Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-05-07
The Mischief Maker
Bv E. PHILLIPS OPPENEHELM

show you way back way which you
have never guessed
Julien looked across the table long
and earnestly.
Herr Freudenberg." he said. IF 1
answer you in the negative, it is be-
cause of your own words. The love
of your country, YOU told me not long
ago, is your religion. For her good
you would make use even of those you
call your friends. Now 1 am sincere
with you. 1 do not know whether to
trust you or not For that reason /
cannot attempt to discuss this matter
with you. 1 do not even ask that you
explain yourself"
You mean that at any rate you can
not trust me entirely?" Herr Freuden-
berg replied. well, if you had,
should have been disappointed in you
Still. have said things that were in
my heart to say to you We send now
for Mademoiselle Ike. Before very long
we talk together again" ~
Herr Freudenberg touched the bell A
waiter appeared almost Immediately
Find mademoiselle," he ordered.
Tell her that we wait impatiently."
Mademoiselle was not far away
Herr Freudenberg passed his arm
through hers.
I'VE return, 1 think" he said. This
little room has served it's purpose"
Julien on the landing tried to make
his adieux, but his host only laughed
at him. Madenoiselle Ike held out her
hand and led him into the room by her
side. 81
He wishes it, she murmured softly.
He has so few nights here. one must
do as he desires"
The little party returned to their Ia
BILE in the corner. Somehow or other,
their coming seemed to enliven the
room. There was more spirit in the
music. more animation in the converse
ton. Albert walked with sprightlier
step. Then Julien, in his passage down
the room, received, a distinct shock.
He stopped shorts
Hendricks, by Jeven he exclaimed.
Kendrick, sitting alone at a small
table, with bottle of champagne in
front of HIM and a huge cigar in his
he glanced at his Friends companions,
frowned for moment and gazed fixed
ly at Herr Freudenberg. Ssh
Julien, by all that's Iuchyi" he call
ed out. And haven't been in Paris
four hours! 1.called at your hotel and
they told me you were out. Sit down"
IT am not alone" Julien began to
explain.
Herr Freudenberg turned round.
You must present your friend.' he
declared. He must join u.s." HI
Julien hesitated for a moment.
Hendricks" he said. this is my
friend, Herr Freudenberg." eer-
The two men shook hands. Ken
bricks as yet had scarcely taken his
eyes off Herr Freudenberg's face.
81 am glad to meet you, SIR" he
remarked. 1T is odd, but your face
seems familiar toame."
Herr Freudenberg leaned over the
table.
MY friend, Mr.. Hendricks" he said,
you are, l believe, newspaper man.
and you should know the world. When
you see a face that is familiar to you
IN Paris, and in this Paris. it goes well
that you forget that familiarity, ehT'
Hendricks nodded
ut is sound" he agreed. Il will
join you, with pleasure"
''Mademoiselle,' Herr 'Freudenberg
continued, permit me to Introduce my
new friend Mr.. Hendricks. Mr.. Ken
Observation-Disclosures Ike. We will now
begin, if 1T is your pleasure, to spend
the evening. There is room in our
corner Mr. Hendricks Come there,
and presently Mademoiselle Ike will
sing to us. Mademolselle with the yell
low hair there will dance, the orches-
ira shall play their maddest music
This is Paris and we are young. All,
my friends, it comes to US but sell
dom to live like this" .,t
They all sat. down together. Herr
Freudeuberg gave reckless orders for
more wine. The chief d'orchestre was
at his elbow, Albert lowered in the