Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

fessor rubbing his hands together in a boy
ish manner. You English he added, fix
ing his bright blue eye on Vandeleurs sat
urnine face, ARE so dull, SOL might add
triste. And yet" he added, quickly, you
have your charm. Oh, undoubtedly yes.
Your sincerity is so marvellous, SOL ought
to add-refreshing. One can rely on it. But
madame has also the sincere air, and yet
to her are given the brightness and vivacity
which come from living under bluer skies
than yours
The professors face was flushed; he look
ed from Vandeleur to me with eagerness.
Nandeleur drew his chair a trif1e closer.
Then, without warning, as though he could
not help himself. he sprang to his feet
Prof. PioZZi,' he said, you have given
our nation, perhaps unwittingly, rare and
valuable tribute. You have just spoken of
our sincerity. / trust that we are sincere
and l trust also that, so long as Eng
land remains England, an Englishman's
word will be his bond. The best inheritance
an Eng1Shman can receive from his fore
fathers is the power on all occasions to
speak the truth You are my guest tonight
l have the greatest respect for you; I adj
m1re your genius as l never thought to ad-
mire the genius of any man. 1t is most
painful to me to have to say a word that
may seem diScourteouS to you, an honOred
guest but my heritage as an Englishman
forces me to speak the truth You know
what l am-an official criminal agent of
the police. / will be quite candid with you.
ly the disnterested- one of ENJOYING the
honor of your company, but also to give yor
a warning with regard to Nine. Sara and
the young girl who accompanies her into
society. They are both dangerous 1 speak
with knowledge. 1t is true that the girl
herself is in all probab ility only the tool,
but the woman Professor I have met
that woman before. So has my friend
bruce Our acquaintance with her has not
been agreeable. May 1 proceed?"
The professors face had now turned a l.
most crimson; his blue eyes were starting
from his head; he kept cIenching and un-
clenching his right hand though he
could scarcely contain himself Vandeleur s
words, however, seemed to force him into
an attitude of attention. He listened as
though mesmeriZed.
My friend then proceeded to give a vivid
sketch of some of the episodes which had
fallen to our share in the life of Nine Sara.
He spoke slowly, with great emphasis and
precision. He stated his case as though he
were addressing jury in a court of JUS
tice, scoring point after point with breyity
and brilliance. When at last he ceased to
speak the professor was silent for half a
minute, then he rose with a jerk to his
feet. He was trembling, and his eyes flash
ed fire.
Mr.. Vandeleur," he said. I'VE are ac-
Quaintances of only a years standing: in
that time We have had some pleasant in
terviews. Your business is not an attrac-
tive one, even when confined to its official
precincts; but to introduce Ii into private
affairs is not to be tolerated. You exceed
the limits of propriety in debating to me as
to the choice of the list of my friends.
Please understand that from that list
erase your name"
He bowed stiffy, and, walking across the
room. took up his hat and coat and Slam
| med the door behind him.
l glanced at Vandeeur in amazement
His eyes met mine.
1.-The man must have his fling" he said.
Il did what did for the best, and am not
sorry. He is in love with the mysterious
girl. who has been brought to England.
doubtless, for the express purpose of work
ing his ruin. We must find out all we can
about her as quickly as possible Poor
young professor. / should like to save him.
and will, too, IL in the power of man. His
| powers of research much not be lost to the
| glories of the scientific world"
You must admit ,Vandeeur," 1 said,
that you were a trifie harsh in your deal
| ings with him. Granted that he is in love
with Donna Marta. can you expect him to
take your warning tamely?"
Vandeleur was silent for a minute
Il do not believe my severe words will do
any harm in the long rum" he said then
| The man is a foreigner; he has not an
| Englishma ans knaek of keeping his temper
under control. He will cool down presently
and what l have said will return to him
They will come to him when he is talking to
Donna Marta: when Nine. Sara is throwing
her spells over him. Yes, am not sorry
tyhaye spoken.
(To be continued Monday
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