Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-24

trife more abashed at his own profundity of
speech.
See here, General" the American said,
abruptly facing him and plunging the fingers of
one hand into his vest pocket. why should we
be formal? l know of what you are thinking,
and you know what ] think. We understand
each other on one thing. at least and that is
we're both questioning ourselves about this man
Buhammei. Isn't that so?"
The Kaid looked up at him and INDUCED in
an open laugh. You have it" he said, and
was relieved.
well. suppose we say what we think, the
Captain replied, and looked round as though
seeking some one. At the door of the inner
court stoid Arabic figure stood quietly. and
as the American looked in his direction dropped
pair of overly astute eyes to the tile. The
officers eyebrows came together in sudden
frown. He turned carelessly to the English
man and said.
Isn't it better for us to join the others in the
garden?"
THE Kaid looked at him in surprise: but as
sented by turning in that direction, his face
still expressionless. They walked slowly
toward the door and past the Arab, who con.
tinued to stare blankly at his feet, picture OF
ignorance and innocence. They stepped out
side into the starlit night, and the American led
the way in the opposite direction from which
the laughing voices of the two girls could be
light from his cigar coming fitfully in the dark
ness Their heels crunched in unison over the
graveled walks and they said nothing until
they came to an open spot where round bench
sat like white stone oasis in the midst OF the
luxurious verdure. They seated themselves.
and the cigar light was suddenly thrown out
ward like an arc of fire to fall in tiny shower
Of sparks several yards distant.
I'm going to tell YOU what have noticed,
the Captain said abruptly. facing the Moorish
General. That man Buhammei doesn't like
YOU for some reason. He claims to have lived
in Paris all his life and yet is surprisingly
familiar with the most private affairs of his
country. being able even to estimate its army
strength. He receives more Difference from two
Arab servants than you or | could gam IN
lifetime He is cold polished, and flexible as
a napier. as self contained as high priest of de-
ception, as erudite as dictionary. and yet pro-
fesses to be ignorant when it serves his needs.
He believes me harmless. he ignores Miss
Clarke and is in love with Miss Marshall. He
says nothing of arms, and yet has hand that
was crippled by sword thrust unless mis-
read the scar"
.'Ah! You noticed that too?"
Yes and more than that noticed that he
left because the Arab at the door passed him
some word"
mol"
"Yes. / watched the fellow come forward
and saw that he gave Buhammei a significant
look indicating that he had something to
say A moment afterward our friend became
highly interested in fountains, an interest he
lost after walking alone with the doorman for
less than thirty PAGES. Then he found that he
had forgotten an appointment.
The Kad looked at him questioningly.
"Welll" he asked.
That's ALL but for those reasons and no
others interposed and made myself member
of the party tomorrow"
Alb
They sat in silence for moment. and the
American wondered if the other would speak.
The Kaid finally gave twitch at his gold EN-.
broidered caftan and half turned He started
as if to speak, and then twisted in his seat.
Il say" he said, take this"
He pulled from his pocket silver whistle.
which the American took and held up to ray
of light, inspecting it curiously.
ITS a whistle" the Englishman said.