The Washington times., 1910-11-10

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~ Penn, from the hillocks foot
around he corner Of the
great boulder he came Pro-
fessor Reyes behind him. Catching
sight of me as he shouted, he set to
climbing up the short slope toward US
Here they are, professor ne called
hack TO his following companion; Il
knew we'd ind Hugh somewhere around
here. It's the only shady SPOT in all
the sizzling hot shop. Standish. the pro-
fessOr's been looking everywhere for
9ou."
Up the few yards Of rocky knoll they
climbed. I was fond Of them both. But
If at that instant a genie had waited
them 10 the Sahara or 10 New York, /
should have been grateful NV fate
had been put to the touch. In anOtner
moment, but for this interruption,
should have known whether my wild,
daring hone that the girl at my side
really loved me were true; or whether,
indeed, ir was only sorrow for my hope
less love that had sOftened these dear
eyes of hers.
Women, think, recover more swiftly
from eulbarra SsiEg situations than we
men. Fer. while l stlll sat flushed and
dUmbly furious, Hope had risen to her
feet and was greeting those hideOusly
unWelcOme newcomers with q COM
posure that was little short Of sub
lime.
Perhaps, I thought, she felt genuine
relief at thus being enabled 10 avoid
giving me further pain by a refusal.
But with the fear came a swift, stub
born resolve to force matters and learn
my fate-WheIher for good OF ill-at the
verv earliest opportunity. if, even now.
7 could nit on a preteXt for sending
away keyeS and Jack.
Hugh bgUQp the professor. as he
gained the shade where we sat, and
mODped his shining forehead, "BasraOUl
sent messenger to your tent half an
hour ago. lie wishes 10 speak with YOU
at once. The messenger could not find
you, so I volunteered"
What's up" I asked GROSSLY. Has
he decided I'm not his nephew after all ?
II mere row on%'
Neither, I fancy" said Keyes. "but
It seems to be something important, and
] advise YOU 70 go TO him. The council
has sat since sunrise, discussing plans
for the march next month, and the way
the Fl Kanah troops are 20 be disposed
n the attack on the English That Is,
# Kitchener really advances clear into
the sudan which they are inclined tc
doubt"
well" I answered they can dis
pose of the trOOns anv way they choose
as FAR as 1 am concerned. It's no af'
fair OF mine / hope 10 be on my way
to America by then"
still" he insisted. Il think voU
should have been at the council, if only
out Of respect 10 the emig, and the
rank to which he has raised YOU. Hafz
was there and was loud and eloquent n
debate. All that helps him and doesn'
help yOu- When the council broke up
YOU were summoned
'I wish they'd leave me out Of theiI
confounded affairs" I growIed I'm
an American A native war doesn't in
terest me, and I'd like TO tell Basraoul
so. When do YOU start back 10 tho
coastT'
when 7 start back and when YOU
start back he returned, may be two
hard TO convince the FL Kanahs OF
Ter you. In any case, you owe them a
return for their courtesy. BE tactful
with them. II viii go farther than Oper
defiance. Come, Hope he added to his
daughter cit is time we put in our daily
half-hOUr Of cataluguinE my specimens
Are YOU ready2'
With a backward glance at me. whose
meaning once more I could not fathOm
the girl followed her father down the
slope.
Let me help with the cataloguing.' '
suggested Jack, as they went I'm q
Crackcriack at stunts like that"
"COme along, theu"' aSSeuted Keyes
over his shoulder.
"CatalUEuing be blest"' Erinned Jack.
as he prepared TO follow. 'I don't know
head OF tail Of IL. But it'll give me a
chance 10 talk TO her. Great scheme,
eh2"
watched him numbering down the