The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-28

OF 'he utHeahfHe mat you are 70 give
uaf''
quite true" he replied. with
smile Il cannot help having the
dramatic instincts of my race.
love an artistic effect. aud 1 think
can guarantee you English choniiHtH
a little thrill on Saturday week. Ny
paper was ready a month ago, and
since finishing it have been having
pleasant time. Until a month ago
your London was more or less a
closed book 10 me. Now. Nine. Sara
and her young companion, Donna
Marta, havs been taking mo round.
have enjoyed myself. not a doubt
Of g."
Hs ieant back In hts chair and
Smiled.
That woman does plain things In
a most delightful manner" he con-
tinued. and whether she ontortnins
IN her own wonderful reception
rooms AZ tho back Of her shop IN tho
Strand. or whether I meet her at the
houses Of mutual friends. or At the
play. or tho opera. she In always
bright, viyacioun. charming. Donna
| Marta. of course. adds her share to
the delights. Yes. II IL alt happi-
ness" continued the young pr0fes-
sor rubbing hts hands together Ia a
boyiah manner. You English" he
added. fixing his bright blue eye On
Yandeleur's aaturnine face. ARE -
duil. so might adjusts. And
yst." he added. quickly. you have
your charm. oh. undoubtedly yes.
Your sincerity 10 40 marvellous. 40
I ought 20 hdd--refreahlns one can
rely on IL. But madame has also the
sincere air. ana yet 70 her are given
the brightness and viyaoiiy which
come from living under blusr skies
than yours"
The professors face vas flushed.
he looked from Vandeisur 70 me
with s0Eernoss. NandeisuF drew his
chair a tLlne closer. Then. without
warning. as though he could not
help himself. he SpranE 70 his feet
Prof piazEi." he said. you have
given our nation. perhaps unwit-
tinEly. a rare and valuable tribute.
You have Jus, spoken OF our sin
certify, | trust that Ws arc sincere.
and trust also that. 80 long az
England remains England. an Eng
iishman'a word will be his bond
The beat inheritance an EnEiishmau
can receive from hts foFefnshers ia
the power on ell occasions 30 speak
the truth. You are my guest tonight
I have the greatest respect FOR You
I admire your genius hs never
thought 20 admire the genius Of any
man. II Is most painful 90 me 20
have % say a WORD that may aeem
diacouftnous TO you. an houursd
guest. but my heritage as On Eng
lInhmau forces me Go speak tbs
truth You know what an--an
official criminal agent q the police
vii be quite candid with you. My
Invitation soaight was not purely the
fisiutereHtsa ono Of snfoying the
honor % your company. but also TO
give you a warming with regard to
Mime sara and the young Eirl who
accompanies her Into society. They
are both dangerous speak with
knowiedKA II ~ true that the girl
herself 10 IN all probability only the
tool; bpt the w0mAu-~i Profess
ssr. I have met that woman before.
50 has nay friend pruea. our ae-
auaiutanos with her has not been
agreeable. AlRy proessdf-
The professors face had now
turned almost crimson: his blue
eyes were starting from hts head. he
kept cieuehlng and uneienchinE his
right hand as though he could
scarcely contain himself Vands.
ieurs wofda however seemed TO
force him into an attitude Of atten.
tion. lie listened as though mes
msrixed.
My friend then proceeded 20 give
vivid sketch OF some OF ,hs cpl
sodss which had fallen 10 our share
IN the fife OF Affne. Cara. lie spoke
slowly. with great emphasis and pre-
cision. lie stated HIS case aa though
he were addressing a jury in a court
% justice. scoring point after point
with brevity ana briliiancs. when
az last he ceased TO speak ihs pro-
fessor Was silent for half minute.
then he roas with a jerk 10 his fet.
He was trembling. and his eyes
fIa shed fire
Mr. Vnudcicur.." he Haid. I'VE are
neuuainiances % only years stand
ing: IN that time we have had some
pleasant interviews. Your business
In not an attractive one. even when
confined 20 itr official precincts. but
60 INTRODUCES IL into private affairs
IL not 20 be tolerated. You exceed
tho limits of propriaty In debating
20 me an 90 the choice OF the list OF
my friends. Please understand that
from that Hat erase your name"
Hs bowed siiffly. and walking
across the room took up his hat and
coa, and slammed the door behind
him.
I glanced at vandeleur In amaze
ment His eyes met mine.
THE man must have his Ming.
he said. Il did what I did for the
best, and am not sorry. lie is IN
love with the mysterious Eirl. who
has been brought TO England. doubt
less. for the express purpose Of
working HIS ruin. We must find out
all we can about her aa quickly as
possible. Poor young professor. I
should like 10 save him. and win.
too. lf In the power OF man. His
powers OF research must not be lost
10 the giories OF the scientific
world"
you must admit, vundeleur." I
said. that you were n tribe harsh
In your dealings with him. Granted
that he is In love with Donna Marta.
O.. Na.N