Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-29


asked, hoping to lead the into betrayal of
knowledge.
He Was so called, and know not his other
name"
Eyes. A collector of antiquities which he mar
kets the water in cities of the unbelievers.'
The Kaid studied his face for moment and then
slowly slipped the tablet back into his pocket and
turned toward his seat. Get up!" he said. But
hereafter discipline thy tongue if thou wouldst pre-
through the gloom the others waiting for him to get
beyond earshot before speaking.
YOU act powerful suspicious of Buhammei," the
Consul said, looking at the kad
Il And was glad to know where he had
gone e., for he escaped from surveillance e,
why, who do you think he was? The Arab boy
says he dealer in curiosites Charlotte said in
surprise
That is not his occupation l have learned"
Clarke answered. But we have far been at loss
to learn what it can be. We have reason to believe
that he is agent for Struggled which he has been
selling to the BerberS and other half rebels
Ho ho! the Consul exclaimed. $50 that's the
how is it! Well. it's mighty good radiance to bad
rubbish, amt it, to have him so far away that he
can't get any more!'
Yes" the Kaid assented slowly, unless he him
self is connected more closely with the insurgents
than intermediary which doubt. [ rather be-
ieve that he fled in that direction hide himself be-
they would give him refuge, keep him ly ing
under cover until sometime had passed, and then
help him to get out of the country where he could
again become their agent. Unless" He stopped
and looked grave. Unless he resumed after a long
moment of silence, They have already succeeded in
getting weapons enough for their needs"
They sat quietly for moment, and each looked
engrossed in thought. The American girl was the
first to speak.
You told me-" she said earnestly, There would
be little danger the trip you going to take,
and yet you admit there is chance that insur-
rection may at any time, while you
out there, admit that perhaps the rebelous tribes
already have arms!"
The Kaid twisted trile in his seat Her words
had carried reproach, a suggestion that he had
not been entirely candid.
Il didn't mean to say the trip absolutely with
out some danger, he said in self defense There's
always danger in Morocco. 1t wouldn't be Morocco,
danger, that if there is can't make way
back. don't think there will be uprising of any
sort until some makes pretense to the throne
declares holy war, does other thing equally
noticeable. In this country they have as leaders
who always do certain amount of loud talking be-
fore they act. They have to do the heroiCs first.
They advanced enough in style Of civiliza
ton know the wisdom of striking first and talking
afterward.
|" But this might be exception"
He laughed softly.
1.-The Berbers might come quickly and in force
Yes but not likely
"They might break loose while you and Dick are
over there in their country
1--WE don't go as far as the Atlas or the desert. We
60 for short distance only Oh you needn't worry,
Miss Marshall. shall bring our friend back SAFE
The girl looked at the American. who stared at his
feet and then out into the garden. Unknown to the