Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-03
CHAPTER IV-Continued.

Perplexed. yet hesitating to press him
further. Amber watched him furtively,
instinctively assured that between this
man and the Farrells there existed some
extraordinary bond: wondering how that
could be. convinced in his soul that some
how the ENHANCEMENT involved the
woman he loved. he still feared to put his
suspicious to the question. lest he should
learn that which he had no right to
know and while he watched was
startled by the change that came over
Rutton. At ease one moment, outwardly
composed IL absorbed in thought. the next
he was rigid. every muscle taut. every
nerve tense as a steel spring, his keen
thoughtful face hardening with look Of
brutal hatred. his eyes narrowing until
no more than a CLINT OF fire was visible
between the lashes. lips straining apart
until they showed thin and bloodless, with
a CLEAN Of white. set teeth between. His
head jerked back suddenly. his gaze fix
ing itself frst upon the window. then
shifting to the door. And his fingers. con-
tracing. tore the cigarette In half.
"Rutton, what the deuce is the mat
terri
Rutton seemed not to hear: Amber got
his answer from the door, which was
swung wide and slammed shut A blast
OF frosty air and a furry OF snow swept
across the room And against the door
there leaned q man puffing for breath
and coughing spasmodically-a gross and
monstrous bulk Of flesh. unclean and un-
travagant array of colored garments.
tawdry silks and satins clinging. sodden.
to his ponderous and unwieldy limbs
The babu.' cried Amber, unconscious-
milton from the coal-biack beady, evil
eyes Of the man.
But for that involuntary exclamation
the tableau held unbroken for space
halves Of the cigarette between his fin
gers. his head well up and back. his
stare level. direct. uncompromsng, a
steady challenge to the intruder; the babu
resting with one shoulder against the
door. painting stertorously and trembling
with the cold and exposure he had under
gone. yet with his attention unfiinchingly
concentrated upon Rutton: and, finally,
Amber. q little out Of the picture and
quite unconsidered OF the others, not
without . certain effect as OF super
numerary standing In the wings and
watching the development of the drama.
Then. demanding Amber's silence with
an imperative movement Of his hand.
Rutton spoke. well. babu?" he said,
quietly. the shadow of bitter and
weary smile curving his thin. hard lips.
The Bengal moved a pace or two from
the door and plucked nervously at the
throat Of his surtout, finally managing to
insert one hand In the folds Of silk across
his bosom.
Il seek he said. distinctly. in Urdu.
and not without a definite note Of men,
ace In his manner. the man calling HIM
self Rutton Sahib?"
Very deliberately Rutton inclined his
head. II am he"
"Hazoor!'' The babu Iaboriously dou.
bled up his enormous body in profound
obeisance. Having recovered. he nodded
to Amber with the easy familiarity OF ar
old acquaintance. ITO you. likewise
greeting. Amber Sahib.
PfIff IA pnl tn A
Der with an exclamation OF amazement
"You know this fellow. David?'
The babu cut in hastily, stimulated by
pressing anxiety to clear himself
''HsBoor, / did but err. being misled by