Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-28

naturally, to other things in life. Do you
know that you will find them greater?"
He shook his head.
1t is too early for me to believe that,
he said. II will admit that now and then
in my forced solitude I have sometimes
realized that one may become too en-
crossed in a career Of ambition. One
may shut out many things In life that are
sweet and wholesome. But 1t is too early
yet for me to look back upon what has
/ am glad to be a wanderer on the face
of the earth, a homeless man, q waif.'
She shrugged her shoulders.
you know that people are talking
about you in London?" she asked, alb
ruptly.
He looked a little startled.
IT know nothing Of the Sort" he replied.
IT have scarcely looked at newspaper
for weeks. Hendricks is over here with
some story
"Who is Kendricks?" she interrupted.
"a journalist, an old friend Of mine.
What he told me, though, I looked upon
as simply little more malice from my
friend Carraby."
Tell me exactly his news
'He told me-" Julien continued, that
there Is good deal of unrest over in
London concerning our relations with
France. The absolute candor and com.
pletely good understanding which existed
short time ago seems to have become
clouded. Carraby is trying to suggest in
English circles that have been using my
influence over here against the present
government. The absurd part Of 1t Is
that although have been in France for
month, arrived in Paris only yester-
day"
said. 'It is in the country places, at the
by-elections, and twice in the house itself
lately, that things have been said which
point to q certain impotence at your hav-
ing been dropped so completely. You
know Brentwood?'
A strong, firm man." Julien replied,
'sbut scarcely a friend Of mine.''
'We1l, In your mouse of parliament, the
night before last" she continued, "he said
that your country needed men in the for
eign office who. however great might be
their love OF peace, still were not afraid
of war, and your name was mentioned"
Julien smiled
"They used to call me the firebrand.
suppose I am in a great minority. 1
have never been able to see that a whole
and ones honor, is an unmixed curse. 1t
is the natural blood letting Of strong
country
mo wonder you are unpopular in radi-
eyebrows: .but, anyhow. what I really
want to say to you is this. Don't do any
thing rash. You have made the acquaint-
ance of the most dangerous man in Eu-
rope. Don't let him control your actions,
don't let him influence you. want you
way open for your return"
He shook his head.
II do not think that my return is ever
possible
Have you talked with your friend Ken
dricks?" she asked.
mot yet," he replied.
Hear what he has to say" She con-
tinued. Bring him to see me II You
WILL
II will try" he promised
They were silent for a. moment listen
ing to the splashing Of the fountain out
side and the distant hum Of the city.
do you know that you are very kind
to me?" he said.
"You were very much afraid Of me yes
terday." she reminded him.
Had I any cause?"
She smiled
II shall not tell you my secrets. You
must find them out. have dabbled in
politics, have dabbled in diplomacy.
with your sex. as think you know. 1t
has never interested ME before even to
give good advice to q man. If 1 were
you, Sir Julien, beyond a certain point 1
would not trust Nine. Christopher, for
when the time comes have always the
feeling that il a mans career lay within
my power, would sooner wreck 1t than
help him."
"Of course you are talking nonsense, =
he declared.
know. can look back now to half
hour Of my life when I loathed every
creature that could call itself a man.
But it was single person." he. re-
minded her, who sinned."
His crime was too great to be the
crime of a single man, she asserted,
with a CULVER of passion in her tone. 1T
was the elimination Of the whole abom-
Unable selishness of his sex. One mans
life is too light price to pay for the
spared one Of your sex since. I never
SHALL
80 far you have been kind to me-" he
persisted.
up to certain point. Beyond that, I
warn you, 1 should have no pity. II you
were a wise man, think even now that
you would thank me for my luncheon and
take my hand and bid me farewell
Instead Of which, he said. smiling, 81
am waiting only to know when you will
me-"
She shook her head.
81 will make no. appointment" she said.
"Send me your telephone number directly
you move into your rooms IT am weary
of myself l may call for you, but l tell
you frankly that you must not expect 1t.
If see a way Of making use Of you, that
will be different"
May / come and see you agafn? ne
begged. You are dismissing me rather
abruptly
She shrugged her shoulders. She was
looking weary, as though the heat OF the
day had tried her.
.'I care very little, after ALL she an
swered, whether l ever see you again.
1 wish could care, although IL did the
result would be the same"
"You asked me question a short time
ago." he remarked. Let me ask you
the same. Have you never cared for any
one?"
IT cared once for my husband"
"You have been married?'
Most certainly. 1 lived with my hus-
band for two years"
And now?" he persisted.
1--WE are separated. You really do not
know my other manner
ct have never heard you called any.
thing but Nine. Christopher"
! well. you will hear It in time" she
assured him. you will probably think
you have made great discovery. In the
farewell"
She gave him her hands. He held them
In his perhaps a little longer than was
She raised her eyes question
ingly. He drew them a little closer.
Very quietly she removed the right one
and touched q bell by her side.
IF my automobile is of any service to
you, Sir Julien" she said. pray use 1t.
It waits outside and shall not be ready.
to go out for an hour at least
THANK you" he replied Your auto
mobile, empty has no attractions"