Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-18
CHAPTER VI.-Continued.

CAAYTEk vl.-Contlnued.
Julien frowned. He, too. turned his
head, and he met the girls eyes. She
was looking at him curiously. It was not
the look of the woman who invites SO
much as the look of the woman who APP
peals for an understanding. who has
something to say. She smiled ever SO
family and touched with her finger the
scrap Of paper which she thrust into the
walters hand. Then she bent once more
over her plate. The man came across to
Julien
For you, monsieur" he announced,
and laid it by the side Of Julien's plate.
Read it, Hendricks whispered across
the table, for he had been quick to see
his companions first impulse.
why should II" Julien said. coldly.
Il have no desire to have anything to
do with that young person. What can
she have to say to me?"
Nevertheless, read 1t, "oKendrickS re-
peated.
Julien unrolled the scrap Of paper with
reluctant fingers. There were only a. few
words written there in hasty pencil:
Monsieur, there is a friend of mine
whom you must see. Call at No. II Ave-
nue. de st. Paul and ask for Nine. Chris
tophor. Do not attempt to speak to me.
This is for your good
Julien's fingers were upon the note to
destroy 1t, but again Hendricks stopped
him.
Julien" he insisted. don't be an idiot.
The little girl knows who you are. She
can't imagine that you are in the hurnor
just now for fiirtations. Put the note in
your pocket and call. One can't tell.
Your life has been 50 artificial that you've
probably left off believing in any adven-
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me into different places and never neg
lect an opportunity like that
"A sister manicurist, I expect" Julien
replied. scornfully; "a palmist, or some
creature of that Sort
Hendricks hammered upon the table for
the waiter.
Zone takes ones chances" he agreed,
''but I do not think that the little girl
over there would send you upon q FOOLS
errand. There are other things in life,
you know, Julien. You carry in your
head political secrets which would be
worth a great deal. There may be dan
ger in that CALL
Julien looked at him with family curl
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asked.
Hendricks shrugged his shoulders The
waiter had arrived and he gave him a
vociferous order.
them ought to be sufficient to induce you
to keep that appointment. You leave
here-sha1l we say under a cloud ?-pre-
sumably Disguised with life. with the gov
eminent which gives you no second
chance, with your country which dis
cards you. And you have been under
secretary Of state for foreign affairs.
Can't you conceive that this woman on
whom you are to call might make sug-
gestions to you which would at least be
QnnSfnO3 lnnR Tn
lien. Remember, you've lived in the
stilted places. l haven't. I believe in the
underground world. You must know for
yourself that great deal Of the truth
leaks up through the gratings."
THAT Is true enough Julien admitted,
"but somehow or other"
Let 1t go at that" Hendricks inter-
rupted. Promise me that you will call at
that address
Julien laughed.
Yes. I'll call.' he promised.
Then look across at the little girl and
nod" Hendricks suggested. She s
watching you all the time anxiously. The
man hasn't come back yet"
Julien turned his head half unwillingly.
The girl was leaning across the, table.
lips were parted, her eyebrows were
slightly raised. as though In question.
She had been holding a menu before her
face to shield her from the casual OBJ
server, but the moment Julien turned his
head she lowered it. He inclined his head
slowly. A curious expression OF relief
took the place Of that appearance of
strained anxiety. Her face became nat
ural once more. She laid down the menu
and took q sip Of wine from her glass.
raised his glass to his lips.
We will drink, my dear Julien he
said, Ito Your visit to Nine. Christopher
and what may come Of it!''