The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-05-09

| NO worry. No trouble. Always play,
playw He gripped the boys shoulder.
Look, lad, at the windows about.
That Is what 1t is to be prince.
Wherever you look. what do you sect
Stablemen2 Grooms? Bah, secret
agents, watching that no assassin,
such perhaps as you and I, lurk
about"
He stopped and stirred, wIping the
glass clear that he might see better.
Milky without his cap, disheveled and
flushed with exertion, was making a
frantic shot at the white ball, rolling
past him. Where had he seen such "a
head, such a flying mop of hair7 All!
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 n bad head
ache that afternoon. and the crown
prince drove out with his aunt. The
Archduchess Annunciata went shop
ping. The crown prince sat In the
carriage and watched the people. The
man beside the coachmnn sat with
alert eyes, and there were others who
scanned the crowd intently. But It
was n quiet, almost an adorlng crowd,
and there was even n dog, to Prince
Ferdinand William Otto's 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 its
nose and lie dead. rousing only to a
whistle which its owner called Ga
briefs trumpet.
Prince Ferdinand William Otto,
growing excited. leaned quite out Of
the window. "Whnt is your dogs
nameT he inquired in his clear treble.
The man took OF his hat and bowed.
Toto. highness. He Is of French
origin"
He is 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 benmed 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 It, freely, even
though It left him friendless.
But here again he was at a loss.
Was It the proper thing? Did one do
such things in this fashion. or was
there n procedure7 He cooked an eye
at the box Of the carriage, but the two
men sat impressive, immobile.
Finally he made up his mind. HIT
In hand. he stepped. forward. "High-
ness" he said nervously. "since the
dog pleases you, III would present
him to you."
ITO meT The crown princes voice
was full Of incredulous Joy.
"Yes. highness. II such q thing bs
permissible" Et
"Are you sure ypp don't mindr'
'He Is the best have, highness. I
wish to offer my best"
Prince Ferdinand william Otto al.
most choked with excitement. II have
always wanted one" he cried. "lf
you are certain you can spare him, I'll
be very good to him. No one" he
said, "ever gave me dog before. I'd
like to have him now, II 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 It shook
hands with the crown prince.
Perhaps. ir that motley gathering.
there were some who viewed the scene
with hostile eyes. some who saw. not
child glowing with delight over q
gift, but one Of the hated ruling fam.
lily, a barrier. an obstacle In the way
of freedom. But II such there were,
they were few. II was, indeed. as the
terrorists feared. The city loved the
boy.
Annunciata. followed by an irritated
Hilda, came out Of the shop. Hilda's
wardrobe hpd been purchased. and
was not to her taste.
"Good heavens" cried the arch.
duchess, and stared into the carriage.
, "Ottow
HE is mine," said the crown prince
, fondly. HE Is the cleverest dog. He
can do all sorts Of things"
"Put him out"
, "But he is mlne." protested Ferdi.
, nand william Otto. "He Is a gift.
That gentleman there. In the corduroy
jacket"
"Put him out" said the Archduchess
Annunciata.
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
, said It was wonderful dog, and Just
! the sort he liked. And the carriage
n