Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
CHAPTER XXXIII.

| CHAPTER XXXIII.
| The greeting between the two men was
| cold, and the prince almost Immediately
| stepped between them Nevertheless. Brott
| seemed to have a fancy to talk with Mr..
| Sabin.
| Il was at Camperdown House yester-
| day." he remarked. Her ladyship was re-
! GREETING that she you so seldom
Il have been a little remiss," Mr.. Sabin
answered. II hope to lunch there tomor-
| row.
You have seen the evening paper.
| Brott?' the prince asked.
II saw the early editions Brott an
swered. rs there anything fresh?'
| The prince dropped his voice g. little. He
| drew Brott on one side.
1.-The Westminster declared that you had
| left for Windsor by an early train this az
| ternoon. and gives a list of your cabinet.
The Pail Mall, the other hand, declares
that Letheringham will assuredly be sent
1 for tomorrow
Brott shrugged his shoulders.
| There are boud to be crop of such re-
| ports at a time like this he remarked.
The prince dropped his voice almost to
! whisper.
"Brott." he said there is something
which / have had 1t In my mind to say to
| you for the last few days. l am not per-
| haps a great politician, but. like many out
| siders, l see perhaps good deal OF the
| game. 1 know fairly we'll what the feeling
is in Vienna and Berlin. 1 can give you a
| word Of advice"
you are very kind, prince Brott re-
| marked looking uneasily over his shoulder.
| But"
1T is concerning Brand There is no
| man more despised and disliked abroad,
not only because he is a Jew and ill-bred,
| but because of his own sympathy with
| some Of these anarchists who are perfect
| f1rebrands in Europe"
IT am exceedingly obliged to you" Brott
| hrtrr lodi
| ever, that you anticipate matters good
| deal 1 have not yet been asked to form
| cabinet. 1t is doubtful whether l ever
| shall. And, beyond that 1t is also doubtful
whether even If 1 am asked l shall ac-
cept"
II must confess" the prince said. that
! you puzzle me. Every one says that the
| premiership of the country is within your
reach. 1t is surely the Mecca Of all poll
| ticians.
There are complications Brott NUT
He stopped short ad moved toward the
! door. Lucille. unusually pale and grave.
! had Just issued from the ladies' ante room,
and Joined Lady Carey. who was talking
| to Mr.. Sabn. She touched the latter
| lightly on the arm.
| Help us to escape" she said quickly.
II am weary of my task. Can we get
away without their seeing us?,,
along the broad way and as they were al
| most the last to leave the place their car
| rage was easily found The prince and
Mr. Brott appeared only in time to Mr..
| Sabin turning away hat in hand. from the
| curbstone. Brotts face darkened.
Prince" he said. who. is that man.
The prince shrugged his shoulders.
"a man" he said. who has more than
onQe nearly ruled your country. His life
| has been splendid failure He would
have given India to the Russians, but they
chance. Once since then he nearly sold this
| country to Germany: it was a trifle only
| which interviewed He has been all his life
devoted to one cause
And that?" Brott asked.
1.-The restoration of the monarchy to
France. He, you of course know, is the
Due de Souspennier, the sole living men,
Der in the direct line of one of the most
ancient and historical houses in England.
My friend" he added, turing to Mr.. Sa
bin, you have stolen a march upon us.
We had not even an opportunity of maxi
ing our adieu to the ladies'"
Il imagine" Mr.. Sabin answered, that
the cause of quarrel may rest with them.
You were nowhere in sight when they came
out"
These fascinating politics., the prince
remarked. I'VE all want to talk politics
to Mr. Brott just now
II will wish you good night gentlemen"
Mr.. Sabin said, and passed into the hotel.
The prince touched Brott on the arm.
"Will you come round to the club and
take a hand at BRIDGE he said.
Brott laughed shortly.
II ina gine," he said. that / should be
an embarrassing guest to you just now at,
say the Marlborough, or even at the st.
James. l believe the arstocracy are look
ing forward to the possibility of my coming
into power with something like terror
II am not thoroughly versed in the poll
tics of this country, the prince said but
l have always understood that your views
were very much advanced. Dorset solemn
ly believes that you are pledged to exter
inmate the large landed proprietors, and
do not think he would be surprised to hear
|
The two men were strollng along Pail
| Mall. The prince had lit a large cigar,
and was apparently on the best Of terms
with himself and the world in general.
Brott, on the contrary, was most unlike
himself. preoccupied, and apparently i'll at
ease.
1.-The duke and his class are. of course.
my natural opponents. Brott said shortly.
turning toward him, and with a complete
change Of tone. "it is within your power to
do me a favor
You have only to command" the prince
assured him good naturally.
my rooms are. close here" Brott con-
tinued. will you accompany me there,
and grant me the favor OF a few minutes
conversation
"Assuredly! the prince answered. flick
ing the end of his cigar. 1T will be a
pleasure"
They walked on toward their destination
In silence. Brott's secretary was In the
library with huge pile of lettersfand tele-
grams before him. He welcomed Brott
with relief.
I'VE have been sending all over London
for you, SIR he said.
Brott nodded.
II am better out of the way for the
present" he answered. Deny me to
everybody for an hour, especially Lether-
ipgham. There is nothing here, I suppose.
which cannot wait SO long as that?"
The secretary looked little doubtful.
1T think not SIR" he decided.
Very good. Go and get something to eat.
You look tagged. And tell Hyson to bring
up some liQueurs. will you! 1 shall be en-
aged for a short time"
The secretary withdrew. A servant ap-
peared with q little tray of liqueurs. and
| In obedience to an impatient gesture from
his master. left them upon the table. Brott
closed the door firmly.
Prince" he said. resuming his seat, II
wished to speak with you concerning the
countess" 80. - ---,-.sy =.
SAKE Leinitser nodded.