Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-29

securely upon his lean neck. That his
star was still in ascendancy he be-
lieved. The Pasha would not be IN
Bagdad for many weeks. The reVolu'
ton in Constuntinople, the success OF
| the Young Turk party, made the
Pasha's future incumbency a matter OF
conjecture. While he pulled those
wires familiar to the politician, Ma
homed set out bravely to recover the
stolen rug. He was prepared to pro-
coed to any length to regain it, even
to the horrible Go his Oriental mind
necessity of buying it. He retained
his travel;worn garments circumspect'
ly, for none would believe that hia
burnouse was we'll lined with English
bank-notes.
"Well?" said Ryanne, whirling his
cane. He was by no means at ease.
There was going to be trouble some
where along the road
II have come for the Yhiordes, eff
fendi."
"The rug? That's too bad. ] haven't
It,"
"Who hasR" One fear beset Mahom.
eds heart; this dog, whom he called
efrendi, right have sold 1t, since that
must have been the ultimate purpose
of the theft. And If he had sold 1t
to one who had left Egypt Ma
, homed's neck grew cold. who has
1t, effendi? Is the man still in CatroT
Eyes. If you and your two friends
will come with me to the English-Bar,
I'll explain many things to you," as
sured Ryanne, beginning. as he be-
lieyed, to see his way forward. Don't
be afraid. I'm not setting any trap for
you. III tell you truthfully that !
didn't expect to see you SO soon. II
you'll come along III do the best can
: to straighten out the matter. What do
you say?"
Mahomed eyed him with keen dis
trust. This white man was as strong
in cunning as he was in flesh. He had
had practical demonstrations. Still,
whatever road led to the recovery OF
the rug must needs be Travelled. HIS
arm, though it still reposed in sling
was not totally helpless. 1t stood
three to one, then He spoke briefly
to his companions, over whom he
seemed to have some authority. These
two inventoried the smooth-faced Fer
inghi. One replied Mahomed ap-
proved. Three to one, and In these
streets many to call upon. in case OF
open hostilities. The English-Bar Ma
homed knew tolerably well. He had
known it in the lawless and reveling
eighties. It would certainly be neu-
trail ground, since the proprietor was
Greek. With a dignified sweep Of his
hand, he signed for Ryanne to get into
the carriage. Ryanne did SO, relieved
He was certain that he could bring
Mahomed round to a reasonable view
Of the affair. He was even willing to
| give him little money. The three
Arabs climbed in beside him. and the
journey to the hostelry was made
without talk Rysnne pretended to be
vastly interested IN the turmoil
through which the carriage rolled, now
swiftly, now hesitant, now at q stand
still, and again tortuously. Once Ma
homed felt beneath his burnouse for
his money; and once Ryanne, IN the
pretense of seeking cigar, felt for
his. They were rather upon even
terms in the adjudication of each 9TH
er's character.
The English-Bar was not the most
inviting place. Sober, Ryanne had
never darkenad its doors. The door
of garlic prevailed over the lesser
smells Of bad cooking. 1t was lighted
only from the street, by two windows
and O door that swung open all the
days In the year. The windows were
generally half obscured by bills an.
nouncing boxing-matches, wrestling
bouts and the Autographs Of cheap
| theaters. The walls were decorated
in q manner to please the inherent
Anglo-Saxon taste for strong men, fast
horses, and pink-tighted Venuses. a
few iron-topped tables Uttered both
room and sidewalk, and here We're
/ men Of dozen natIonalities, slipping
coffee, drinking beer, or solemnly