Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-11
CHAPTER Xxx


At 2 O'Clock with obvious reluctance,
Hendricks new friends departed. Their
Ieave-taking was long and ceremonious-
Hendricks. indeed. insisted upon escort
ing mademoiseIle to the door. Madame
left the place with the assured conviction
that a prospective sOn-in-law was soon
TO present himself-it could be for no
other reason that the English gentleman
had SO sedulousIy attached himself to
their party. Monsieur having less senti-
ment was not so sure. Medemoiselle
had both hopes and fears. They dis
cussed the matter fully on their home
ward drive
Hendricks strolled over TO the table
where julien was and touched him on
the shoulder
oIs this 10 be another an-night sit
ting?" he asked.
Herr Freudenberg was deep in CONVEX
satfon with Monsieur Jesen-the friend Of
rnademoiselle's friend. He glanced up,
but his greeting was almost perfunctory.
Hendricks looked keenly at the man who
was leaning back in his padded seat The
eyes Of Monsieur Jesen were little more
hloodshot now. He had spit wine down
the front OF his waistcOat and cigar
ashes upon his coat sleeve. He was by
no means an inviting person to look at
Yet about his forehead and mouth there
was an expression OF power. Herr Freu-
denberg with obvious regret, abandoned
his conversation for the moment
'sTou are taking your friend awayf
he remarked suavely. we shall part
from him with regret. Sir Julien" he
added, whispering in his ear. 7 must
have your answer to my proposition l
win put Il into absolutely definite shape,
IL you ike, within the next few days"
I move into my old rOOms-number Il
Rue de ACCOMPLISHMENTS morning
or rather this morning" Julien replied.
you might telephone or eau there at
any time"
Tell me. is what I have proposed in
any way attractive to you?" Hrr Freu-
denherg asked. still speaking in an un-
dertone-
..In a sense il is" julien answered
at needs further consideration. OF
course. I must also consult my friend"
Herr Freudenberg glanced at Hendricks
and shrugged his shoulders. He had the
air OF one slightly annoyed. Hendricks
was bending over Mademaiselle Ike. Herr
Freudenberg whispered in -Julien's ear:
You take too much advice from your
boisterous friend, dear Sir Julien" he
asserted Mark my words. he viii try
10 keep you here cooling your heels upon
the mat He will prevent you from rails
ing your hand 70 knock upon the door
OF destiny. These men who write are
ike that They do not understand ac-
ton"
Hendricks turned from Mademoiselle-
You are ready. -ulien7" he asked
quite" Julien answered.
They made their adieux- Herr Freu-
denberg watched them leave the room
The man by his side-Monsieur Jesen-
also watched a little curiously.
AN English journalist" Herr Freu-
denherg remarked; some say a man Of
ability I find him q trifie boisterous and
uncouth Monsieur Jesen. our converse
ton interests me immensely. feel
sure"
Jesen looked suspiciously around
I'VE have talked enough OF busi-
this Of yours For the rest. I cannot
tell wonderful ideaF' he continued.
and as for me. am not the man to
embrace itg''
you have but TO say a single word"
Herr Freudenberg reminded him soft
". "and all is arranged"
Monsieur Jesen pulled furiously at
cigarette. The fingers which had held
the match 10 IL were shaking The
man himself seemed unsteady on his
seat Yet it was obvious that his brain
was working.
Herr Freudenberg." he said. there
is but one weak point in all your chain
o. arguments To do as you ask II
will be necessary that IL, Paul Jesen,
so well known, whose opinions are
followed by millions Of my country
people il would be necessary for me
to abandon my convictions, to turn
right-abOut-face. Ask yourself. is il
not ike selling ones honor when one
writes the things one does not be-
meyeg'
Herr Freudenberg smiled.
NY friend, you ask me a question
the reply TO which is already spoken.
! tell you that behind. at the back OF
your brain. you know and realize the
truth OF all these things. Think. man