Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 86
with skill and grace. The gayplaid of the Highlanders floated from hisshoulders, and the kilt showed his vigorouslittle legs and tiny feet. The King was very courteous, and conversedfamiliarly with Mr. Barnum, whose head wasnever turned from business by any condescen-sions of royalty. The Longchamp… … GENERAL TOM THUMB with his usual quick insight he asked the Kingif the Generals carriage might be permitted toappear in the avenue reserved for the court andthe diplomatic corps. The King smiled, and seemed amused;but he spoke to oneof the officers pres-ent, and turning toMr. Barnum, re-plied…
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