The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1920-09-09
and hedged in BY conyentionalities,

and with decorum. AS Kent once
said, he was GAS fine a watchful
waiter as ever succeeded liz ponder
ously doing nothing" Indeed there
was but one person visible after
Kents hasty departure for the mar
ket place who did not seem anxious,
that person being the chancellor him
self. He strolled languidly into
Kent's office within three minutes
after the American had passed out,
and looked for the kings remem-
brancer. Not seeing him, he smiled
slyly, took seat, waited a few min
utes, and then rang the bell that
summoned Kent's secretary. That
astute and well trained young gentle
man entered the room and stood like
a statue Of respectful attention.
Good morning your excellency."
he said, while in the back of his
brain ran the question, "Wonder
what that pusillanimous Brighter
wants in here at this time?"
Il should like to speak with Mr..
Kent announced the chancellor.
II regret to say, sir, that he is not
in at present" replied the secretary,
with due Difference. ANY word which
your eXcellency might"
when will he be in?" CURLY in
terrupted Provarsk.
Probably not until late this eve
ming was the calm response.
Where is ne?
Il rather think, sir, that he has
gone to inspect some new work over
at the mines," deliberately lied the
secretary, but with convincing air
of innocence and candor that proved
his worth as either secretary or a
witness before a congressional in
vestigating committee. He stood at
ease, still with that air of Difference.
but noted that the chancellor, after
moments thought, was undoubted-
ly pleased. His meditations were in
king, who came in with more than
usual haste. Provarsk instantly
stood to his feet; but the king took
one glance at him and frowned in
lieu OF greeting.
Your superior-where is he?" de-
manded the king, addressing the Sec
rotary. -sft sses
He is not in at present, your mai
esty," promptly responded that
worthy.
The king was undoubtedly anxious.
A certain nervousness of demeanor
expressed it.
That is just what 1 was asking,
cousin" airily interjected the chan
cellor.
Suppose you stop 'cousining' me-"
the king said, cycling him with no
attempt to conceal his dislike. "Be-
sides, I don't know what you had
been asking. Few people ever do"
With undisguised enjoyment that
he had succeeded in exasperatine
the king, Provarsk smiled and flicked
hia fingers.
oh, tut! TUT" he said What
had just remarked was that I
thought 1t very discreet of MIR. Kent
to remove himself on such a mo-
mentous day. To take to the woods.
l might say, lest storm arise
The king turned his back and
walked toward the door leading out
to the hanging balcsny, where he
stood gazing off toward the city. Not
in the least disconnected, Proyarsk
added, with mock gravity, st even
told him that affairs were critical
and that perhaps the power Of the
throne itself had been cast on an
issue of extreme doubt"
THAT must distress you terribly."
remarked the king, with a sheer in
his voice.
"Ah. good morning, Your ROYAL
Highness," Provarsk said with great
heartiness, and the king turned to
discover that his sister had entered
the room and was now facing Pro-
varsk with cool stare.
Karl" she asked. SIS it true Mr..
Kent still insists on forcing his
wishes through to the very utmost !?
That enforced labor measure?"
$50 far as know modify re-
piled the king.
"And aren't you afraid that"
she paused and looked at Provarsk,
who declined to depart without di-
rect orders.
Afraid Of what" the king asked in
a tone of irritation.
afraid there will be trouble"
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