Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-20

it, every evening before dinner; and
here in America it was the outfit he
ordinarily donned for any formal function.
The gold braid on IT, and the vermilion plume
on his admirars hat were probably what got
him entree to the First Ward Pirates ball. Maybe
the red silk lining of the cape cloak helped, too.
Not that Prince Heider III had any desire TO
gain admission to the First Ward Pirates ball.
The fact that the ball was being held m one
of the banquet halls of the great hotel in which
the prince and his suite were staying was not
even known TO the royal party.
The prince had very unpleasant assign
ment for that evening He was to make
Sueech defeating the memorial tablet in the
natatoriun of the Loyal Sons of Pfahsten Gym
nasium over on the North Side. Prince Heidcr
would gladly have side-stepped the honor.
Speech making made the p.ince nervous Even
after he had descended from the royal SUITE
of the Sitz- Arlheim Hotel and was waiting a.
the side entrance for the car provided by the
LOYAL Sons Of Pfabsten he wondered II MAYBE
he ought not to 60 back and get a drink OF
water.
He even spoke OF his desire to Cunt
Mordeuvre, his companion, who was also tine
captain Of his hodyguard.
1.-THE smoking room Is right at the end OF
Mais corridor" suggested Mordeuyre.
aOf course I'll be right back" Prince
Heider hurried away.
IT is doubtful If the prince had ever been m
q public wash room before. But, even UNI
familiar as he was with such things, this white
tiled retreat into which he made his way
seemed rather colorful for democratic America.
The place was full Of men in sailor costumes
of various picturesque eras, past present ana
fancifulIy future. Two of them had wooden
legs one displayed patch over his left eye,
and many wore dangling dirks and cutlasses
from their belts. And all Of them were en-
gagged in drinking each others health rom
quart and Navigation TASKS, which seemed 20
be concealed on every hip.
..Just in time, just In time" welcomed the
man with the black velvet optic. Come here,
Little Red Riding Hood, and wrap your stunt
mick around slug of this"
mo, thank you" protested Prince Heider.
Ell don't believe"
.s,av" interrupted another mo gent at this
marty had better refuse drink Of any other
cents likker You know what We all agreed
Or-nothing but bonded goods. You're as safe
with old Dick Dead-eye's soothing syrup as u
It was Jersey milk"
Tust for the moment Prince Heider could
think of nothing to do but accept the invita-
ton He put his tongue against the mouth OF
the hand-hammered silver hask-to act as an
emergency cortland upended 1t IN what SEEM
ed to be long, hearty drink.
"Thanks," said Prince Heider, and would
have gone on.
But Dick Dead-eye grabbed him by one arm.
and ono peg-legged sailor fastened onto the
other.
s.Not 50 fast. Little Red Robbing Hide" said
the peg-leg man. mot so fast. We just need
YOU for our quartet. We're shy two tenors,
and Won can be both Of EN-. Sound your A,
and let's give EN- the undertakers' theme song,
Crazy Over Hearses, Hearses, Hearses'."
mo not that one, Long john" vetoed Dick
Dead-eye. Lets sing Love Made Daisy Out
of Me-"
Another seafaring gentleman joined the
party and he wanted to harmonic Anchors
Aweigh" so they compromised and sang The
Gangs All Here Even the prince made go
Of that Flushed by his success, Prince Heider
next did an imitation of a muted cornet as an
obbligato to Moonlight on the River"
"A knockout" was the verdict Of Dick Dead
eye, that's what you are. young fella. III
let you dance with my girl. One drink and
wen 60"
The prince allowed few drops To get past
his tongue this time. whaml There was
something besides juniper-juice in that liquor.
After that he made no resistance when the
party started away by an entirely different
door from the one by which he had entered.
These new acquaintance of his seemed headed
for good time, and Prince Heider had seldom
had o really good time.
At the double door Of hall down another
corridor. they were stopped by policeman.
''I know you two-but who Is tnis? ne
asked indicating the prince
."That's Dummy Schaefer," offered Dead
eye glbly Hes from Chicago. Probably
you've heard of him."
Maybe Did / get your ticket son?"
."Somcbody did" The prince was thorough
" in the mood 10 go through with anything
which would prevent him from making that
speech and so he contributed his bit to the
confusion.
IAN right You can go in Amt got a gun
on you, have you2"
mo" the prince replied; and just to show
that he trusted him, the officer patted his
pockets and felt under his arms
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