Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-04

land when it pleases her will take the
necklace to her room any time the gra-
cious lady may command.
Hester gazed at the girl in puzzled ST.
lence.
"A telegram to the illustrlssima's bank
ers will bring the money here in few
hours
Then in that case shall expect you on
Thursday evening at half-past six O'Clock.
The number OF my room is -.
"Bueno. Then on Thursday 1 will wait
on the senorita. She will never regret
her purchase. When she wears the pearl
necklace her ladyship will be the wonder
OF every eye"
Truly. yes. the wonder of every eye. -
echoed Dominguez, as he bowed his GUS
toner to the door.
She would have given more" declared
Concha. as her gaze regretfully followed
the retreating figure.
NO. no" said Dominguez: I'VE have
cheapest that are stolen ready made,
Believe me. there will yet be hack trou-
BILE for some one in regard to this superb
jewel Unless ] am fool this is the
famous Luck of the Sarazin's. the most
notable heirloom in SPAIN
"Dios de mi alma. calculated Concha,
suddenly subsiding into the old arm
chair.
But not a word-not a whisper. my
daughter said Dominique he tender
ly replaced the necklace in its case and
carried it back to the dusty safe.
Meanwhile the future wonder OF every
eye" made her way up TO her favorite
seat on the Falaise. where she remained
for more than an hour gazing on the
Spanish coast. and alternately thinking
of her purchase and of Paul de Sarazin.
bullet us be honest and tell the truth
chiefly of Paul de Sarazin.
AS Hester. entered the Bellevue she
glanced into'the bureau in passing and
noticed that it held but one occupant
her friend. Mademoiselle Gracieuse. a
handsome Basque. who kept the books.
and with whom she was on terms OF ac-
quaintance. Mademoiselle would help her
with regard to the money. and with this
idea in her mind she entered the office,
looked cautiously around her and said:
Il want you to do something for me.
please-it is about a check
why. certainly, with pleasure Made
moiselle Forde."
BiarritZ.''
wish me to cash you a check-why, of
course"
But. Mademoiselle Gracieuse," said
Hester. 1T is for large sum-
THAT will be all right" responded the
other. remembering how this girl paid
IDENTIFY prosperous. How much is it?''
she asked. opening her desk.
"One hundred thousand francs
''Ciel!' calculated Mademoiselle Ora
cieuse. letting fall the lid with a crash.
why. it is a fortune!''
1T is" assented the English girl. land
l must have the money on Thursday
without fall
The bookkeeper rose slowly from her
chair and surveyed her companion in
grave establishment What did she want
the money for? And within so short a
time? Still waters run deep! Had this
demure-looking. timid demoiselle been
gambling?
us it," she stammered-"has mademoi-
selle been so unlucky at the casino?'
mo. do not play"
Are mademoiselle's friends aware of
this spending?" lowering her voice till it
was almost a whisper.
Hester merely shook her head.
Does she understand what she is do
ing?"
"Yes!' turning on the speaker with sud-
den vehemence. For once mademoiselle
Is going to please herself!'
"Ah-h-h!' drawing long breath, I'VE
all like to do that! Truly I am sorry !
cannot cash such a sum- was thinking
of five hundred or a thousand francs
But at least you can advise me-?
from my bankers in Lendon-the money
is there. I believe I should telegraph
Yes" assented the other, still a prey
to curiosity.
ter to add: IF you can keep my secret
will tell it to you
keep a secret! Why. of course I will, -
and her fine eyes sparkled.
Il have just bought splendid necklace
from Dominguez. / long wanted one that
was in his window, but it is sold and /
took this instead-which is Of ten times
its value-but ten times more beautiful. ]
can afford IT really. though ii seems hor-
ribly selfish to spend such a sum on my
self. When it is paid for you shall see
my necklace. 1 promise you that it is
worth looking at. There is some mystery
about It'll believe it was once a crown
jewel"
collects wonderful things admitted
mademoiselle; there is ready sale here
to rich Russians and Americans, but mon
Dieu! for one hundred thousand francs
you must have bought something extra
ordinary"
You shall Judge for yourself Made
moiselle Gracieuse." replied Hester, land
you will help me to have the money
transferred from England. won't your
Before Miss Forde assembled to her room
her friend in the bureau had explained
and smoothed away all difficulties and
promised to overcome every financial OBJ
stacle.
49,.
At half-past six on Thursday. as Hester
was dressing for dinner. a quick knock
came at the door. and the Spanish girl
wearing a mantilla over her head. i'm
mediately walked in. She carried in her
hand the case and its precious contents.
The price was in readiness. a roll of stiff
clean notes on the Bank of France.
Here is the money" said the pur-
chaser: "please count it,
And here is the necklace" said Concha.
handing over the ornament as she spoke:
"you should be a happy lady. Will you
wear it,"
Yes" Carried away by a sudden i'm
pulse. Hester tore off her dressing jacket
and revealed her beautiful white neck
the complement to her ruddy hair.
"Ah. Dios.' calculated the other. with
genuine admiration: ..permit me-" and