Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-02
CHAPTER XIX-Continued.

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Hendricks was Immediately fluent. He
talked in ornate phrases of the resources
of the British empire, the perfection OF
her fleet the wonder of her new guns.
Julien. who knew him well. was amazed
not only at his apparent earnestness. nut
at his insincerity. He was speaking wei
and with wealth Of detail which was
impressive enough His little company
of new friends were listening to him with
marked attention: Julien alone seemed
conscious that they were listening TO
man who was speaking against his own
: convictions.
Monsieur, Monsieur Julien.
II was the voice of Mile. Ike. She was
leaning slightly forward in her place.
JuIien turned quickly around and she mo-
toned him I'd seat by her side. He rose
at once and accepted her invitation
II do not disturb you?'' she asked. 1T
seemed to me that your friend was talk,
ing with those strange people there ana
that YOU were not very much Interested
1t Is dull when one sits here alone.
NATURALLY" Julien agreed. MY friend
talks politics and for my part 1t Is very
certain that i would sooner talk OF other
things with mademoiselle.
She was a born firt-a matter or ma
tionalitv as well as temperament. and not
TO be esca ped-and her eyes flashed the
correct reply. But moment later she
was gazing wistfully at the door.
You expect Herr Freudenbers? Julien
inquired az
Il cannot tell" she replied. Il must
not say that / am expecting him because
he did not ask me to meet MN mere bu.
I thought. perhaps. that ne might come
so I risked it, / was restless tonight L
do not sing this week because Herr Freu-
denberg is in Paris. and without any oc-
cupation it is hard to controi the
thoughts. l sat at home until | couid
bear it no longer. En- bien l sent for
little carriage and ventured here. There
is chance that he may come.
'Mademoiselle permits that offer her
some SUPPER Julien suggested
She hesitated and glanced at the clock
You are very kind. Sir Julien she an
swered. Il have waited because l nave
thought that there was chance that
he might come. and to sup alone Is
drear thing If monsieur really-Ah. Be
hold, After all. ii is he. 1t IS he VINO
comes. What happens"
Ii was indeed. Herr Freudenberg who
had mounted the stairs and was yfeldlng
now his coat to the attentive vestialre-
Herr Freudenberg. unruff1ed and precisely
attired in evening clothes. He showed
not the slightest signs of his recent adj
venture. He chatted gayly TO Albert and
waved his hand to mademoiselle He
came toward them with smile upon his
face. walking lightly and with the foot
steps of Young man. Yet mademOiSelle
shivered. her lip dropped.
HE is not pleased she murmured. Il
have done wrong.
There was nothing apparent to others
in Herr Freudenbergs manner to justify
her conviction. He raised her fingers to
his lips with charming Sayety.
Dear Marguerite" he exclaimed. this
is indeed delightful surprise. And Sir
Julien. too. | am enchanted. Once more
let US celebrate. Let us sup. / am In
time. eh?''
With me- if you please Julien in
sisted. taking up the menu.
Herr Freudenberg smiled genially.
Host or guest who cares so long as
we are joyous?'' he cried. sitting on made
moiselle's other side. although to-
night he added. with humorous glance
at Julien, lit should surely be l who en-
tertains, Dear Marguerite"
He patted her hand. She looked al him
pathetically and he smiled back again
BE happy. my child" he begged. 1T
is gone. that little twinge. 1t was per-
haps jealousy" he whispered in her ear.
Sir Julien has captured many hearts
She drew a sigh of content. She raised
her eyes with the few inches of perfumed
lace which she called a handkerchief. 1t
was passing. that evil moment.
There is no man in the world she
told him. softly, who should be able to
make. you jealous. In your heart you
know.
lie laughed lightly.
You will make me vain. dear one. Give
me your little fingers to hold for a mo-
ment There-it is finished
He looked around the room with the
light yet cheerful curiosity of the pleas
ure-seeker. Then he leaned over toward
Julien
What does our shock-headed friend
the journalist do in that company" he
asked. with a backward motion of his
head.
Julien smiled.
He is devoted to madame with the
double chin. He is apparently also de-
voted TO mademoiselle, the daughter of
madame with the double chin. He is
contemplating, ] believe. an alliance with
the bourgeoisie.'
Herr Freudenberg watched the group
for a moment with a slight frown
They are types, he said. under his
breath, absolute types. Hendricks is
studying them, without a doubt
He continued his scrutiny of the room.
Then he leaned toward mademoiselle
Dear Marguerite
''Yes?'
There is Mile. Soupelles there" he
pointed out. sitting with an untidy-iook-
ing man in morning coat and a red tie
You see them"
But certainly mademoiselle agreed
They are together always. 1t is an al
lance that"
1T would please me-" Herr Falkenbery
continued still speaking almost under his
breath. Ito converse with the companion
o. Mile. Soupelles. From you, dear Mar
guerite. conceal nothing. made no ap-
pointment with you tonight because it
was my intection to speak with that per-
son. and ! could not tell where he would
be. All has happened fortunately We
srend our evening together after all. See
what YOU can do 10 help me Go and talk
with your friend, Mile. Soupelles. Bring
them here if you can. Sir Julien thinks
he is ordering the supper but he is too
late; | ordered il from Albert as l en-
tered. -
Mademoiselle rose a once and shook
out her skirts She kissed her hand
across the room to her friend
I go 10 speak to her." she promised.
What ] can do | will You know that.
dear one. But he is a strengthening
man. this companion of hers. You know
who he iso His name is Jesen IL | were