Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-06-13

1t was late when they got to bed, but
they rested well, and, after the manner
of their race, fortified themselves with
a good breakfast against the trials of
the day, whatever these might prove to
be. A few minutes before the appointed
hour they quilted a f1acre in the vicin-
ity of the Rue Barbette, and at eleven
o'clock Brett passed the concierge
whilst Fairholme took up his stand out
side.
The barrister was received with
smiling complacence by Hussein-ul-
Mulk. On this occasion he was con-
Quoted to another room of the fiat, and
he promptly noted that the windows
looked out to the rear of the building.
whereas during he previous visit he
could survey the street.
This promises badly said Brett to
himself, but he betrayed not the slight
est unwillingness to fall In with the
arrangements made for his reception,
and lounged back In a comfortable chair
so easily that not even the quick-witted
Turk suspected that the barrister's hip
pocket contained a very serviceable re-
volver.
Hussein-ul-Mulk commenced the con-
versation. 81 have" he said, "a couple
of friends here who are interested in
the matter you were good enough to
mention to me yesterday. With your
permission l will introduce them" and
he threw open another door with n
single Turkish word which Brett inn
agined was an invitation to enter.
Two men came from an adjoining
room. They were Turks-swarthy,
evil-looking customers. but we'll
dressed, n evidently persons of con-
sequence in their own country. The
newcomers eyed the barrister curious
ly, and with nc very friendly intent.
A brief conversation in Turkish re-
suited in Hussein-ul-M ulk addressing
Brett.
II must apologize for the fact that
my friends here only speak their a
tive tongue. Before we proceed to
business I wish to ask you a few ques.
tons"
Certainly" said Brett; Ego ahead"
You mentioned to me yesterday that
you had no desire to invoke the aid OF
the police in prosecuting the inquiry
which interests you"
quite right said Brett.
May I ask If you have adhered to
that intention'?'
absolutely"
well, Mr.-Mr."-Hussein-ul-Mulk
consulted a visiting card-"Mr. Regi-
Maid Brett, l think. is your name? It
would be idle on my part to compli-
ment you on your bravery. but 1t would
be still more futile to attempt to con-
ceal from you the danger of the post
ton in which you now stand"
fCtA ~ o1--oaA1I D.nkk tin 1.-slt.-
WELL said the Turk. I'VE will not
bubble about words. The fact re-
mains, Mr.. Brett, tina you have need
lessly thrust yourself into an enter
prise of such a desperate character thai
all interlopers can be dealt with only
in one way"
"You kill them" said Brett. airily.
Yes said the Turk. IT deeply re-
greet to inform you thai you have
guessed the object of my remarks with
the singular skill you have already be-
trayed In reaching the existing post
ton. 1 can only add that / am sur
prised the same skill did not influence
you to avoid forcing upon us the only
alternative left"
Am to be killed at once?" said
Brett, speaking with a slight affecta-
ton of boredom.
Even the self-possessed Turk could
not conceal his amazement at the man
ner in which his strange visitor con-
Quoted himself.
THAT is\a point we have not yet de-
cided," he said. 1--WE are strangely I'M
willing to take the life of such a-brave
man as yourself. If we we're assured
of your silence we would even be dis
posed to Permit you to escape this time
with a solemn warning not to cross