San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-12-28

least warning OF his present condition,
and il was impossible to say what the
Infatuated youth might do at such
moment. He had been shut up, caught
in his own trap, as it were, for some
time, and his anger and madness
might reasonably be supposed to have
been aggravated rather than cooled
by his unexpected confinement.
The Wanderer drove to Keyork
Arabian's house, and, leaving his car
rage TO wait in case of need, assembled
the stairs and knocked at the door.
'My dear friend" Keyork exclaimed
in his richest and deepest voice, as he
recogni ed the Wanderer. Come in.
/ am delighted to see you. You will
join me at supper. This is good in
deed
He took his visitor by the arm and
led him iu. Upon one of the tables
stood a round brass platter covered,
so far as it was visible, with arabic in
scriptions, and highly polished-one
of those commonly used all over the
East at the present day for the same
purpose. Upon this were placed at
random several silver bowls, mere
hemispheres, without feet. remaining
in a convenient position by their
own weight One OF these contained
snowy rice, in that perfectly dry but
tender state dear to the taste of ORR
entails; in another there was savory,
steaming mess OF tender capon,
chopped in pieces with spices and
aromatic herbs; IA third contained a
pure white curd of milk, and a fourth
was heaped up with rare fruits.
A flagon of Bohemian glass, clear and
bright as rock crystal and covered
with very beautiful traceries OF black
and gold, with a drinking vessel OF
the same design, stood upon the table
beside the platter.
my simple meal" said Keyork,
spreading out his hands and smiling
r.,asAntiy. You will share it with
me. There will be enough for two"
so far as that is concerned, /
should say So" the Wanderer an
swered witha smile. But my bust
uSSS 10 TdtHST uTSSuJ.
Suddenly he saw that there was a
third person in the room. and glanced
at Keyork in surprise.
ii want to speak few words with
you. alone" he said. 81 would not
trouble you. but"
Not in the least, not in the least,
my dear friendr' asservated Keyork,
motioning him to chair beside the
board.
But we are not alone" observed
the " anderer, still standing and look
ing at the stranger. keyork saw the
| glance and understood. He broke into
peals OF laughter.
Thar he exclaimed presently.
That is only the Individual. He
will not disturb Us. Pray be seated"
IL assure you that my business is
very private" the Wanderer OBJ
jected.
Quite so-of course. But there is
nothing to fear. The Individual is
my servant-a most excellent Great
ure. who has been with me for many
| years. He cooks for me, cleans the
specimens and takes care of me in all
ways. A most reliable man, | assure
you"
"Of course" the Wanderer said
elf you can answer for his discre-
| ton
The Individual was standing at a
! little distance from the table, observ-
ing the two men intently but respect
fully with his keen little black eyes.
| The rest of his square, dark face eX-
pressed nothing; he had perfectly
' straight jet black hair which hung
evenly all around his head and fiat
! against his cheeks. He was dressed
entirely in black robe of the nature
of kaftan, gathered closely around
his waist by black girdle and lifting
tightly over his stalwart shoulders.
Ills discretion is beyond all doubt, "
! KeyOrk answered, land for the best
! OF all reasons. He is totally deaf and
dumb and absolutely illiterate.
bought him years ago in Astrtkhar,
| of Russian friend. He is very clever
with his fingers. 1t is he who stole
for me the Malayan lady's head over
! there, after she was executed. And
now, my dear friend, let us have sup
per-
There were neither plates nor knives
nor forks upon the table, and at sign
from Keyork the Individual retired to
procure those Western membranes
to eating. The Individual returned,
bringing with other things, drink
ing glass for the Wanderer. Keyork
filed it, and then filled his own. AS
he raised his glass to his lips his eyes
| twinkled.
ITO Keyork's long life and happi-
| noss - ba Said calmly aDd than Sinpp6