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Show CONSORT PICKED BY ROYALTY Somewhat Summary Method of Mating as It Is Dons in ths Kingdom of 8 Ism. Kings of Slam apparently do not believe be-lieve in the wisdom of allowing single women to drift unattached about the country. In certain districts after a girl bas reached an age where her securing se-curing for herself a husband la considered con-sidered doubtful, she becomes a "daughter of the king." That Is, the king takes upon himself the task of settling her suitably In life. Ills process Is quite simple, and to tbe point He proceeds to the Siamese Sia-mese penitentiary and looks over the various prisoners. There is a law in Slam tbat any prisoner can obtain his release by marrying one of this class of girls, and, naturally enough, any plsoner whom the king picks out Is not likely to be backward about consenting con-senting to the ceremony. Nor does It make any difference If be la married, for tbe men of that country are not restricted to one wife. As fsr as rsn be lesrned, there Is no allowance made for the Inclination of the girl In question. She baa failed In her mission In life as fsr as she herself Is concerned, and she must abide ij the decision of the king. |