Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

"Now why, said he to himself, "why is DR.. Mizare
interested in this peSto"
There coming to this query from the silence,
Samson placed the flask the table again. and wandered
inderently to and fro, examining chiefly intellec
tua person WILL the small collection of books the
shelves against the wall In physicians library
expects heavy volumes anatomy materia medica,
physiology, chemistry, or anyone of the diver
gent branches that spring from these themes but to the
Veterans establishment he found this assemblage of
books consist entirely of tones entomology. He
glanced from the little library against the wall to the
bottle the table, crossed and picked again,
scrutinzng its contents with knitted brow. The good
doctor puzzled. He sat down, and was thinking
deeply when at last the door opened, and Nizare
IN
Il am sorry have kept you waiting he began, and
the perfunctory tone in which he spoke robbed his
words of any virtue an apology might possess. 10
tell you the truth, Sir my object in settling at Barton
Simnel to take advantage of its seculson in the
furtherance of certain lines of scientific study which
make my speciality. | spoke with some plainness to
your rector the occasion OF his visit to me, hoping
that he might give currency my determination not to
be disturbed unnecessarily my researches by social
favors which have intention of either receiving or
giving.
DR.. Samson, slow in his movements, had not
completely turned toward his reluctant host until this
discourse spoken in quick crisp tones had reached its
conclusion.
@Barton-Simnel" he said "s an excellent place for
study with the drawback that it is little sleepy and
relaxing; but when once you get
HERE he caught sight of the others face and his jaw
II dropped. He recoied step two, in spite of
himself. Where had he met this man before? When,
in wears past had he this fofbdding countenance?
Why was it associated in his mind with feeling of
pugnance and horror? How he instantly to know
that although the was right in designating himself
physician he lied when he said his Mizare?
"You about to observe, perhaps, that when
becomes accustomed to the relaxing nature of the val
ley there then possibility of good work being per-
forned?' Mzare's tones were less staccato than they
had BEEN Something almost resembling suavity crept
into his sentence.
"Yes, that is what l going to say replied DR..
Sanson recovering himself. Il beg your pardon for
my momentary halt. An old mans wits go wool gath
erng upon occasion. Where have met you before,
DR.. Mizareo'
al am sure don't know If it was within the last
ten years. meeting may have taken place in Paris,
Berlin, Vienna, Heidelberg or Bonn.
at is than ten years since visited any of the
cities you name, replied Samson.
"Then may have met in Edinburgh | hold a
medical degree from the university of the Scottish cap
ita7
Il am London man myself" resumed his visitor,
3and although have never had the advantage of study
ing abroad, endeavor to keep myself in touch with
foreign thought and progress, reading do French
and German well enough for practical purposes DO
you hold diplomas from any of these ceners of learn
ing?'
From all of them, said Mizare shortly.
"You are well equipped for great career, and fear
you will seek wider sphere of influence than
Barton Simnel can offer
"As told you, came here for quiet and uninter-
rupted study. shall not practise, either in Barton
elsewhere. 1t is my ambition produce a work that
will revoutonze the world and to get with it fear
must be discourteous to bid you good afternoon
4Just one moment before go, and / hope you will
pardon veterans curiosity. have never seen for
eign medical diploma. Would you mind showing me
of yourso'
Samson doubtless thought he very crafty in MAX
ing this request; but he merely put the other his
guard Mizares eyes almost closed, and through the
Sits between the lids Samson caught glimpse of cleo
trio fire. The expression of malignancy merely
momentary After short silence Mizare said calmly:
Il shall be delighted to give you such proof parch-
ment affords that possess the qualifications to which
/ have laid claim
Ihe vo11npcr man took from drawer a bundle Of