Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-12

passed on. but the native stuck leech-
like to his side.
Give, hazoor-and the mercy Of God
shall be upon the heaven-born for ten
thousand years."
Now "heaven-born" is fiattery properly
reserved for those who sit in high places.
Amber turned and eyed the man curl
ously. at the same time dropping into the
filthy. importunate palm a few annas.
May the shadow Of the heaven-born
be long upon the land. when he shall
have passed through the Gateway of
Swords"
And like flash the man was gone
lodging nimbly round the ghari and
across Old Court House street, losing
himself almost instantly in the press of
early evening traffic.
The devilr' said Amber. thoughtfully.
why should 1t be assumed that have
any shadow of an intention of entering
that damnable Gateway of Swords?
An incident at the desk, while he was
arranging for his room. further mysti-
fled him. He had given his name to the
clerk. who looked up. smiling.
MIR. David AMBER" he said.
why, yes
I'VE were expecting you. sir. You
came by the Poonah?'
Yes, but
There's a note for you The man
turned to rack. sorting out small
square envelope from others pigeonholed
under "A"
Could it be possible that Sophia Farrell
had been advised of his coming? Am
bers hand trembled slightly with eager
ness and excitement as he took the mis-
sive.
IAN Eurasian boy left 1t for you half
an hour ago." said the clerk.
Thank you" returned Amber. con-
trolling himself sufficiently to wait until
he should be conducted to his room be-
fore opening the note.
1t was not. he observed later. super
bod tn 1tpln hnn IL no
from Quain's friend. Labertouche? Who
else? Amber lifted his shoulders re-
signedly. II wish Quain had minded his
own business" he said. ungratefully; Il
touche'l probably make life a misery
for me-"
There was a quality I'm the note, how
ever. to make him forget his resentment
of Quain's well meant interference.
My dear sir" IL began. formally,
| Quain's letter did not reach me until
this afternoon: a circumstance which
regret. Otherwise 1 should be better pre-
| pared to assist you. / have. on the other
| hand. set afoot inquiries which may
| shortly result In some interesting infor-
! nation bearing upon the matters which
engage you. / expect to have news of
\ the F.'s tonight. and shall be glad to
communicate II to you at once. l am
presuming that you purpose losing no
! time in attending to the affair of the
F., goldsmith. but l take the liberty of ad-
vising you that to attempt to find him
| without proper guidance or preparation
would be an undertaking hazardous in the
| extreme. May l offer you my services
| II you decide to accept them, be good
enough to come before 10 o'clock tonight
| to the sailors lodging house known as
! Honest Georges back of the Lal ba-
zaar. and ask for Honest George himself
refraining from mentioning my name
Dress yourself in your oldest and shah
! best clothing: you cannot overdo this
/ since the neighborhoOd is questionable
and we'll dressed man would imme-
! diateiy become an object of suspicion. Dc
not wear the ring: keep it about you
out of sight. Should this fail to reach
you In time. try tomorrow night between
\ and IL. You would serve us both well
by burning this Immediately. Pray be-
lieve me yours to command in all re-
| spects.
! There was no signature.
! Amber frowned and whistled over this
Undoubtedly from I.abertouche Inc con
sidered. But why this flavor OF intrigue
DOCS lac know anything moro than | do
l presume he must. II d be a great com