The Cairo bulletin., 1904-10-22

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Darrell directed the cabman to 20 q
little way, and then alighted. hmm
diately he was aware OF two figure
man and woman, who were hurryin
toward him. The man was frocke
like gray friar, with cord and COW
the woman wore fawn colored dom
no. and she twirled mask by its core
She had abundant dark brown hail
and she was tall, like Vera. Her con
panion was six footer, and he locke
giant Ia his gray robe.
i beg your pardon" he said In ENG
lish. Are you done with the cab? All
these are engaged
You leave. the ball early said Oar
rell without answering the question
is 1t less interesting than usualg
I'VE say goodby to Paris at sunrise,
the young man replied. Isn't tina
heastly? We have just time to get t,
our lodgings and finish packing. Yol
are an American, aren't you!'
Yes" replied Darrell, I'm an Amer
lean. as you are and I'm In bit Of /
and want to go into the ball with my
friend, bht we can't do 1t Without cos
tunes. Ii we don't get any, | shall be
obliged to- go In alone, and she will
walt In the cab; so you can't have it,
IT. on the other hand. you will sell me
your frock are you dressed completely
under itY, i.
.
"0h, yes. I'm dressed all right 3ts
And rs to the domino? Could IT be
spared. = 4,,s
How funny exclaimed the young
woman, with laugh. but everything
happens In Paris. Certainly your
friend can have the domino. Some
body spilled a glass Of book on the
back Of it'-and she turned to reveal
the stain-''but If your friend doesn't
mind that
The stain Is an advantage replied
Darrell What says the monk?'
MY frock for the cabw cried the
friar 1T Is yours"
Darrell protested that he must pay
the worth of the dresses-indeed much
more-and he succeeded in forcing the
young man to accept sum that was
probably an agreeable addition to his
eXchequer. Then the two women got
into the cab. and 1t was Vera In mask
and domino who got out. Meanwhile
Darrell In the shadow of the vehicle
Ind slipped the monks frock over his
head.
Il have made her a present Of my
cloak" whispered Vera. she fancies
that am millionairess upon trifiing
escapade,, She will change her opinion
about my wealth when she views the
cloak by daylight 1t has seen hard
service
II might give the gentleman my OPP
era hat" replied Darrell, "or your
handouts. But the latter | value too
highly as souvenir. and the former,
closed, lies easily in the bosom of my
gown. And now for cabby."
He beckoned to the driver, who climb
I'd down from the box. We
Fifty francs for you" said Darrell, |
'and as much more tomorrow evening
II you are discreet. Do you under
stand? YOU will forget everything.
Call there at @ tomorrow"
He gave the man his card, upon
which was written the address of
Hub.
"why do you bride himy" asked
Vera.
IF any successful attempt is made
o trace YOU" replied Darrell this
nan viii be found, and If that hap.
)ens l want to know of ii. Meanwhile
hese costumes are great luck."
The unfrocked monk leaned from the
alb window and gave eireerioHs 10 the
oachman. Vera aud Darrell turning
way, waved their hands in farewell.
TIE portal of the Moulin Rouge was
'eset by such a throng that Darrell
nd his companion passed through I'M
oticed. But a moment later, as they
worked their way out of the press. a
ouple dressed as sailors. the woman's
ostume being like the mans in the
linutest detail, accosted them with
Merry badinage.
Eve knew you weren't going away"
aid the woman. You were afraid OF
rinklng too much wine"
Mistaken Identity" laughed Darrell
! Nera's ear. Il hope our friends
ere well behaved, for their reputation
As passed TO us. Nowto find the Cor
Ons. What n lark. And | told Cor
On this afternoon thgt | would never
ave any more fun!'
A Wild outburst OF applause suddenly
rose upon their right. and the crowd
ldied and swirled as all sought places
advantage from which TO look down
pom the dancing floor. Darrell felt
era's hand on his arm; she seemed to
, drawing him forward.
DO you care TO see ity' helasked.
why. yes" said sbef since We are
re. What are they doing? I know
thing Of these grand entertainments.
was too young to see much Of such !
ties as we had In stavropol. There II 4
place from which we can see." IN
And with the words she stepped
mbly ahead Of him, securing n re- =.
arkably good position. n
1t is the procession" said he. stand | 4,