Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-03
CHAPTER V.-Continued.

fed. Explain"
why. he spoke your name while I held
your hands then afterward said he didn't
know you
This time II was 1 who wlnked, also
put something substantial in his hand
and babe him preserve silence.
/ was entirely correct when i judged
that D'Crvtlle would not long delay max
ing another move in the game. He was
prompt. but. as / might have anticipated
in dealing with such man. ii was ex-
actly the step had not expected BY ma
ture he should have attempted a hidden
stroke: imagine, then, my surprise When
next morning. with the sunlight over All
the island and sea, he came walking
briskIy up the path to the veranda where
/ sat. His manner was businesslike- i
rose to greet him.
you'll permit me to visit your he In
quired. suGvely.
by all means-in daylight
placed a chair for him, which he ac-
copied graciously.
senor.''
1T is, without question"
And I suppose you . enjoy III W., ala M,
do me the honor to call merely for a dis
cussion Of scenery.
He twisted a point of his mustache and
turned to me, smiling.
.'The last time we met-let me see." he
began WAS It not on q steamer gang
way in New York? You were IN a great
hurry to get ashore"
while you were in a great hurry to
get aboard Time has treated you Wen.
Your fortunes were rather OBSCURE tnen.
NJ. D'Urville-
'.Senor Del Hervalle. I pray you,' he
interrupted, calmly. at the same time
lifting a hand in protest.
M D'Urville does not exist, II. indeed,
such a gentleman ever existed-a me-
chanic. I believe you said last evening.
Bah! what have we to do with artisans
I know nothing OF them or of this d
vile. and I am sure that you, my fr1end;
remember nothing of such a man. And
my visit is to discuss with you the dispo-
sition Of the map which you now hold
well. it really needs little discussion"
I said, "seeing that it's mine
You are impetuous. nasty, senior W ooo-
worth"
He moved the tails OF his coat upon his
knees. folding his hands upon his walk
ing stick, and looked at me inquiringly.
What do you propose? l asked
Concerted action. I am In q position
Of influence and have many sources OF
knowledge I will advise you where TO
dispose Of it,
"What fortress is 1t the map OFF,
"Ah. senior. that / must not say. You
have the map, but without its name 1t is
worthless; have the name. but without
the map I am helpless. We must, as
say, combine our forces to place the map
where it will prove the most effective"
LAS well as lucrative?' ] smiled.
1.-The secret war constantly going on be-
tween nations. my young friend, allows
many things to be done which would be
discreditable in private life, he remarked.
What we would never do In q personal
capacity. as between one man and an
other, is In international affairs legiti-
mate. 1t is part OF the preparedness Tor
war We, therefore, will be acting only
the part Of patriots, assisting our noble
countries, inasmuth as we weaken a
rival"
/ smiled at this sophistry. Then the
noble part would be for me to deliver
this to my government at once. I will do
So"
No" His hand was again lifted to
stop me. THAT would be q hasty error.
Here we have a map of European
fortress, shall we say? In European af-
fairs the United States is neutral. has
little concern. But what of Europe it
self? All. Senior Woodwork, we must
play a stroke of policy-you to assist in
secret your splendid republic. ! to deal a
wound to those selfish nations who al
ready have sought to crush my good
friend, Ell presidente. and seize his GUS
toms. No, no. we will dispose Of 1t In a
quarter where it will accomplish much.
and since this is a practical age, We shall
personally benefit by the patriotic transac-
ton. Intrust to me negotiations"
You're built for such, I'm sure"
"And the map
Now 1t is you who are In haste, Senior
Del Hervalle. Your action Of last night
is still fresh in mind, and l tell you
frankly that have no idea of selling the
map or going into partnership with you.
I really don't trust you, you KNOW" / re-
marked, pleasantly, while looking him in
the eyes.
Your record while brilliant is not ex-
actly inspiring, even allowing for its sue
cess. You know you might run off with
passes treachery. Take. for instance.
your little affair with Lonagan, the gun
runner
There was slight narrowing Of his
of his placid composure, l undershot the
mark. He continued to smile upon me,
his hands resting upon his walking stick.
"Lonagan-a contemplate trader" he
said. But 1 perceive, Senior Woodwork,
that our views are yet some distance
from time to time until this matter is
agreed upon
ST fear 1t will be useless
There again you are impetuous Diplo-
be diplomatic" He took up his hat and
rose Let me suggest you keep close
watch upon the map"
Never fear as to that"
do not let 1t pass from your posses
SION"
II will not, can assure you''
Even to go from the island"
Now I looked at him closely. His
voice had grown a trife more insistent
Was this a yelled threat? Was he warn
ing me not to attempt to take the map
from out Of his reach?
You are favored with visitors, he
said, presently.
Sure enough, up the path came my
German. He moved leisurely. swinging
his stick. At the step of the veranda he
lifted his hat politely. then mounted.
IF your business Is finished. Mr.. Wood
of certain subject.
Il can't do that until I am apprised Of
whom I'm receiving"
He drew forth q card case and, extract
ing card, handed it to me. / examined
it. The humor Of the situation was too
keen to be ignored, and SO turned to the
Frenchman:
"Senor Del Hervalle, allow me to pre-
sent to you Baron Adolph Won Hussman
baron, Senior Del Hervalle. special en-
voy from Venezuela"
The pair bowed. Del Hervalle's face
beamed welcome and courtesy; the baron's
countenance was polite and expression
less. Then I could not resist adding:
You two should meet. as you both
appear interested in certain document
which l possess"
Baron. we shall be great friends.
Senior Del Hervalle exclaimed. delight
fully.
"The interests of Germany and Ven-
ezuela-and France. shall / say?-can
never move except in harmony.
Such good will was deserving OF honor
We'll drink cup of wine.' l said.