You wear it round your neck, and at your funeral it entitles you to an escort of a thousand soldiers." "I'd rather put up with fewer soldiers," said Peter, "and wear it longer round my neck What's the matter with our getting the second class or the first class ?" At such ignorance Stimson could not repress a smile.
"The first class," he explained patiently, "is the Great Grand Cross, and is given only to reigning sovereigns.

The second is called the Grand Cross, and is bestowed only on crowned princes, prime ministers, and men of world-wide fame...." "What's the matter with Doctor Gilman's being of world-wide fame ?" said Peter.

"He will be some day, when Stetson starts boosting." "Some day," retorted Stimson stiffly, "I may be an ambassador.

When I am I hope to get the Grand Cross of the Crescent, but not now.

I'm sorry you're not satisfied," he added aggrievedly.