The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-03-27

They passed the bazasrs, long and
dark like a covered mar,Ist, and step
ped aside from the narrow street and
into saeitering doorways for the heavi-
ly-laden porters to pas.
They turned into sloping side street,
and paused before the door of a house
there. Tnere were iron 6anls on each
side of the ponderOus brass knoe.Ser.
Some one looked oIt ofthe overhang-
ing mouscharIby, or latticcd window.
y yelled figure opened the door. ''EnteI
and welcome" it said.
The Circassian glanced around her.
There was well-furnished room in a
Turkish house, no chairs nor tables, but
plenty Of rugs, cushions and portieres.
The figure raised its veil. She was a
woman of about -, sallOw-skinned and
with eyebrows which met above her
nose.
II am Calina hamoun. Will give
you supper and let you rest here till
Monsieur Lapelini comes to take you
away"
Liela looked about her in alright
as he not here now?"
NO, he is upin Terapila at friends
to dinner he will come for you about
10 O'Clock. DO not fear, You are among
| friends"
He means TO take me away by boat. 4"
II do nos know. / was told to guard
you till he comes. He could not leave
Terapia till late in the evening and
you are safer here than you would be
in the streets"
- could go 20 a mosque and pray"
The other laughed. ''There is Moth
ing to hinder your praying here"
could the pasha find me now?'
40, it is impossible. You are safe. -
\ servant brought in supper on a
tray Of Beuares blass. All the dishes
were well cooked; in fact, everything
pointed to wealth and luxury.
'Iol live alone here?" asked Liela,
after her companion had seated herself
to watch her.
~ live with nay husband. He Is
away in Smyrna for few weeks. He
had friendly relations with Lap.Iini
eGrnii, aud therefore I am given yOIr
charge"
y cannot see how you came 20 know
this LevaHtine gentleman"
That does not concern yoa ms little
friend.'
Calina encouraged the Circlssian to
RELATE her adventures since she left her
home. Liela wondered how this mid
ile-aged woman could keep her posi-
ton and power over her husband, not
knowing that woman of fascination
and tac' can supplant all younger and
f.iirer rivals, and hold sway long after
youth has passed.
Il grew dark outside, the room was
lit with swinging lamps set with color
ed glass Liela waited aaxioIsiy for
the coming Of her preserver, listening
70 every footstep on the rough street
without and 20 every voice which made
itself heard above the barking of the
dogs.
Calina adroitIy allowed the conversa-
ton to fall upon her guest, making no
remark of her own affairs.
At last they heard three loIt raps
with the heavy knocker-it had seem
ed a long evening to one % them, at
least.
Monsieur LapeIini plllei aside the
portiere and surveyed the two woman
critically.
"Tnat is right, Calina hamoun,
veil yourself from my gaze, as BELTS
matron. Liela Is No. 50 sly. Are you
tired waiting, petite:'
II am - glad TO see you let Us go,
now - LapeIini laughed softly. The
older woman adjusted Lieia's wraps
ani kissed her farewell.
Outside there was 4 cIrfiase waiting
at the end of the street, into which
Lapeiini assisted his charge.
1T is quite long distance to ride,
he said, placing himself beside her
II do not mind that" she answered.
lie glanced at her as she sat in the
corner, the occasional light falling on
he face rs they passed. For moment
a twinge Of remoFse swept over him, Is
he thought of the future to which he
was condemnirg her. His repentance
was shOr; lived, however, for At that
instant Liela slipped her little hand
shyly into his and curled her fingers
about his own.
He started and seized both hands in
a strong, firm grasp. 'Liela," he said
in low tone, Am very hard to look
upon 2"
Indeed, no, you have eyes that
laugh and coax, your teeth are clean,
and YOU are brave and strong"
"But am neither brave orstrong-
4 i sllll NcsilN Illti toN ~
s'What makes yoI -, effendi?'
"You do. We are going in the other
direction, LieIa. We will leave by the
Orient express which starts nj mid
night She raised her head and met
his eyes.
''To-morrow we will be in Beigsde, a
beautiful Servian city. You will soon
forget your home and the pasha, 50 aged
and repalsive."
'tAlI alone with yOu?''
Gone is never alone in a large city,
you are not kind, maehere. With me
YOU shall never be lonely
He lessened the distance between
them 10y an impIlsive movement. "The
happiness of the bright days to come
viii linger with you forever. You will
never regret it.v She drew deep
breath, then smiled. "Where you gc
and what you say must be right
He smOthered his remorse in the
pleasure ofthe first reluctant kiss.
The carriage went on through the
steep and winding streets, jolting over
the stones, and making in the direction
of the bridge.
The driver on the box was intoxicat
ed with raki, but the lovers inside
trusted to his guidance.
They entered the wider streets of the