The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1893-06-16

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swered with a smile. But my bust
ness is rather urgent"
Suddenly he saw that there was 8
third person in the room, and glanced
at keyOrk in surprise.
II want to speak a few words with
you, alone" he said. II would not
trouble you. but"
'sNOt in the least, not in the least,
my dear friendr' a~sservated Keyork.
board.
'But we are not alone" observed
the Wanderer, still standing and look
ing at the stranger. Keyork saw the
glance and understood. He broke into
peals OF laughter.
That" 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.
olO, II DCCu Will ll6 lOr uduy
years. He cooks for me, cleans the
specimens and takes care of me in all
ways. A most reliable man, l assure
you"
"Of course" the Wanderer said,
elf you a 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 a black robe of the nature
OF a kaftan, gathered closely around
his waist by a black girdle and fitting
tightly over his stalwart shoulders.
His discretion is beyond all doubt"
Keyork answered. ''and for the best
of all reasons He is totally deaf and
dumb and absolutely illiterate. l
bought him years ago in Astrakhan,
of a Russian friend. He is very clever
with his fingers. 1t is he who stole
for me the Malayan lady's head over
there, after h 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 a sign
from Keyork the Individual retired to
procure those Western membranes
to eating. The Individual returned,
bringing with other things, a 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-
ness" he said. calmly, and then slipped
the wine. "And now for your story"
he added, brushing the brown drops
from his white mustache.
The effect of the announcement
upon Keyork was so extraordinary
that the Wanderer started, not being
prepared for any manifestation of
what seemed to be the deepest emo
ton.
''Unorna is quite safe," the Wan
derer fastened to say.
''Safe-where?" shouted the little
man, his hands already on his furs.
The Individual, too. had sprung across
the roo like a cat, and was helping
him.
in a convent. I took her there
and saw the gates close behind her."
"You have saved nv life-the curse
of the three black angels on you for
not saying Sc irst!' he cried, in an
agony of ecstacy. 'Preserver! What
a l do for you-s savior of my ex-
istence. how can l repay you! You
shall live forever, as l will, you shall
nave all my secrets. the gold spider
shall spin her web in your dwelling,
the part of fortune shall shine on your
path, it shall rain jewels on your roof,
and your winter shall have SHOWS of
pearls-you shall
"Good heavens! Keyork,n inter-
rupted the Wanderer. ''Are you
mad?"
Mad? The matter? l love YOU!
I worship you! I adore you! You
have saved her life, and you have
saved mine"
..Be sensible, Keyork. Unorna is
quite safe"
The rest of his speech was drowned
in another shout from the gnome, end
ing Gin a %portentous peal of laughter.
He had taken his glass again and YVES
toasting himself.
ITO Keyork, to his long life, to his
happiness"
The wine seemed to steady him and
he sat down again in his place.
Come" he said. Let us eat first.
I have an amazing appetite, and Israel
Kafka can wait"
.'Do you think 60? Isit safe?" the
Wanderer asked.
Perfectly. rettrncdKeyork, grow
ing quite calm again. 1.-The locks are
very good on those doors. / saw to
them myself"
'But some one else
There is no some nj else" inter-
rupted the sage, sharply. .aOnly
three persons can enter the house with
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