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

his pocket with the singular document
Rutton had called his will and mo-
toned Doggott to possess himself of the
money In the dispatch box.
"It'll keep as well in ere as anywheres -
Doggott considered, relocking the box. IT
'aven't 'ardly any use for money. except,
OF course. to tide me over till find an
other position"
WHAT exclaimed Amber. in amaze.
Yes, sir" affirmed Doggott. respect
fully. I'm a bit too old to chynge my
w'ys: a valet I've been all my life and
a valet I'll die. sir. It's too lyte to think
Of anything else"
But with this money. Dogeott-"
BEG pardon. sir. but 1 know; I could
live easy like a gentleman II / liked
but l wouldn't be a gentleman. SO what's
the use Of that? ! could go 'ome and
buy me a public 'ouse but that wouldn't
do neither. I'd not be Apply: if you'll
pardon my s'ying SO, I've associated too
long with gentlemen and gentlemens gen.
tlemen to feel at ease. 80 to speak. with
the kind that 'angs round publics. SO the
but go on valetng until I'm too old:
after that the money'll be a comfort
dares'y. - Don't you think SO. sir?'
Il believe you're right. Doggott; only
your common sense surprises me. But II
makes II easier in a way. . 80 Amber
fell thoughtful again.
lows that. sir-if 1 my ask?"
This way" said Amber. Before he
died Mr.. Rutton asked me to do him a
service. I agreed. He suggested that l
take you with me- %
I'm ready. sir" interrupted Doggott,
eagerly. There's no gentleman I'd like
to valet for better than yourself"
But there will be dangers. Doggott-I
rub-we'il have to travel half way round
the world and face unknown perils. II
Mr.. Rutton were right about It, Well be
lucky to get away with our lives"
otr tfo lob
with you to India. Mr.. Amber"
Very well. - 80 Amber spoke alb
stractedly. reviewing his plans. But.
he inquired. suddenly. 81 didn't mention
"Why-I' suppose must ave guessed
IT, sir. 1t seemed so likely. knowing what
do about Mr.. Rutton"
| Amber sat silent, Unable to bring him
self to put a single question I'm regard to
the dead mans antecedents. But after. a
pause the servant continued voluntarily.
He always 'ad a deal to do with per-
sons who came from 1ndia-niggers-l
mean natives. II didn't much matter
where we'd be-London or Paris OF Ber-
lin or Rome-they'd unit I'm up: some
ed give money to and they'd go AMY;
others ed be locked up with in is study
for hours. talking. talking. They'd
'ardiy ever come the same one twice.
yet. sir. 1 always adj a suspicion
Doggott hesitated. lowering his voice.
his gaze shifting uneasiiy TO the still.
shrouded figure in the corner.
"What? demanded Amber, tensely.
II alw'ys thought. per'aps. e was what
we call in England man OF color i'm
SELF sir. - 5000 .-..--' 'r.-- '~sr ..'.-
"Doggott,'
II don't mean no arm. sir: it was just
their 'ounding him, like, and is being a
dark-compiected man the syme as them.
and speakin' their language 50 ready.
that made me think II. At least e might
'avS 'ad a little Of their blood in i'm. sir.
Tfsngs ID seem unaccountable otherwise,
concluded DoggOtt. vaguely.
Its impossible.' cried Amber.
Eyes, sir: at least, / mean / 'Ope so.
SIR Not that IL d myke any difference
to me. the wy I felt toward i'm. E was
a gentleman. white or black. I'd we died
for i'm any d'y.'
''Doggott! The virginian had risen
and was pacing excitedly to and fro.
"Doggott, don't ever repeat one word of
this to man or woman-while you're faith
fui to the memory OF Mr.. Rutton."
The servant stared. visibly impressed.
Very good. Mr.. Amber. I'll remember.
SIR don't ordinarily gossip. sir: but you
and him being so thick. and everything
'appening tonight so 'orrible, forgot my
self. 'ope you'll excuse me. SIR
God In heaven!" cried the young man.
hoarsely. 1T can't be true!' He flung
himself into his chair, burying his face
In his hands. 1T can't!'
CTo be continued tomorrow