Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14


words were Scrvian his accent cmphatcay something
else. Both wasted A double echo and a rustic
of leaves little green lizard scurrcd from warm
ledge into the ivy were the only response
The visitor tried again adding polite phrase to his
greeting; and the result was more discouraging
The lizard preserved utter silence; the echo bored
dcigncd but a single rcvCrbcration shadow crossed
the fat mans brow, and his dimpcS did the utmost
dmpcs could to express anxiety. Casting about for
step he rcined over to convenient rock drew his fce
from the srrlps. and, with sigh in which the horse
joined, slid in safety to the ground. Tying the animal
the stump of olive tree, he made his with the
caution of a young elephant the decrcpit bridge,
and passed into the courtyard that had witnessed last
night entertainment. The torch holders still held the
charrcd ends of the anbcux; but every vcstgc of the
life they had illuminated had vanished with their flame
The callers glance noted them as he scanned the win
dows; but these outer precincts were plainly uin-
habitabe he promptly made for the archway opposite.
The second looked as devoid of human life the
first and after brief survey during which his dimplcs
betrayed increased perturbation, the plump newcomer
again lifted up his voice
This time ne employed English. Hello thcrc!" he
sang out Il say! Where are You ALL Hello. Hello
thcrcl"
An echo of different quality and far greater polcness
than its ncghlor of the gateway hcocd back to him
with great anination but the tranquility of the scene
otherwise unbrokcn.
The visitor purple from his cxcrtions; but he
made another effort "TruScottl" he beloved. ooh,
Truscot! Are you there? Truscott, say
Perseverance met its reward A head at last APP
pcared at a window. 1t drowsy head, unCombcd,
blinking, bewdercd, but still recognizable the stock
brokers'. For the space of minute it frowncd out into
the sunlight Then, opening its lips, it spoke. well,
III be blanked" it calculated.
The man below too relieved to quarrel with his
welcome. 81 thought you'd gone, he said
The head, wide awake withdrew itself like that
of a startled tortoise, only to reappcar accompanied bya
dshcvcled, sleepy, yet still charming prcsentment of
Virginia Truscott
1T is-it is really Price Buckley she asserted, and
then. in roguish warning, " Don't you dare look!'
He wouldn't want to if he had my view remarked
her husband. Still, it's chance to prove that your
hair is naturally curly"
Isn't he horrid?" appealed Virginia
These amenities of the married did not interest
as Mrs Blair here?" he asked quickly. "And Miss
Ailburn9"
"Of course" answered the broker but you won't
find them up this early. Take look around the ranch
while dress
EARLY" said Buckley. Look at the sum- But
he addressed an empty window.
HI did not profit by the opportunity explore his
surroundings. His historic curiosity seemed
atrophied When the Truscotts descended they found
him rooted to the precise spot where they had seen him
first
The deuce take cases!" grumblcd the broker.
shaking hands. Il had to shave with cold water.
Not a bell to ring! Not servant within CALI
They re probably tagged out from their dancing,
suggested Virginia. 1T exhausted me even to watch
us" An uncomfortable yawn lent emphasis to her
statement. But we're overoyed to you, even if
were not sufficiently awake to show it. 1t was charm
ing of you to ride to meet The Prince will be
delighted are.
The diplomat listened with air of prcoccupation.
81 sha mt ntrudc on Rodoslav, he replied. 9" merely
want to how do you do to you all and then join you
in Cattaro arranged Isn't Mrs Blair up YETI It's
almost noon, you know
"Noon!" They chor,lscd the word at him.
More, if anything Is there a Rip Van Wrinkle
spell about this place? What ails your watchcs!'
1--WE ceased to be New Yorker" drawled Virginia
laZily Il don't carry one
Mines out of whack, said Truscott.
"Thcn believe mine" Their torpidity was beginning
to Buckley. Wouldn't it be well to look up
Mrs. Blair? She may have caught this sleeping
sickness too"
Nirqinia strcGhcd herself and Lulghcd II She has