Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-09-21
CHAPTER XVI.

I cf AtA.
This terrible scene had put an abrupt
end TO all rejoicing. The guests OF
Lord Singleton. sad and silent, took
their leave; the lights were extin-
guished: the fcte was over ere it fairly
had begun.
''Doorgal," said the princess to the ra-
jah. we must tonight have long in
teryiew. Accompany me, beg you
Il am at your service. princess" he
replied; and they left together the Pal
ace Of the Presidency
/ Djella's palace at Benares was. TO all
Europeans. a miracle of art and beau
~. Constructed Of rose granite and
white marble Of the purest Oriental
architecture. its balconies commanded
the bridge Of the Gauges, running
through the center of the city. I'm
menSe gardens extended behind it. The
princess. leading Docrgal into an eN-
,quisitely-appointed boudoir, left him
alone. saying:
In few moments 1 will be with
YOU
In fifteen minutes she reappeared.
I Meanwhile. she had replaced her ball
dress by wrapper Of white embroid-
cred muslin. and her splendid hair. re-
lieved from the weight Of the diadem.
hung in long perfun1ed braids over her
shoulders. Two servants followed her,
bearing q small table. entirely served.
p; which they placed in the middle Of the
room.
| What princess cried Doorgal
| you are hungry:
My God-yes!"' answered Djella.
I'VE should have supped at the govern
! ors. bur that George Malcolm must dis
rupt the fete with his melodramatic
scene. However. the appetite will not
be deprived Of its rights. l intend to
enjoy this cold chicken and these fruits
/ and to drink this amber-colored Here's.
While Supping we can talk. for have
| much 10 say TO YOU. Go. Doorgal. fol
| low my example. and be seated oppo-
| site me-
The rajah took the seat indicated.
! but on his countenance was depicted
entire establishment.
DO YOU know. princess he asked,
that you are a strange woman
unique. perhaps, in the world:''
Certainly l know. and am proud of
! it. If l reselnbled other women I
| should be inconsolable But why this
discovery"
Around US is being enacted horri-
bic and bloody drama. Of which we are
you and 1.-The mysterious pivot. Yet
YOU are calm and smiling. as if the
tempest We had gathered must not
burst
On Djella's lips played a smile which
enhanced. two-fold. her beauty.
What matters the storm. Doorgal,
when we can direct the lightning:''
WHO gave you this assurance
Myself"
Take care. princess.
"And why"
your blind confidence disturbs me-"
The young woman threw toward him
curious and ironical glance. as though
she would read his hidden thought.
Il read your thought. Doorgal." she
cried
what do YOU see::''
"Icu are afraid
1T is true
SIS it Of circumstance CT is il Of a
man.
The latter
"His namc:'
George Malcolm
"Why do you fear him:
Because l see in him ali that conSt-
tutes a formidable foe He has intelli-
gence and audaci,y. and to ayenge his
dead father he will recoil before moth
ing-not even the impossible Am
wrong or right to thus judge HING
flight Doorgal. only you forget one
thing. 1t is / who am the opponent Of
George Malcolm"
81 well knew that You are skillful
and powerful. But this Englishman is
On his guard. What can you do against
him.
Il can do ALL
do you know that time presses:'
''To-morrow. from George Malcolm,
there will be nothing more to fear
''Tc-morrow:" echoed Doorgal Sa-
hib.
Yes: or. rather, to-day, for it is now
2 o'clock in the morning"
"Have you. then. prepared the plan
which is to bring about this ruin?;'
Yes
an this plan. am to play a role?'
charlottesville principal role -
MAY l know it?'
Certainly. Indeed. to satisfy this
most pardonable curiosity, l have
brought you here tonight
Il listen, princess
"And begin.'
Later, we. too shall learn this
scheme Of Djella's; but it is now suffi-
Gent for us to know that. at it's close.
Doorgai, carried away by enthusiasm,
exclaimed:
Princess, you are woman of gen.
ius.'
I have never doubted it," Djella an
swered. laughing. Then she added:
$50. you have perfectly understood and
arprove"'
Perfectly and entirely
II may. then, rely on you?"
"And on yourself"
You will follow my Instructions"
$40 the line"
'I'hen all goes well; and now. more
than ever, answer for success
The rajah having taken his depart
IRE, though not until the dawn was
breaking. the princess signalled for
saugor, who instantly appeared before
her.