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

found that out; don't blame you for not bein
my head and" he banged closed fist into
the receptive palm of the other, am goin' to make
good on before | stop!"
THE officer looked at him. wondering what had
caused his outburst of Impotence when he
usually self contained. This gray eyed giant,
old enough to be his father perpetual study to
him, and yet, despite his bruskness was constant
of admiration. For the first time he felt that
he had been invited, as by strong who
his father to give confidence for confidence, and his
reserve slowly and unexpectedly melting away.
He felt himself youth beside this who so
wise and fearless and yet SO out of place in the
position into which he had been thrust. And yet
it difficult for him to talk.
II came here good many years ago. he said.
looking at his feet and absently Juggling at his
short cropped mustache as they halted before a
great clump of aloes, came because this service
promised much. 1t wasn't easy at first and had
to fight my way up through all sorts of intrigue,
without support friends. | got where l am,
thought to reward and then to step out and
go Blackjack there to the Berkeley hills where
was born. But now. all of sudden, find that
must still fight that the end hasn't come yet, and
that can't go until my work is better done. Do
you know Mr.. Marshall " he said. pausng and frown-
ing at the figure of Arab gardener who
there is danger of instruction here within the
next few weeks that can't get details and that the
Sultan alarmed to such extent that he dares
leave his palace until reassured7"
The American turned abruptly toward him and
studied his face for moment before answering.
He gave glance back to where the two girls
standing. and then sudden fear overspread his
eyes, "And them?" he asked motionng toward the
others.
Are safe, believe. Otherwise should advise
My boy" the Hon. Bob replied, you don't
need worry about me- I'm used to times and
countries where man lives by his quckness. l
been worried, and thank you for sayin what you
have. l amt askin' favors. because l know
when it comes to showdown you'll say. It's time
for 'em to go now But do want to say this:
That if can help you out. Pm ready. because like
your nerve and I've liked your sister since she
met us in London and wanted me to chaperon her
when it comes to givin' advice And want you to
give the inside tip when this instruction business
is to be pulled off or when you find out what it is.
What do you know now?"
The officer faced round toward his sister and her
hostess. Il can't tell" he said; but presume it's
the same old story-another Prophet who wants
the throne and turban Of his Majesty Muley Moham-
med-who will bring down hill tribes to be slaugh-
tered in three weeks campaign and driven back
to their red ravines until another pretender calls
jihad" Ia proclamation of holy war;.
CHAPTER II
TT was in the afternoon only few days later when
/ returning from visit to the house of the Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs. the Consul. after being ad-
mitted through the high wall of the outer court by
the porter found that he alone in the Consulate
HIS daughter and his guest. accompanied by the
kaid, had gone to the baZaars
He gave long sigh of discomfort and stretched
himself on wicker couch where he could look out
the inner court Its white pilasters, ornamented
in Moorish style and supporting arches in horseshoe
shape from each of which hung huge iron lantern
its galleries hedged off by delicate wooden traceries
its its sparkling fountains its
eled mosacs and arabesgues. had all delighted him
when he first came to this ancient capital; but now
their charms lost and beltted by the knowledge
that he was in official position in land of infinite
squalor and cunning, variegated by infinite show and
pretense.
1t was far different. this intrigue and treachery
from the honest and Omen life he had led in that dis