Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-21
E. PHILLIPS OPPENTIEIM

sources are open to me. l might propose
to Lady Anne here that she telephone
for the gendarmes. Why should l.. not
have an escort to take me to an hotel?"
Falkenberg shrugged his shoulders.
II like an idea," he admitted by all
favor to remember that this is my wife's
house and with her authority l request
that you leave it Immediately"
II WONDER" Julien asked, what may
be in store for me? What pleasant
schemes you have hatched?"
Falkenberg shrugged his shoulders.
'Listen," he said, If you listen atten-
lively you will hear the murmur of Paris
calling you back. Almost you can hear
pavements of the boulevards, the voice OF
life. You may find an asylum there. Who
can tell?"
They heard the soft swirl Of a woman
gown passing over the marble floor They
all turned. 1t was Nine. Christopher who
stood there.
"Still here?" she remarked.
Julien frowned
ut is not my intention to linger," he
assured her. prince Won Falkenberg has
given me your message. l am prepared
to CO."
Lady Anne moved hastily forward
do you know" she CRIED that they
will kill him? DO you know that this
man." she added, pointing to F'alkenberg,
has admitted it? Would you dare to
send him out to be butchered in the
streets?"
THE young lady exaggerates." Falken-
berg protested. This is a perfectly re-
spectacle neighborhood. What possible
harm can come to an English gentleman
Besides, have offered him, if he will, the
protection of my car
Nine. Christopher sighed. She waved
back Sir Julien.
.'Alas!' she exclaimed, there has been
a slight misunderstanding
She touched bell which stood on the
table by her side. Almost Immediately a
tall, pale-faced man in dark clothes APP
peared, followed by Jean, the butler.
my dear prince" she said to her hus-
band, II do assure you that you need
have no special anxiety. Let me present
tive service. M. Bourgan-the Prince Won
Falkenberg-Sir Julien Portel.'
NJ. Bourgan saluted The two men
looked at him-as yet they scarcely I'M
derstood.
IT suppose" Nine Christopher con-
tinued. that l am a somewhat nervous
woman, but you see 1 can always plead
the privilege OF my sex. ] was delighted
to have Sir Julien here with me, but in a
sense it was a responsibility 1t occurred
to me then to send a message to the min
lister OF the police, who happens to be a
great friend of mine, and at his sugges-
ton NJ. Bourgan here, who is. as / have
no doubt you both well know. very dis
tinguished in the service, has taken up
his residence in my house. He has oc-
cupied, as a matter Of fact, the next room
to Sir Julien's. Forgive me-" she added,
smiling at them ALL If kept this little
matter secret. but i know that men hate
a fuss. I propose, dear prince" she add
ed. turning to her husband. that NJ Bour-
gan accompanies you to your rooms You
need not fear then any molestation."
There was an absolute silence. 1t was
broken at last by the Prince Won Falken-
berg.
II must confess" he said, slowly, that
do not altogether understand "
Nine Christopher faced him with a
faint smile upon her lips. The smile it.
self told him all that he desired to know.
But, my dear prince she declared. ,.ft
Is my anxiety for your safety which In
duces me to propose this. Only a few