[One of our illustrated papers recently published a picture of the King
of Spain in a motor-car which had broken down. The car was being pushed
along by some helpful people, and the comment on the picture was, "It is
these thoughtful little acts that make royalty so popular nowadays."
Lest it should be thought that the other potentates of Europe take less
trouble to make themselves beloved by their subjects, we hasten to give
a few instances which have come to our notice.]
[Illustration: Last week the King of Cadonia had his hat blown off in
the Blümengarten (the beautiful park near the Royal Palace). This kindly
act should deepen the affection in which the monarch is held by his
People.]
[Illustration: A few days ago the Crown Prince of Schlossrattenheim had
an accident with his aeroplane, which overturned near Schutzmeer.
Fortunately his Royal Highness fell on a retired Wuerst-haendler who was
walking on the beach.
The Crown Prince's devotion to his beloved subjects is well known, and
this tactful deed was only another instance of it.]
[Illustration: Yesterday Prince John of Pumpenhosen inadvertently
collided with a pleasure-yacht at the mouth the harbour of Krebs while
trying a new motor boat. All the passengers were saved and the Prince
showed no signs of fear.
This should enhance his great popularity, if such a thing were
possible.]
[Illustration: King Stephan III. of Servilia, while playing on the links
at Nibliksk last week, Initiated one of his equerries into the humour of
the game. By this thoughtful act his Majesty adds to the deserved love
and reverence in which he is held by the Servilians of all classes.]
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[Illustration: _Alan_ (_to his mother, who is busy with a heavy
house-cleaning_). "Please, Mother, read me a story."]
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