Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-28
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Iancets and forceps. Facing this table was
chair, like those used by dentists. Above
the chair hung electric lights in powerful
refiectors and lenses like bull s-eye lanterns.
Another chair, supported on glass pedes-
tai, was kept there, Nine. Sara informed
me. for administering static electricity.
There were dry-cell batteries for the con-
tinuous currents and induction coils for
Faradic currents There were also platinum
needles for burning out the roots of hairs.
Madame took me from this room into
another, where still more formidable ar
ray of instruments were to be found. Here
were wooden operating table and chloro-
form and ether apparatus. When l had
looked at everything, she turned to me.
mo, Now you know" she said aId.a Il -, am "a
secrets BY means of these 1 live and
flourish
She turned her back on me and walked
into the other room with the light, springy
step of youth. Edith Dallas, white as a
ghost, was waiting for us.
'sYou have done your duty, my child"
said madame ''Mr. bruce has seen just
what | want him to see. am very much
obliged to you both. We shall meet to-
night at Lady Farrington's AT home I'm
til then. farewell
When we got into the street and were
driving back to Eaton square / turned to
Edith.
MANY things puzzle me about your
friend" / said, but perhaps none more
than this. By what possible means can
woman who owns to being the possessor of
a shop obtain the entree to some of the
best houses in London? Why does society
open her doors to this woman, Miss Dallas?'
Il cannot quite tell you," was her reply
81 only know the fact that wherever she
goes she is welcomed and treated with con-
sideration, and wherever she, fails to ap-
pear there is universally expressed feeling
of regret"
L had also been invited to Lady Earring
don's reception that evening, and / went
in a 70 great curiosity.
was no doubt that madame interested me.
1 was not sure of her. Beyond doubt there
was a mystery attached to her, and also,
for some unaccountable reason, she wished
both to propitiate and defy me. Why was
this?
1 arrived early and was standing in the
crush near the head of the staircase when
madame was announced. She wore the
richest white satin and quantities of dia-
monds. 1 saw her hostess bend toward
her and talk eagerly. noticed madame
reply and the pleased expression that cross
ed Lady Farringdors face. A few minutes
later a man with a foreign-iooking race
and long beard sat down before the grand
piano. He played light prelude and Nine.
Sara began to sing. Her voice was sweet
and low, with an extraordinary pathos in
it. 1t was the sort of voice that penetrates
to the heart There was an instant pause
in the gay chatter. She sang amidst perfect
silence, and when the song had come to an
end there followed a furore of applause.
was just turning to say something to my
nearest neighbor when l observed Edith
Dallas, who was standing close by. Her
eyes met mine; she laid her hand on my
sleeve.
The room is hot" she said half painting
as she spoke. Take me oul on the balcony"
l did SO. The atmosphere of the recep-
ton rooms was almost intolerable, but it
was comparatively cool in the open air.
II must not lose sight of her. she said
suddenly.
'Of whom?" l asked, somewhat aston
ished at her words.
''Of Sara"
''She is there" said. lou can see her
from where you stand"
We happened to be alone I came a
little closer.
why are you afra.u. of herr" l asked.
Are you sure that we SHALL not De
heard?" was the answer.
Certain
''She terrifies me-" W, e her next words.