The Southern herald., 1912-04-26

IN AAE swat NhANN IA = AAAN eAs7-N ASA-A1NN
For some moments. through the mys-
terious working OF that sixth sense
which men are pleased vaguely to de-
nominate intuition. he had been sub
consciously aware OF being the object
OF some persons fixed regard, that
somebody was not only watching, but
weighing him. He sought the source
OF this sensation and, for a little time,
sought II unsuccessfully. Annoyed,
he persisted. He heard the croupierb
mechanical Rein ne va plus" follow
ed by the whlrring OF the wheel, but
cared so little that he would not turn
to watch the outcome. Only an ex-
clamation of the Austrians appraised
him Of the fact that red had won. He
glanced listlessly round 70 see the
money doubled. and let It rest, turn
ing back to his survey Of the throng.
A moment later his attention became
fixed upon two men who stood in the
doorway looking toward him. Again
the wheel buzzed, the ball clattered and
was still. The word rouge among 9TH
ers in the announcement told him that
again he had won; this time however,
he did not turn, but, frowning In
speculation, stared back at the two.
Stared? Indeed and he did just
that II it was impertinent, sure and
we're they not staring at him? And
who should gainsay an O'Rourke the
right to stare at anybody, be he king
or commoner? Furthermore, who
might these men be. and what their
interest in himself?
The one was tall and slender, sat
urnine; an elegant. owing as much to
the art of his tailor and upholsterer
as to his own indisputable, native dis.
tinction; a Frenchman-at least of a
type unquestionably Gallo. His face
vas very pale, his fine, pointed mus
tache very precise, Jaw square, fore.
head high, eyes deep and dark be-
meath brows heavy, level and black
manner marked by repose almost
threatening in its impassiblity.
His companion was shorter of stat
ure, younger man by at least ter
years, rather stout and very nervous
with fresh red face marred by hall
marks of dissipation; British, ever!
inch Of him.
That, I'm thinking" muse,
ORourke, will be the HONORABLE
BERTHE Glynn. Faith, he looks tn
part, at least; It's just that kind-ir
bred, underbred, without brains or rea
stamina-that would run through
+ halfmilllon sterling inside year"
But the other?
: Monsieur" the little Austrian stan
. mered excitedly in his ear, for you th
d red had doubled a fourth time"
! Thank ye." replied O'Rourke wit
out moving. Twill turn up seVe
. this run"
= The gambler subsidized. petl
:. fed.
But the other? O'Rourke continue
= TO probe his memory. Something
. the mans personality was curious
!. reminiscent. :. OF a sudden
:, remembered. The Frenchmar hi
y been pointed out to him, years ago.
!. Paris, as a principal In a Bouleva
: scandal which had terminated in
duel--a real duel, in which he h
been victorious. He was accustom
to anticipate such an outcome Of
=. affair OF honor, however; that W
4. why he had been named to O'Rourk
~ Des Trebea Chat was the name;
:, Viscomte des Trebes) was duelist
=. international disrepute.
ho Monsieur" the agitated voice q
m. tered in his ear, you have won J
op again-for the sixth time!"
an Let it stand for the seventh. m
-h. ami"
\" Why should Des Trebes be wat
on ing him so openly, so pointedly?
ID. he watched he became aware Il
hs these two, the Frenchman and
aw Englishman, were not alone; detacf
DIV though their attitude was. they WI
all evidently of party Of ladies and g
tlemen whose gay, chattering srC
his formed their background.
Of Monsieur. the seventh turn!"
be. "Yes, yes"
in. Rein ne va plus" croaked
an croupier.
lat One of tie ladies' turned to speak
IN. the Honorable Mr., Glynn. Smili
an he nodded, aSd offered her an a
tie She fingered, addressing Des Trel
Der The latter bowed, lifted his should
for and laughed lightly, plainly excus
,te- himself. A general movement t
his place in the party: 1t began to di
lnG tegrate, men and women pairing
ali moving at leisure toward the lot
ind Des Trebes alone remained. ORou
BILE could see that the personnel OF
an gathering was largely British.
,ro. recognized Lady Plinlimmon, WI
am Yacht (he had heard casualty had
vas rived in the harbor that MORNING.
IDENTIFY this was her party. Anot
Did womans figure caught his attenti
kef her back was turned but she had
the air, graceful set Of the shoulders