Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07

other in the boat. and all three appeared to be
trying to induce the yogi to relinqush his purpose
of making of the party. But the yogi sat dog
gedly in the bow, keeping UP his ceaseless chant.
WELL said one of the men at last, let the mad.
man remain. Perhaps he will bring good luck.
So the boat was pushed off from the steps and was
permitted to float silently down the dark current.
suddenly illuminated the outlines of great tenn
pie the farther shore sprang into relief with thou
sands of small lamps. In vague way Miss Bayard
received an impression of catching glimpse Of a
water fete in honor of some god,-boatloads OF
demons, dancers fakirs. and all sorts of people
proving their piety with bowls and strange music.
But this scene shortly passed from view
What course Miss Bayard might then have decided
upon to regain her liberty may he left undecided lie
cause the molly attracted her attention by rising
in his place and breaking into louder incarnation.
Presently far down on the western sky there was
brilliant flash, in few moments followed by the low
rumble of distant thunder In the stiffness that
succeeded the voice of the holy man rose higher and
shriller. He swept the heavens with wave OF his
arms, and seemed to bring another flash and rumble
in response. Then few drops OF hot rain fell.
As if moved by united impulse of terror. the
I other men seized the oars and made the old tub
of boat leap for the bank. They were evidently
anxious to part from the holy mans company at tie
earliest possible moment. The boat had barely
touched the lowest step of CHAT when they besou hit
him with tears in their voices to proceed thence With
the blessings of all the gods. But the holy man
seemed to prefer to remain where he was and con-
tinue his chant. Suddenly he threw out his arms
tongue
cluded, as if summoning her to higher way of life
Whether Miss Bayard would have preferred to
remain with her abductors or to follow the holy man.
as selection of two evils cannot say, because
she not given a choice. The three men promptly
lifted her out of the boat and showed the holy
after her. Anything to get rid OF his nominations
thunder and lightning, and the gods above only
knew what other magic! Then they shot the boat
out into the darkness of the river, leaving Miss
Bayard and the holy man on the steps of the CHAT
Miss Bayard was startled to hear very unholy
chucke.
Gee whizzl" burst from the holy mans lips, that
thunder and lightning came in handy. If it wasn't
that the monsoon is due, it might have looked as IT
/ really had something to do with it. But say" he
addressed Miss vBayard, you run home to your
around temples like this. 1t isn't safe"
Without giving her time to recover from her as
constituent the holy man, who spoke with decided
American accent led her up to the top of the CHAT
and into the deserted street beyond. Presently he
halted.
Ram Mathis is right along there" he said, point
can. I've got to stay around here: but" he added.
thrusting small pistol into her hand, If anyone
bothers you just fire this off and Ill be the sTo
urged her, as she seemed inclined to lnger for an
explanation. I'm see you again soon If what I'm
after pans out .. X.
Then he slipped away, gathering his ragged garment
about him and droning, "On manu- pddnii hom!"
TT was somewhere between Benares and Calcutta
that young man boarded the compartment in
which Potter's All the World Round party were pro-
ceedng their itinerary. He was properly clothed
in pith helmet and khaki and took seat opposite
Miss Bayard. Looking Miss Bayard squarely in the
face he smiled and then broke into a nasal chant
ION, manu- pddmi hom! ON manu- pdd,ni ho;ui
Greatly to be desired is the beauty of the otusl Say
Kate; but you're the lotus!
What! Bob Gardner! Good HeavenSl' she
gasped. How in the world"
Yes" he nodded, Il think did it pretty we'll