Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29

light In his eyes was not a pleasant thing
to see. This woman with her reckless life,
her odd fascination. her brusque hatred Of
anectations, was constant torment to him.
II only he could once get her thoroughly
into his power.
MY visit" he said was wholly success
full. 1t could not we'll be otherwise. Lu-
ellie has returned to Dorset House. Sous
pennier Is COMPOUNDED altogether by little
spoke of appeal. I let him know with
whom he would have to DEAL I left him
nerveless and crushed He do nothing
save by open revolt And il he tries that
full Mr.. Sabin."
Altogether triumph to you.' she re-
marked scornfully. "Oh, I know the sort
Of Of thing; But, after all. my dear Ferdi-
an, but she played the game. and played 1t
we'll We were fooled, both Of US. And to
think that l.
She broke off with short laugh The
prince looked at her curiously.
Perhaps" he said. you had some idea
Of eonsoling the desolate husband?"
..,. Perhaps l had" she answered coolly.
coffee. and give me a cigarette. my friend.
have something else to say to you"
He obeyed her, and she leaned back in
the high chair.
Listen to me-" she said. II have moth
ing whatever to do with you and Lucille.
suppose you will get your revenge on Sous
pennier through her. 1t won't be like you
y,
game pretty we'll in your own hands. But
l won't have Souspennier harmed. You
understands
He shrugged his shoulders
"Souspennier." he said must take care.
If he oversteps the bounds he must pay the
penalty"
She leaned forward. There was look in
her face which he knew very well.
You and I understand one another" she
said coolly. IF you want me for an en-
envy you can have me. Very likely 1 shall
tell you before long that you can do what
you like with the man. But until do 1t
comes to him."
1T is no use" he answered doggedly. IF
he attacks he must be silenced."
eff he attacks" she answered, you must
give me twenty-four hours clear notice be-
fore you move hand against him. After
ward-well. we will discuss that"
You had better he said. looking at her
with an ugly CLEAN in his eyes. persuade
him to take you for a little tour on the
continent 1t would be safer"
IF he would come" she said coolly. 81
would go tomorrow. But he won't-just yet.
Never mind. You have heard what 1 want
ed to say. Now shall go? 1 am going
to get some sleep this afternoon. Every
body tells me that look like a ghost"
me?" he said, leaning a little across the ia
BILE. "Patoff shall make you some Rus
sian tea, and afterward you shall sleep as
long as you like
sarcastic smile. 1T goes to my heart to de-.
cline charming an invitation. But, to tell
you the truth. it would bore me excess
sively."
He muttered something under his breath
which startled the waiter at his elbow.
Then he followed her out Of the room. She
paused for a few moments in the portico to
finish 5uttoning her gloves.
Many thanks for my lunch" she said.
nodding to him carelessly. I'm sure I've
been delightful companion"
You have been a very tormenting one"
he answered gloomily as he followed her
out on to the pavement.
You should try Lucille" she suggested
maliciousy.
He stood by her side while they waited
for her carriage, and looked at her crit
ically. Her slim. elegant figure had never
seemed more attractive to him. Even the
odd sort of fascination. He tried to hold
for a moment the fingers which grasped
her skirt.
II Think he whispered, "that after you
Lucille would be dull!'
She laughed.
THAT Is because Lucille has morals and
a conscience she said, and have neither.
But, dear me. how much more comfortably
one gets on without them. No, thank you,
prince. My coupe is only. built for one.
Remember"
She flung him a careless nod from the win
dow. The prince remained on the pave
ment until after the little brougham had
driven away. Then he smiled softly to him
self as he turned to follow it.
Mo- he said. II think not! think
that she will not get our good friend Sous
pennier. We shall seer
CTo be continued tomorrow)