The Washington herald., 1908-03-16

you, Miss RoEfe." he answered. "The
Turk is always a gentleman. and his
country is full OF beauty and attraction,
even though Lis capita; may be muddy
under foot"
'Oh. well" she said. laughing, IT don't
think should care to live there. should
be afraid Of them
Your fears would be quite unground-
e.. he declared. "A lady can walk I'M
nioiested in the streets OF Constantinople
at any hour Of the day or night, which
cannot be said Of your London here"
Then. after pause. he added:
II think your friend, Mr.. Barclay, is
coming with me-"
with you--to constantinople?" she ex-
claimed in dlsmay. ''When7"
In two or three days" he replied.
But you mustn't tell him said so. he
went on, We are going out on business
business that will bring us both sum
Of money that viii be a fortune 10 me.
If not to Mr.. Barclay. We are In partner
ship over IT.
What nature is the business?''
The building of railroad 10 the Adri-
attic. We are obtaining permission from
the Sultan for it's construction
And MAXI mean Mr.. Barclay-will
make large sum7" she asked. with deep
interest
Yes, If he decides to 60" replied
Adam; but I fear very much one thing"
and he fixed his dark eyes upon hers.
What DO you fear?"
''well-how shall put it. Miss Roller"
he asked. II fear that he VIII refuse
10 go because he does not wish to leave
London just now"
why not?"
He has an attraction here" the man
laughed-"yourseff
She colored slightly. Max had probably
told his friend that they were lovers.
"Oh. that's quite foolish He must go,
il it is really in his interests"
Exactly declared Adam II have all
my life been looking for such a chance TO
make money, and it has at last arrived.
He must go"
Most certainly. I will urge him strong
ly."
"A word from you. Miss Rolfe. would
decide him-but-well, don't you think II
would be best II you did not tell him
that we had met. He might not like II II
he knew We had discussed his business
affairs-eh2'
Very WELL" she said. ct will say
nothing When he speaks TO me about
the suggested journey will strongly ad-
wise him 70 go in his own interests
Yes; do. II viii be the means OF put
ting many thousands Of pounds into both
our pockets. The matter is, IN fact, en-
tirely in your hands. Mey / with safety
leave IL there?"
With perfect safety. Mr.. Adam" was
her reply. 1T is. perhaps. fortunate that
we should have met like this tonight"
Fortunate he echoed .Most for
tunate for all OF us. II you are really
Mr.. Barclays friend you will see that he
goes with me-
Il am his friend. and he shall go il it
Is 10 his interest 10 do So
ASK him. and he viii tell you" was
the reply OF the man who had lounged In
Park lane as a shabby stranger and OF
whom old Sam Statnam went in such
deadly fear.
He went with Marion 20 the end OF her
journey. and then left her IN pretense OF
walking 70 his destination.
But after he had raised his hat 20 her
so politely. and bent over her hand. he
turned on his heel. muttering 10 himself:
You think you are his friend. my poor,
silly little girl! No. You will compel him
20 go with me to the East. and thus
become my catspaw-tbe tool OF Jean
Adam"
And. giving vent 10 short. dry laugh
of triumph, he went on his way.
TO BE CONTINUED TOMORROW.