The San Francisco call., 1896-04-19

knuckles resting on the floor. He seemed
to become more and more interested as he
listened. Then be shambed on all fours
to the bedside, quietly raised himself to a
standing posture and gazed earnestly al
his master. Queltin breathlessly awaited
| the result
Kahmo gently touched his master:
hand, then raised it and let it fall inert
He waited and then took his master by
the shoulder and shook him. There was
no response. The ape desisted and seat
ing himself comfortably on the, edge OF the
bed yawned as though he was bored.
All this had consumed so much time
that Queltin could no longer bear the
strain imposed by his attitude. Although
he had no acquaintance with the ape be
had observed him to be intelligent and
docile. He decided therefore to make has
presence known and offer some friendly
advances. Gently placing his knife hand
behind him he took step forward, saying
pleasantly:
"Kahmo."
With astounding celebrity the orang
leaped from the bed toward the door which
he had left open. This entered an inner
cham Der, and was not the door by which
Queltln had gained admittance. He
paused at the threshold and faced the in
truder, his eyes flashing and his formid.
able teeth barred in a m menacing grin. As
he was in full glare of the light he could
not see the burglar, who, noting the ad-
vantage which the shadow gave him, re-
mained where he was, but began to speak
coaxingly to the brute.
The light annoyed Kahmo. Though he
feared danger, his masters presence was
more reassuring than possible safety in
flight into back rooms, from which escape
IN the event OF pursuit would be difficult
Besides, Kahmo had the absorbing curios-
ity OF his species. He itched for clear
view of the figure now dimly diseernible
IN the shadow. In order to secure this he
must abandon his means of retreat. This
he suddenly did. alighting in one clean
bound upon his masters bed, which
cracked under the impact. There, being
IN equal darkness with theaintruder, he
peered sharply at him.
Queltln continued to speak reassurnglv
~ IN low tones, as there were other dodgers in
the house. He began cautiously to ad-
vance, his knife hand behind him and his
eyes making careful study of place in the
ape 5 Dody TO receive the thrust
All at once the burglar wondered WHY ne
naa deemed 1t necessary to attack the ape
Beng shrewd and experienced operator
ne had MADE 1T rule to be governed by
unconscious rather than deliberate men
tai operations in perilous situations. His
instinct IN this instance urged him to kill
but his reason questioned both the neces
sity and the expediency OF that course. AS
the ape was evidently terrified. was ig
norant of his masters death and CLING 70
the BODY for protection, what risk would
Queltin run in retreating quietly, seeing
that he had already made haul of Jewels
that would support him in luxury for
year or more? But there must be other
fine stones hidden away, and the burglar
who understands his business would be
ashamed to leave them. And, besides
what was there about giSbering, grinning
ape to frighten a strong man OF superior
intelligence and courage? Queltin snapped
his fingers at his timidity, openly sheathed
his knife and proceeded about his work.
The orang couehed immovable upon the
bed, one hand pressing his masters breast,
and watched the burglar increasingly.
1t became necessary for Queltin to pick