The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-07-19
MONTE CHRISTIE BEATEN.
The D0INGS OF RAFfLeS HAw.
kWFULLY RICH FOR AN ENGLISHMAN.
An ENTERTAINING STORY IN SIX PARTS.
II.
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An ENTERTAINING STORY IN SIX PARTS.
CHAPTER ".
copyright BY 8. & hoclurs.l
IRON CLINE TO CLINE.

FROM CLINE TO CLtMt.
Tho chamber In which tho bewildered Robert
now found himself was far moro luxurious.
n less rich. than any which he hal yet seen.
Low settees Of claret.co lored plush were scat
tered In orderly disorder over messy Eastern
carpet. Deep lounges reclining sofas. Amer
ican rocking chairs all were TO be had Tor the
choosing. Ono end OF the room was walled by
glass. and appeared to open upon luxuriant
dollhouse. At the further end double limo OF
wilt ais supported profusion OF the most re-.
SuAt magazines aud periodicals. A rack at
Skoh eide NJ tho inlaid IRE place sustained long
line OF tho pipes OF all places and nations
English cherry woods. French brers. German
china bowls. carved meerschaums. scented
cedar and myall wood. with Eastern nnrghiles.
Turkish chibouks. and two grsat golden
topped hookahs. To the right and lett wore
series OF ANAL lockers extending in triple
row for the whole l,ngth OF the room. With the
names OF the various brands OF tobacco
scrolled In ivory work across them. Above
were other larger tiers OF polished onk which
held cigars and ciGnrs,tes.
TRY that Damascus settee." said the mas
ter OF the house rs he threw himself into
rocking chair. at is from the Sutan's uphol.
sterer. The Turks have a very COOL notion Of
comfort. I am confirmed smoker myself.
NJ. Mcintyre. so have boon able. perhaps. to
check my architect here moro than In most OF
the other departments. OF pictures. for exam
pie. know nothing. as you would very speed
ily md out. On tobacco might perhaps
ofler an opinion. Now thess"-he drew out
some long. beautifully rollsd mellow colored
cigars" these are really something little out
OF the Common. Do try one"
Robert lit the weed which was offered to him.
and leaned back iuxuriously amid his cushions
gazing through tbs blue. balmy. fragrant cloud
wreaths at the extraordinary man In the dirty
pea jacket. who spoke OF millions as another
might OF severe Rns. With his pale face. his
sad. lancuid air. and his bowed shonlde 8. 1t
was IS II he were crushed down under
the weight OF his own gold. There was mute
whole manner and speech. when was strangely
at variance with thu immense power which he
welded. To Robert the whole whimsical incl
dent had been intensely interesting and anus
ing. His artistic nature blossoned out in this
atmosphere Of perfect luxury and comfort. and
he was conscious OF a sense OF repose and OF
absolute sensual contentment such as he had
never before experienced.
shall it be coffee. or Rhine wine or Tokay.
or perhaps something stronger" asked Ram es
Haw. stretching cut his hand to what looked
like plano board projecting from the wall.
L can recommend the Tokay. have 1t fr m
the man who supplies the Emperor of Austria.
though think may say that get tho cream
OF It." He struck twice uoon one OF the piano
notes. and sat expectant. With n sharp click
at the end OF on seconds sliding shutter few
omen. and , su all tray protruiel. bearing two
tape,ing Venetian glasses filed with wine.
1t works very nicely" said Rallies Haw.
1t IL quite new thng-never before done
- far as know. You see. the names Of the
various wines and so on are printed on tho
49, IL
An electric circuit which Causes the tap In the
collars beneath to remain omen long enough 10
oil the glass which always stands beneath 1t.
Tho glass-s. you understand. stand upon re-
volving drum 80 that there must always bs
one there. The glasses are then brought up
through pneuma ic tube. which "a SGT work =
ing by the increased weight OF the glass when
the wine is added to It. 1t 10 a pretty little
idea But am afraid that bore you rather
with all these contrivances. 1t Ia q within Of
mine to push mechanism as far as II will go. "
"On the contrary. I am Hlled with interest
and wonder" said Robert. warmly. 1T is a.
II had been suddenly whipped up out OF pro-
sato old England and transferred In an instant
to some enchanted palace. some Eastern home
Of the genii. | could not have believed that
there existed upon this earth such adaptation
OF means to an end such complete mastery OF
every detail which may aid In stripping life Ut
any OF Its petty worries."
II havo some hing yet to show YOU" 70.
marked Rallies Haw. But We will rest here
for a few minutes. for wished to have q " ord
with you. How is the cigarl"
Most excellent"
1T was oiled In Louisiana In the old
slavery days. There is nothing made like
them now. The man who had them did moi
know their value. lie lot them 20 at merely q
few shilling, apiece. Now want you to do me
Afavor. Mr.. Mcintyre"
shall be so glad.'
You can see more or less how I Am stu
ated. ] am u complete stranger here. With
the well-to.do classes have little In common
am no society man. | don't want TO call OIL
be called upon. / am II student In small
way. and "A man of quiet tastes. have NO So
eial am bitions at all. Do You understand"
Entirely"
world has been that 1t Ia the rarest thing to b<
able TO form friendship with poorer man.
moan With man who is ut all eager to In
crease his income. Thoy think much Of your
wealth AMI little Of yourself. I have tried
you understand. and l know" He paused ant
ran his fingers through his thin beard. Rob
ert Mcintyre nodded to show that no appreci
Ated his position.
Nov. You 500" he continued. "if am Il
DO cut on from the rich by NV own tas' es. ant
from those who are not rich By my distrust o
their motives. my situation Is an isolated ono
No; that mind iSolation-I am used to 1t: bu
1t limits my field OF usefulness. huve q,
trustw orthy means Of informing myself whel
and whore may do good. have already,
Am glad 70 SAY. met man to-day. your vicar
who appears TO be thoroughly unsel.!sh ant
Trustworthy. lIo shall 10 ono of my channe
Of communication with the outer world. Nigh
Task you whether you would 10 willing to 10
como Rnothor;'
Nv tn the greatest pleasure" said Rober.
eagerly. Tho proposition filled his heart will
Joy. for 1t seemed 10 give him an almost Off
cial connection with this paradise OF house
he could not have asked Tor anything more t
his taste.
Il Wa, fortunate enough to discover bv You
conversation how high IL ground you take II
such matters. and how entirely dlsintersstet
you are. You may have observed that va
short and almost rude with you at first
have had reason TO fear and suspect all chance
Friendships. Too often they have proved to b.