The Unchanged Diplomatist
The
Unchanged Diplomatist
The republic of
Madagonia had been long and well represented at the court of the King of
Patagascar by an officer called a Dazie, but one day the Madagonian Parliament
conferred upon him the superior rank of Dandee. The next day after being
apprised of his new dignity he hastened to inform the King of Patagascar. “Ah,
yes, I understand,” said the King; “you have been promoted and given increased
pay and allowances. There was an appropriation?” “Yes, your Majesty.” “And
you have now two heads, have you not?” “Oh, no, your Majesty—only one, I assure
you.” “Indeed? And how many legs and arms?” “Two of each, Sire—only two
of each.” “And only one body?” “Just a single body, as you perceive.” Thoughtfully
removing his crown and scratching the royal head, the monarch was silent a
moment, and then he said: “I fancy that appropriation has been
misapplied. You seem to be about the same kind of idiot that you were
before.”
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