came to him. This dog. his
boon companion. he would present to
the crown prince. 1t was all he had.
and he would give 1t, freely. even
though 1t left him friendless.
But here again he was at loss.
i Was 1t the proper thing? Did one do
such things in this fashion. or was
there procedure? He cooked an eye
at the box of the carriage. but the two
men sat impressive, immobile.
Finally he made up his mind Hat
in hand. he stepped forward. "High-
ness" he said nervously, "since the
dog pleases you, II would present
him to you.'
ITO mel? The crown princes voice
was full of incredulous joy.
Eyes. highness. If such thing be
permissible
"Are you sure you don't mind?"
''He is the best l have, highness.
wish to offer my best"
Prince Ferdinand William Otto al
most chOked with excitement. 81 have
always wanted one" he cried. "If
you are certain you can spare him. I'll
be very good to him. No one" he
said. sever gave me a dog before. I'd
like to have him now, If may"
The crowd was growing. 1t pressed
closer, pleased at the boys delight.
Truly they were participating in great
things. A small cheer and many
smiles followed the lifting of the dog
through the open window of the car
riage. And the dog was surely dog
to be proud of. Already 1t shook
hands with the crown prince.
Perhaps, in that motley gathering.
there were some who viewed the scene
with hostile eyes, some who saw, not
a child glowing with delight over
gift, but one of the hated ruling fam
lily, a barrier. an obstacle in the way
of freedom. But if such there were,
they were few. 1t was, indeed, as the
terrorists feared. The city loved the
boy.
Annunclata, followed by an irritated
Hilda. came out of the shop. Hilda's
wardrobe, had been purchased, and
was not to her taste.
Good heavens cried the arch
duchess, and stared into the carriage.
"Otto!"
He is mine" said the crown prince
fondly. HE is the cleverest Sog. He
can do all sorts of things"
"Put him OUT
But he is mine" protested Ferdl-
nand William Otto. HE is gift.
That gentleman there, in the corduroy
| jacket"
Put him out" said the Archduchess
Annunclata.
There was nothing else to do. The
crown prince did not cry. He was
much too proud. he thanked the
donor again carefully, and regretted
that he could not accept the dog. He