New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-24

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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, | know of what you are thinking
and you know what ] think. We understand
each other one thing. at least, and that Is
we're both questioning ourselves about this man
Buhammei. Isn't that sol'
The Kaid looked up at him and INDUCED in
an open laugh. You have it." he said, and
was relieved.
We'll. suppose we saw what we think" the
Captain replied. and looked round though
seeking some one. At the door of the inner
court a Stolid Arabic figure stood quietly, and
as the American looked IN his direction dropped
pair of overly aStute eyes 10 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 Ka;d 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-
tnued To- stare bldnkly 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
heard and toward the end of the garden, the
light from his cigar coming titfully IN the dark
ness. Their heels CrunChed in unison over the
graveled walks. and they said nothing until
they came 10 an open spot where a round bench
sat like a white stone oasis IN the midst of the
luxurious ver1ure. They seated themselves,
and the cigar light suddenly thrown out
ward like an arc of fire to fall IN a tiny shower
of sparks several yards distant.
Il 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 10 have lived
in Paris all his life. and vet 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 rapier as self contained as a high priest of de
Ception. as erudIte a dictionary. and Vet 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 vet has a hand that
was crippled by a sword thrust unless | mis-
read the scar"
All You noticed that too"
Ne~. and more than that noticed that he
left because the Arab at the door passed him
SomO word "
Not
Yes. | watched the fellow come forward
and saw that he gave Buhlmmei q significant
look indicating that he had something to
say n moment afterward our friend became
highly interested in fountains an interest he
lost after walking alone with the do0rman for
less than thirty PAGES. Then he found that he
had forgotten an appointment
The kald looked at hrm queStioningly.
Well" he asked.
That's all. but for those reasons and no
others ! nterposed and made myself a member
of the party tomorrow.
All"
They sat in silence for a moment and the
american wondered If the other would speak
The kaid finally gave "a twitCh at his gold en-
hroIdered Caftan and half turned. lie started
as If To speak and then twisted in his seat.
say. he said, take this"
He pulled from his pocket silver whistle
which the American took and held mp 20 a raw
Of light Inspecting II curiouslv
It's e whistle the Engli>hm5n sand