The Dermott news., 1918-04-04


his she ilder and glanced down also.
Would like to be prineeling, then T.
No worry. No trouble. Always play,
playw He gripped the boys shoulder.
Look lad, at the windows about.
That Is what it is to be q prince.
Wherever you look, what do you sect
Stabiemen? Grooms2 Bah, secret
agents, watching that no assassin,
such perhaps as you and I, turk
about"
He stopped and stared, wipine Tbs
glass clear that he might see better
Milky without his cap, disheveied aasl.
flushed with eXertion, was making e.
frantic shot at the white bali, rolling,
past him. Where had he seen such a.
head, such flying mop of hairf 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 stunnedi
.
Miss Braithwaite had u bad hena-
ache that afternoon. and the crown
prince drove out with his aunt. Ths-
Archduchess Annunciata went shop
ping. The crown prince sat In the
carriage and watched the people. Tbs
man beside the coachman sat with
alert eyes, and there were others who
scanned the crowd intently. But 81
was quiet, almost an adoring crowd,
and there was even a dog, to Prince.
Ferdinand William Otto's huge de-
light.
The man who owned the dog, seeing
the child's eyes on him, put him
through his tricks. Truly wonderful
dog, that would catch things on ffs,
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. "What is your dogs
namef' he inquired, in his clear treble.
The man took of 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 a 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 ii. freely, even.
though II left him friendless
But here again he was at loss
Was 1t the proper thing? Did one do
such things In this fashion. or WIS
there n procedure? He cooked an eye
at the box of the carriage, but the two
men sat impressive. immobile.
Finally he made up his mind Hag
in hand he stepped forward. High
ness" he said nervously, "since TIE
dog pleases you. IL would presens;
him to you
"To me?" The crown princes voice.
was full of ineredulous Joy.
Eyes, highness. If such a thing be-
permissible"
Are YOU sure you don't mind?"
He Is the best have, hlghness. !
wish to offer my best"
Prince Ferdinand William Otto al
most ehoked with excitement. ''I have
always wanted one" he cried. IF
be very good to him. No one" he
said. lever gave me a dog before. I'd
like TO have him now, If l 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 II shook
hands with the crown prince.
Perhaps, In that motley gathering
there We're some who viewed the scene
with hostile eyes, some who saw, nor
child glowing with delight over Il
gift, but one Of the hated ruling farm
lily, barrier, an obstacle in the Way
of freedom. But If such there were.
they were few. 1t was, indeed, as thG
terrorists feared. The city loved tns
boy.
Annunciata, followed by an irritatess
Hilda, came out of the shop. Hilda1s
wardrobe had been purchased. and
was not to her taste.
"Good heavens" cried the arch
duchess, and stared into the carriage
lotto ~
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 mine," protested Ferdf-
nand William Otto. HE is a gtfa-
That gentleman there. in the corduroy
jacket"
Put him out" said the Archduchesxs
Annunciata.
There was nothing else to dc. Ths>
crown prince did not cry. He Nses
much too proud. He thanked thSs
donor again carefully. and regrstteEE