The Washington times., 1913-11-06

banged his books open in his hurry and
coughed loudly and unnecessarily, by
way of keeping himself in mind of the
fact that he was the busiest man in
London. For Charles was not yet
enough accustomed to work to take 1t
unceremoniously.
Disraeli's eyes twinkled as he watch
ed the efforts of his new assistant. Then
he turned and sent Lady Beaconsfield
for her morning drive as Hugh Meyers
was announced.
Both men in the room looked up
expectantly. This was one of the rich
est men-head of the most powerful
banking firm in existence. Yet he
was most unassuming in appearance
slightly round-shouldered. the kind of
man. as Disraeli had said. who would
be passed unnoticed on the street. His
hair was half gray. the nose a trifle
glowed like live fire from beneath his
thick eyebrows.
The two men went into an adjoin-
ing room, and Charles turned back to
his books. FOliambe came over and
leaned above him.
do you know what he's here for?'
he said, insinuatingly. Charles frown-
ed, .1 am very busy" he said, curtly.
He's here for the Suez canal. that
is what he is,' Foljambe said, watching
Charles keenly for a trace of express
sion at this bold guess. Charles leaped
from his chair as though a shot had
been fired at him.
That will do. Mr.. Foljambe." he
work. The door swung back, and
Clarissa, followed by Mrs. Travers,
came into the room. Charles greeted
the girl enthusiastically. too absorbed
in talking to her to notice that Mrs
Travers and Foijambe had exchanged
quick glances. and that the man has
tily had scribbled a note, and laid il
on a pedestal. as he went out.
Mrs. Travers slipped the note into
her glove, then walked leisurely down
the room to where the two were stand
ing. talking I'VE came to take Lady
saying. and We wanted to see you with
wet towel around your head" added
Mrs. Travers, with an easy laugh.
Not L. laughed Charles II work,
but / do not know at what I have
found lately how much about nothing 1
know"
That is great strides toward your
goal, isn't it?" asked the girl, admira-
ton creeping into her eyes as she
watched this TRANSFORMED lover.
rs it?'' he asked, meaningly. The
girl blushed. and walked to the window,
and stood looking over the garden.
Wont You come out and see our
plants" Charles coaxed, anxious to
have her to himself a moment This
was what Mrs. Travers wanted, So she
leave an old woman to rest her weary
bones.''
When the two were out of the room.
she quickly read the note, stuffed 1t
back into her glove. and picked up the
paper knife. Four times she struck the
table, deliberately, and, as by a signal,
Foljambe appeared in the doorway.
Agatha" he whispered
Hush she said, 'Meyers?'
Yes, they are agreed"
About the canal?"
Yes. Then-?"
Cairo, start now" The man Jumped
a little, but the woman went on quickly.
instructions at Trieste. BY way of
Ostend."
Another door opened. and Disraeli en-
tered the room alone. Foljambe shut
his door noiselessly, hoping he had
been unobserved.
We'll. Mrs. Travers." he greeted her,
'tall alone? How is your poor husband?'
Just the same" she sighed, in a
manner. AT Kissingen. you
know"
TOO bad. too bad" he murmured. all
and added as she rose,
You're not going so soon?'
Il must" she murmured. THE duch- |
ess will want me. Make my excuses to
the young people: they are In the gar |
den." and she swept out
"Ostend. Ostend' he muttered, as he |
her slim figure disappear down |
the hall. "Ostend." he repeated, sitting |
at the desk and absently beating a tat |
too on the top, while he thought. Once
more the door few open, and Fol- |
jambe's head appeared, as II had be- |
fore at the signal OF Mrs. Travers. II |
beg your pardon, sir. he said in con- |
fusion, Il thought you called" and he |
pulled the door shut again.
A great light suddenly broke over the |
prime minister's mind. Mrs. Travers
and Foljambe were spies: then they |
were in league. Russia had his secret: |
but how much did they know? He |
Jumped to his feet and called Charles, |
Charles"
Tire two young folks came running in /
from the garden. did Foljambe ever |
say anything to you about my personal |
natters?' he questioned.
Sometimes. sir, he acted rather i'm
pertinent" Charles answered Innocent
~"
"For instance?"
well, a while ago he asked IL YOU
and Meyers weren't talking about the 1
Suez canal
And what did You say?'
"Of course, i snubbed him. merely ]
stood UP and looked at him."
Disraeh threw UP his hands In horror.
What more could you have told him,
4 you had talked an hour?" he asked,
despair coming over him.
/ Continuation OF This Story VIII
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