The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-24
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Copyright. 1908. by Dodd. Mead
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IL was you DillZ WnO tOi0 the ieaQ- ing men of the island that their wives -the Persians, the Circassians, the Egyptians and the Turkish houris- were in love with the tall stranger. It was he who advised them to ob- serve the actions, to study the moods of their women.
 The Gerpan knew the condition of affairs in his own household His overthrow at the hands of the Ameri- can had cost him more than physical ignominy; his wives openly expressed an admiration for their champion. Every eye in Japar was upon him: every hand was turning against him.
 It was Miss Pelham who finally took it upon herself to warn the lonely American. The look of surprise and disgust that came into his face brought her up sharply.
 Miss Pelham" he said coldly. Twill you be kind enough to carry my con- dolences to the ladies at court and say that I recommend reading as an antidote for the poison which idleness produces Neither my home nor my barroom Is open to ladies. If you don't mind we'll go on with this report"
 Miss Pelham flushed and looked very uncomfortable
 You're wrong about Lady Depping- ham and Mrs. Browne" she began hurriedly. They've never said any thing mean about you It was just my miserable way of putting it The talk comes from the islanders. MT. Bowles has told MT. Britt and MT. Saunders. He thinks Won Blitz is working against you, and he is sure that all of the men are furiously jeal ous."
 Perhaps there is something in what you say. I'm grateful to you for pre- pairing me-" It had suddenly come to mind that the night before he had seen a man skulking in the vicinity of the bungalow.
 sI just thought I'd tell you." mur- mured Miss Pelham nervously. 'T- we don't want to see you get into strouble-none of us.r
 Thank you" After a long pause he went on. lowering his voice: Miss Pelham. havs had hard time hero in more ways than care to speak of. It may interest you to know that had decided to resign next month and go home Pm living man, and lfv- ing man objects to a living death. But I've changed my mind. I'll stick my time out I'Ya gos three months longer to stay. and I'll stay If Von Blitz thinks he can drive me out, he's mis- taken I'll be here after you and your friends up there have sailed away, Miss Pelham-God bless you, you're all white-and I'll be here when Won Blitx and his wives are dancing to the tunes play. Now let's get back to work. If Won Blitz is VRridng in the dark, PIl compel him to show his hand. And, Miss sPelham." he concluded very slow ly, 'Im promise to use club, if neces- Bary, to drive the Persian ladies away. So please rest easy on my account"
 The next morning the town hustled with new excitement. A trim, beau dful yacht, flying strange colors, steamed into the little harbor of Ara lat. Every one knew that the yacht brought the princess who was to visit her 1adyship.
 The enemy came down from his bun galow, attracted by the unusual and i'm Bpiring spectacle of a ship at anchor A line of anxiety marked his brow Two figures had watched his windows Ill night long, sinister shadows that a1- ways met his eye when it penetrated the gloom of the moonlit forest.
 Lord and Lady Deppingham were on the pier before him. Excitement and toy nlumined her face. Her eyes were sparkling with anticipation. He could almost see that she trembled in her eagerness. He came quite close to them before they saw him. Exhflara- tion no doubt was responsible for the very agreeable smile of recognition that she bestowed upon him. The en- emy could do no less than go to them with bis pleasantest acknowledgement His rugged face relaxed into a most charming. winsome smile, half diff- dent, half assured.
 He passed among the wives of his pIfents without so much as a sign of fecognition. coolly indifferent to the admfring glances that sought his face The dark, languorous eyes that flashed eager admiration moment before nov turned suiIen with disappointment H, had ignored their owners.
 "I have heard that you expect a wis itor,' said the enemy in his most agree able manner.
 s.Won't you go aboard with us? asked Deppingham, at a loss for any thing better to say. The enemy shool his head and smiled.
 You are very good, but I believe m. place is here
 ..The princess is to be with me for month. We expect more sunshine thal ever at the chateau" yentured he ladyship-
 "I sincerely hope you may be disaI pointed" said he commisera tingly flaming himself with his hat. Sh laughed and understood, but Deppine ham was halfway out to the yacht be fore it became clear to him that tn enemy hoped literally, not fguratively
 The enemy sauntered back to tn American bar, lonelier than ever befor 2 in his life. He now knew what it wa that he had missed more than all els woman.
 Britr and Saundess were waiting fo him under the awning outside.
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