The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-23

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Is urgent, and we shall hold a council on
your affair forthwith A bieHtot! Again
be brave!" And putting him upon his
honor to expend the whole amount on
viands, the pair lent him forty sous, and
after embracing him tenderly, departed to
enlighten Didier.
Within a couple Of hours many artistic
heads had been put together. And since 1t
was not the custom Of that circle to allow
grass to grow beneath their feet in such
emergencies as appealed to them, they
passed a resolution that delegates should
wait upon the recreant manager the fol-
lowing day.
At this stage Of the proceedings it was
discovered that the poet and Pitou had
omitted to ascertain his name and address.
The question arose whether he was to be
found at vflle-Nogent; perhaps the I'M
propitious skies had delayed his opening
again?
Gentlemen" said Tricotrin, 81 move
that the meeting be adjourned for twenty
minutes while we run back to inquire"
THE poor devil VIII be bucked to hear
Of the progress we have made" he re-
marked to Pitou as they sped along. And
as they passed a brilliantly lighted win
dow, through which absorbed figures were
visible with their elbows on the tables, and
receivers clapped to their ears, There is
the fatal pIace!" he added. fortunate
So IN. ,-.-5. Ekok - r,ao ahr,,f "a
speak remained unuttered, and Pitou
clutched him by the arm; at the instant
one Of the heads inside had been raised,
and with throb Of horror, they saw that
the victim had succumbed once more.
Non DieHl' shuddered Tricotrin; this
is frightful."
The novelist came bIindly out-in his
eyes that dazed stare Of a slave to some
insidious drug. AS they confronted him
he trembled violently, and stood speech
less.
"Apostate!" stormed Tricotrin. "Are
you lost to all self-control?"
Pardon" moaned Lajeunie. pardon
ct exceeds the limits Of forbearance,
Numbered Pitou 1--WE trusted you, we put
faith in your vows of reformationl"
you were right" sobbed the culprit- Il
meant all said. No one has ever meant
anything more nobly!"
an less than two hours you are at it
again! Have you eaten? We insist upon
the truth how many songs have you paid
for In there?"
"Mercy!" walled Lajeunie. ct is a pas
sion stronger than myself didn't want
to do It."
do not quote miserable songs to usi
How many? Reply!"
Ten" Whimpered the author.
"HorbIeHi Has this sinister machine en-
tirely undermined your reason? Are you
bent on suicide? Has 1t robbed you Of the
last remnants Of prudence and common
sense?"
Deliberately did not mean to take
ten-I was tempted one by one. Each time
the awakening flop came, / said, Just one
dream more!' Be pitiful! 1t asks for su-
perhuman strength to forbid yourself the
woman you love when you know that you
have only to lift two tubes on hooks to
hear her"
"Of course, there Is something in what
you say" conceded the composer; mo
body denies it. Well look here, your affair
is going swimmingly! Everybody is deep
" interested We are assembled at the
Bel Avenir-you will go there with US.
And as you are totally irresponsible, we
shall see that you are fed there! Step
lively nowi"
The council was apprised that the mana
ger was a Monsieur Cupillat Whether the
Theatre Sous Bots had inaugurated its sea-
son at Ville-Nogent, Laieunic could not say,
but the bastard was believed to be staying
at a pension de fdmiIIe in the suburb.
at will not do to lose ones temper with
him." observed Sanquereau, as the tram
bounded and crashed over the course in
its native manner; I'VE shall have more
effect II we are omin0usly calm"
Understood" painted the poet. strug-
Cling to retain his seat. But wish these
untamed trans did not always make me
feel SICK
The park was easily discoverable, how
ever, and some minutes later they found
themselves in the presence Of the entire
preneur himself. Perhaps by reason Of the
thermometer. which remained depress'
ing to one who had now committed himself
to open an al fresco theatre in three days
time, his brow was dark.
"Eh bien, messieursg What is it? have
my hands full"
Monsieur" began the sculptor judici-
ally our affair concerns the engagement
that you entered into with Mademoiselle
Amelie Constant. II appears that you hest
tate to fulfil your undertaking"
81 do not hesitate, know nothing about
f."
'.Permettez! Influenced by your repre-
sensations, Mademoiselle Constant, here
matter referred to as The Artist re-
nounced a lucrative arrangement in an
other quarter"
Listen, monsieur" broke in Monsieur
Cupillat sharply. Il have no leisure to at
tend to these rigmaroles. My business
presses!"
"Permette=! The maintenance Of AMIGA
BILE relations between the manager and the