Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-23

After awhile there came change in the
ball. 1t seemed to glow with growing
pletely and out of this darkness grew shadowy,
lie forms to which he could give no name.
ally veil seemed to be lifted, for the globe
v brighter, and he leaned forward, eagerly,
fully. Another veil melted away, and a still
liter light illunined the ball.
ow Varick able to make out objects. Here
table Uttered with books and papers, there a
chair, yonder a shadowy mantel. Gradually
the light grew until his tensely fixed eyes
panied him, but he stared steadily on. Another
quick brig htness came, and the objects all
became clear. He studied them incredulously
for a few seconds, and then he recognized
what he saw. 1t was room-hs study-niles
away in his apartments
numb chillineSS seized him: but faSci-
mated, he gazed on. The outlines of the crystal
were disappearing they were gone and he
saw more. A door opened, and man entered
the room into which he was looking. Varick
gave little gasp as he recognized the man.
1t was himself. He watched the man-hin1-
self-as he moved about the study amlessly
for time as if deeply troubled, then as he
dropped into a chair at the desk. Varick read
clearly on the vision face those emotions which
he suffering in person. AS he looked the
man made some hopeless gesture with his
hands-hiS hands-and leaned forward on the
desk with his head on his arms Varick
shuddered.
For long time, it seemed, the man sat
holioiilCSS, lllCli FdIlCh DSCdIIle CONSCIOUS OIL
another figure, man, in the room. This
figure had come into the vision from his own
viewpoint. His face was averted. Varick did
not recognize the figure; but he saw some
thing else and started in terror. 1t was knife
in the hand of the unknown and he was
creeping stealthily toward the unconscious
figure in the -himself-with the weapon
raised.
An inarticulate cry burst from Varick's
colorless ips-a cry of Warnings he saw
nnknOWn I'D
self: He saw the figure that was himself move
a little, and the unknown leaped The up
raised knife swept down and was buried to
the handle. Again cry, an unintelligible
shrek, burst from Varicks lips, his heart f1ut-
tered and perspration poured from his face.
With incoherent mutterings he sank forward
helplessly.
How long he remained there he didn't know;
but at last he compelled himself to look again
The crystal gFttered coldly its velvet
pedestal, but that hideous thing which had
been there was gone. The thought came to
him to bring it back, to more; but repulsive
fear, terror seized upon him. He rose and
staggered out of the cabinet. His face was
pallid, and his hands clasped and unclasped
nervously.
Jadeh was lying on a divan sobbing She
1eaped to her feet when he entered and look
ing into his face, she knew. Again she buried
her face in her hands and wept. Adhem stood
with moody eyes fixed on the great god Budd.
Il saw-I understand" said Varick be-
tween his teeth; butt don't believe it,
The crystal never lies, sahib, said the seer sor-
fully.
But it can't be-that,', Varick declared pro-
ingly.
Be careful, sahib-oh, be carefulH' urged the girl
Of course shall be careful said Varick shortly
denly he turned to the crystal gazer, and there
a menace in his tone. did such thing ever
ear to you before?"
Only once sahb."
And did it come true?"
diem inclined his head slowly.
l may you tomorrow" exclaimed Varick
ienly. This room is sitting. 1 must go OUT
18th twitching hands he drew light coat over
evening dress, picked up his hat and rushed out
the world of realities. The crystal gazer stood
ionless for a moment, while Jadeh chung to his
tremblingly.
1t is as the gods WILL he said sadly, at last.