Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-15


statement. in any form whatsoever. as to the
success or otherwise of the voyage at its con-
cluslon, unless at the request of the said Baron
Franz Won kerber. The penalty for any in
fringement of this clause, of which Baron
Franz Won kerber shall be the Judge, shall be
dismissal, without any indemnity or payment
of the special bonus hereinafter recited"
Then followed the salary clause. and stipu-
lation as to the ten per cent. share of the gross
profits The Baron's promises could not have
been phrased in more straightforward style.
Give me pen, said Royson. placing the
paper on blotting pad.
There was an unconscious masterfulness in
his voice and manner that seemed to startle
was overjoyed at the astounding turn taken
by his fortunes. The restraint he had imposed
on himself earlier was gone. He wanted to
wiring the Baron's hand and hail him as his
best friend Perhaps the other deemed this
attitude trife too free and easy to view in
the relations that would exist between them
in the near future
You will find pen on the inkstand,"
he said quietly, STOPPING over some papers on
corner of the table. Then he added ap-
your name. Mr.. King"
The hint brought Royson back to earth. He
signed Richard King" dried the ink care
fully, and marveled a little at his rechristening
and its. sequel
when and where shall report myself for
duty sr2" he asked,
Won Kerber looked up His tone grew
affable again. and Dick had learned already
that it is a token of weakness when man in
sists on his own predominance.
First let me fill in date and the amount
of your salary" The Baron completed and
signed duplicate. Get that stamped at
Somerset House, in case of accident
might have been killed this very day, you
know. One of my servants will witness both
documents Before he comes in, put this en-
velop in your pocket. 1t contains half of
your first months salary In advance, and you
will find in it a card with the address of firm
of charge. Call on them early tomorrow as
the time is short and you are pretty long yes?
Report yourself to the same people at four
o'clock on Wednesday afternoon They will
have your baggage ready, and give you full
directions. From that moment YOU are in my
service. And now the order is silence. yes?"
While the Baron was speaking he touched an
electric bell. The waxen faced man servant
appeared laboriously wrote " William Jenkins
where he was hidden. and escorted Royson
to the door The Baron merely nodded when
Dick said, Good night. SIR He had picked
up an opera hat and overcoat from chair,
but was bestowing hasty farewell glance on
the Persi-Arabic letter.
A closed carriage and pair of horses were
standing in front of the house, and Royson
recognized the coachman. 1t was that same
Spong who had groveled in the mud of Buck
ingham Palace Road nine hours ago. And the
man knew him again. for he raised his whip in
deferential salute.
Mot much damage done this morning."
cried Dick
mo, Sir. / drove EN- home afterwards,
broken pole an all. said Spong
That's not the same pair, is it =!
No. sir. This lot is theayter the bays
is park 1 p., -
owned the yacht and ran at least two fine
equipages from his town house. He must be
kLry~ t,of 1a fok1 .f &taf