Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-17

and keeniy at his companion. Mr. Saoins
scored, for he marked the change, whilst
Mr.. Brott could not be sure whether he
had noticed 1t or not.
You have been living in America, thenT
For several years--yeS-'
cit is a country" M. Brott said, (which
I am particularly anxious to visit. see
my chances however. grow fewer and few
er as the years go by.
For one like yourself" Mr.. Sabn said,
whose instincts and sympathies are wholly
with the democracy, few months IN
"And you" Mr.. Brott remarked, how
did you get on with the people?"
Mr.. Sabin traced a pattern with his stick
upon the marble floor.
II lived in the country" he said Il
played golf and read and rested"
Were you anywhere near New York;
Mr.. Brott asked
| answered. my home was in a very pic
turesque part, near Lenox.
Mr.. Brott leaned little forward.
You perhaps know then lady who
spent some time in that neighborhood-a
Mrs. James Peterson. Her husband was,
believe. the American consul in Vienna"
Mr.. Sabin smiled very family. His face
betrayed no more than natural and po-
lite interest. There was nothing to indicate
the fact that his heart was beating like
the heart of young man. that the blood
was rushing hot through his veins.
YES" he said, II know her very we'll.
Is she in London"
Mr.. Brott hesitated. He seemed a little
uncertain how to continue.
ITO tell you the TRUTH" he said II be-
lieve that she has reasons for desiring her
present whereabouts to remain unknown.
I should perhaps not have mentioned her
name at all. 1t was I fancy, indScreet Of
me- The coincidence of hearing you men
ton the name Of the place where I be-
| lieve she resided surprised my question.
With your permission we will abandon the
You disappont me-" Mr.. Sabin said
quietly. at would have given me much
pleasure to have resumed my acquaintance
with the lady in question"
lyon will, without doubt. have an OPP
portunity" Mr.. Brott said, glancng at his
| watch and suddenly rising. Dear me. how
the time goes
He rose to his feet Mr.. Sabin also rose
Must 1 understand" he said in low
tone, '.that you are not at liberty to give
| me Mrs. Peterson"s address,"
Il am not at liberty even," Mr.. Brott an
swer 81, with a frown, ito mention her
name 1t will give me great pleasure.
duke TO better my acquaintance with you.
Will you dine with me at the house of
commons one night next week2''
81 shall be charmed" Mr.. Sabin answered.
my address for the next few days is at
the Carlton. I am staying there under
my family; name of Sabfn-Mr.; Sabin. 1t is
a fancy of mine-it has been ever since I
became AN alien-to use my title as little
as possible"
Mr.. Brott looked for moment puzzled.
Your pseudonym," he remarked thought
fully, seems very familiar to me-"
Mr.. Sabin shrugged his shoulders.
1T Is a family name" he remarked, but
I fiattered myself that it was at least I'M
common"
Fancy. no doubt" Mr.. Brott remarked.
turning to make hie adieux to his hostess.
Mr.. Sabn joined fresh group of idlers
| under the palms. Mr.. Brott fingered over
his farewells.
"Your uncle, Lady Camperdown," he
said, lis delightful. I enjoy meeting new
nj "a IN
fectly the old order of French aristocracy."
Il am glad" Helene said, that you found
him interesting. 1 felt sure you would. In
fact, asked him especially to meet you"
you are the most thoughtful of host
esses." he assured her. by the bye, your
uncle has just told me the name by which
he is known at the hotel Mr.. Sabin! Sa-
bin! 1t recalls something to my mind I
cannot exactly remember what"
She smiled upon him. People generally
forgot things when Helene smiled.
1T Is an odd fancy of his to like his title
so little. she remarked. "At heart no one
is prouder of their family and antecedents.
| l have heard him say, though. that an exile
had better leave behind him even his
name"
"sabinw Mr.. Brott repeated "sabinw
.'It is an old family NAME" she MUIR
INJURED. ..5.
HIS face suddenly cleared She knew
| that he had remembered. But he took his
leave with no further reference to 1t.
"sabnT' he repeated to himself when
of the man who was supposed to be selling
plans to the German government. Poor
Renshaw was in a terrible stew about it.
Sabin! An uncommon name" s-.f
He had ordered the coachman to drive to
the house of commons. Suddenly he pulled
| the check-string.
Call at Dorset House" he directed
Mr.. sabin fingered till nearly the last of
| the guests had gone. Then he led Helene
| once more Into the winter gardens.
in for ~
| sip?' he asked. Il see your carriage at
| the door,"
| She laughed.
| TT is nothing she declared st must
| drive in the park for an hour. One sees
ones friends, and it is cool and refreshing
| after these heated rooms. But at any time.
| Talk to me as long as you WILL and then
| will drop you at the Carlton"
| at. Is of BROTH he remarked. "Ah I
thank. you. 1 will smoke. Your husbands
taste in cigarettes is excellent
perhaps miner she laughed
Mr. Sabin shrugged his shoulders
I'm either case 1 congratulate you. This
| man Brott. He interests me-"
He interests every one. Why not? He
| is great personality"
| Politically" Mr.. sabin said "the gauge
| of his success Is of course the measure of
the man. But he himself-what manner of
She tapped with her fingers upon the lit
tie table by their side.
| He is rich" she said. land an uncom-
| mon OF the student and the man
Of society. He refuses many more invita-
| lions than he accepts. he entertains very
seldom but very magnificently. He has
never been known to pay marked atten-
| tions to any woman. even the scandal of
| the clubs has passed him by. What else
| can I say about him. 1 wonder?" she con-
tinued refectively. Nothing. I think ex-
| cept this: He is a strong man. You know
| that that counts for much.'
| Mr.. Sabin silent. Perhaps he was
| measuring MS strength In some imagined
encounter with this man. Something in
| his face alarmed Helene. She suddenly
leaned forward and looked at him more
| closely.
Uncle" she exclaimed in low voice.
there is something on your mind Do not
| tell me that once more you are in the
maze. that again you have sct1emes-against
| this country"
He smiled at her sadly enough. but she
was. treasured.
| You need have no fear" he told her.
with politics-I have finished. Why am
| here. what am %ere for will tell YOU
| very soon. 1t Is to find one whom I have
| lost~and who is dear to me- Forgive me
if for today I say no more Come if you
will you shall drive me to my hotel"
| He offered his arm with bo corrt1,, 49,, -.