San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-24

Magnificent Ocean.Coing Steam Yacht, With the Bare
that he would forget his place again, because
it would be humiliation to have to report to the
King that such popinjay had aspired to me.
1t was crushing blow to his vanity, and the
vengeful look in his slapped face as he turned away
prompted me to take precautions against trouble.
My diary had not been written up for several days,
so had the opportunity to put in not only this Of
Tense, but to mention the preliminary Yet the
not empty headed thought. He
persuaded Leopold that had been ndiscreet with
someone shore-I do not remember who it was.
When the King accused me of this imaginary
transgresson he did not reveal the name of his in
former, but could guess. As usual, his punishment
unique. He informed me that he was going
ashore to have indiscretion of his own with girl
named Yvonne at her villa which could see from
the yacht-and he did. l was forced to sit pris-
that yacht all night and using the seftortur-
ing apparatus with which every woman's mind is
equipped.
did your" asked as the King came aboard in
the morning.
81 did, Tres Belle" he assured me. "What are
you going to do about it,"
81 shall not speak to you again until you are
sorry and until am able to forgive you"
For one week kept that promise, and it was not
1
secluson, while Leopold and the gloating Delgrave
hit it up at gay Trouville knew, too, that was
taking chances. The cream of the beauty of Europe
that beach. 1t not strategic place to
fight decisive battle with an impressionabe King,
but there was no choice.
Early one stormy morning, with seagulls squeak
ing in leaden sky Degrave with insolent triumph
in his eye told me that His Majesty had summoned
me. My heart sank, for this must mean the end of
the battle. We entered Leopod's cabin together.
The King said
"Tres Belle, have sent for you to witness mat
ter of no Importance, but which may nevertheless,
interest you little. l am dismissng Count Del
grave in disgrace for disloyalty, mpertinence and
presumption and he is forbidden ever to appear
again in our presence
Delgrave almost collapsed at this unexpected
blow, but he managed to stammer out request that
the King should not believe my word against his
without giving him chance to defend himself
"The Baronne de Vaughan" said the King,
for he had conferred that title upon me- "has never
spoken word against you." Then he gave the man
such a whitening look as only Leopold could give.
When the Count had gone like whipped dog my
royal lover came to and spoke gently almost, but
not quite humbly:
81 was mistaken. did wrong and am sorry.
If you will forgive me- perhaps the next time will
make amends
Now, some women believe in riding man hard
when he admits he is wrong. believe that is mis-
take, at least with of pride and chvalry. Give
them something for turning states evidence on them
serves II you surrender your SWORD 10 cnurl ne
will run you through with it, but man with any
breeding will treat you with consideration. Men
expect and appreciate chivalry from women. think
that is another part of the secret of my success in
holding the affections of King.
told His Majesty that all | wanted was for him
to know that he wrong and made it clear that
that forgave him unreservedly. Some women might
have asked what made him change his mind. Then
he must needs have confessed that he had peeped
into my diary knew that already-besides might
want to plant something in there again.
From the way handled him Leopold got the idea
that was a natural born diplomat, and though l
never volunteered my views matters of state, he
often sought them. Sometimes he told others that
he was following my advice and alas that added to
my enemies
When Delgrave sent ashore in disgrace my
enemies had lost battle, but they were rather
couraged by their defeat They had caused one