The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1920-08-26

iShment on his face. 1t was an ad-
vancement that he had never thought
Of Truly there must have been some
foundation for the Arabian Nights.
For once the king was not disturbed
by the Americans plans, and began
to wonder If, after all, there was not
some method in this new form of
madness.
Those are my wishes, Captain
Paulo." said he.
Kent bowed his head gravely to
the new minister of the treasury.
Permit me to introduce the new
chancellor OF the realm, Baron Pro-
varsk"
Paulo found it difficult to bow, but
by desperate effort did so. Provarsk
acknowledged this Difference to his
position by an airy, That's ali right,
Paulo. Never can tell what your
luck may be. Perhaps I'll make you
field marshal yet" piece of pleas
antry that Kent appreciated with a
slight smile, and which the king
plainly resented.
And the Baron Provarsk is there
fore now at liberty?" queried Paulo,
evidently unable TO grasp the ex-
traordinary changes that had taken
place.
lency, the minister of the treasury
does not suggest that SO exalted and
important official as the chancellor
of the realm should be pinched, do
you?" Kent asked, with unsmiling
lips.
why, l should say not!' ex-
claimed Provarsk, with a great as
sumption of dignity. II couldn't think
Of such thing! I've mind to ask
my cousin to instantly remove you
from office!"
IF / am to act as cabinet minis
ter" began Paulo.
1 would suggest that you and the
chancellor retire to the anteroom, and
come to an amicable agreement to
leave each other alone" Kent in
terrupted His majesty expects you
to do so. 1t must be understood that
all previous differences have, from
the moment of his maJesty's appoint
ments, been obliterat ed"
Provarsk arose with an air of re-
lief, bowed deeply to the king, eyed
Kent quizzically, and led the way.
Paulo, still bewildered, made his sa-
lutes and followed after, leaving the
American with his eyes fixed on Won
Glutz, who had steadily dropped and
wtlted into an effigy of injured in
nocence. not unlike a wilted turnip.
Baron" Kent began, "all this may
appear trifle strange to you; but 1
have reasons"
Does it not seem to you, Mr. Kent
that you are in a measure taking adj
vantage Of our somewhat singular
position?" the king asked. 81 am still
striving tc keep my share of nur
agreement; but can not quite grasp
You aren't supposed to grasp any
thing. owing to that agreement" was
the concise retort. you were, and
still are. in passive position. It's
my Job to pull you out. I'm probably
upsetting a lot OF presidents; but I
take the responsibility for running
this board of directors-pardon!
meant this kingdom-in- my own
way"
Rebufted, the king met Kents look,
and then, treasured by the intelli.
gence he saw there, said, II am sorry
to have interfered. I am doing the
best can to learn 1t requires some
patience, under the circumstances. to
He stopped, the confession itself
being difficult; but the American
liked him for his outburst. Indeed.
he decided there might be some hope
for the king. properly handled.
Our ways are different" he said.
less aggressively. your way has
been tried and failed. Therefore, mine
can be no worse"
He faced Won Glutz again, and was
about to speak, when, as if it were
her partie dlar mission in life to in
*terfere, the Princess Elo;se came
hurriedly into the room, again with
fun danger signals flying.
Kari" she asked, ''is it true. az
Provarsk just now informed me, in
the ante room, that you have APP
pointed him chancellor of Marken 2"
1T is true" tho king replied.
Then" she declared stormily, Il
suppose this outrage is also due to
the sage advice Of your new friend,