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Show OUT OF THE MOUTH OF BABES I An elderly lady, the widow of a Roman officer, had for many years appealed to the Italian government govern-ment for recognition of her husband's hus-band's services, but had never received re-ceived an answer. At length she was struck with the happy thought of addressing a plea to the Infant daughter of the king, "Her Royal Highness the Princess Yolanda." When the letter was handed to the king, he read the communication, communica-tion, first with surprise, and then with amusement. Assuming a grave expression, he bade his chamberlain take it to the princess and read it to her. The chamberlain chamber-lain went to the baby and gravely read the letter aloud to her, and then returned to the king. "Well," said the king, "what did the princess say?" "Nothing, your majesty." "Very well Silence gives consent. con-sent. Honor the lady's petition." |