The Washington times., 1913-11-08
like pleased kitten, and looked at him

like pleased kitten, and looked at him
coquettishly.
so quick to grasp things" Disraeli
went on. neatly taking the paper from
her, then flinging the hand away from
him.
The woman looked at him, at bay,
We'll, what of it?' she said, shrilly.
"Ah.'' said Disraeli, that's better
That's how / remember you. I knew
had seen you before. 1t was al Ge-
neva. A man called Lumiey was there
with-shall l say his wife? No, COM
rade, was their word. They were paid
by Russia for decoying refugees back
TO Russia. to Siberia, to death"
A look almost of agony went over the
woman's face as the past was brought
up to her. And do you know where ]
saw the man again?" Disraeli went on.
I'm my own office. He called himself
Foljambe. He was employed by me, so
l could watch him. But 1 did not know
your lovely self at first, dear Mrs. Lum-
ley-Foljambe Travers."
We'll, what next?' asked the wom-
an, stubbornly.
Next" asked Disraeli. Why, this,
the canal is bought and paid for, that's
what's next
umph in her look. DO you know, then,
that your friend Meyers has failed?"
Disraeli rose as though daZed. No,
he murmured, be careful. l am very
weak. But why should believe your"
Because II was my invention she
cried; what do you - now?' she
rose and snapped her 4hger at him.
and started for the door. But half way
across the room she met Sir Michael
Probert, who entered hastily, expect
ing to see a half dead man. Instead,
Disraeli was standing in the center of
the room, smile of triumph on his
face, as he watched the woman he
had trapped into confession.
Sir Probert looked surprised. Whats s
going on?" he asked. If you are not
i'll. why did you send for me?'
Just to have little interview"
Disraeli answered. Like we had at
Glastonbury Towers"
''Ha, thought So" Sir Probert sat
his large self down on the strongest
chair, and fairly cackled in his salts
faction. Moses has failed you, so you
came"
Moses has not failed me-" said
Disraeli. quietly. II have carried my
scheme through"
You have purchased the suez
cana?"
Il have I went to the wealthiest
private banker 1 knew Of, Hugh
Meyers"
"Haw. a Jew
Meyers not being a party man. but
a patriot, saw the greatness of the
ford to Ismail He has succeeded.
Understand me. / put this quite SIM
ply. Deeford has bought the canal
and paid for 1t with a check drawn
on the Bank of England with Meyers
signature. Meantime Russia has gotten
wind of it and through one of the most
fascinating women of my acquaint-
ance"-with an elaborate boy to Mrs.
Travers-"and Meyers is bankrupt"
"What?'
Russia has ruined him"
Mr.. Disraeli, ] warned you of this.
You must get out of it as best you
can It's no use appealing TO me-"
He rose to leave, but Disraeli rose.
too. "No?" he asked gently; then I
won't appeal, / commando
You will sign this note giving Mr..
Meyers unlimited credit"
I-ars you mad?'
Il never was so sane in my life. Mey-
ers is ali right II he has time to re-
cuperate. The Bank of England must
II refuse, sir. absolutely. am an
English citizen. l refuse to be or
dered about by an alien Jew
Lady Beaconsfield stood up, her ewes
flashing, but Disraeli took her hand
and held her quiet.
But in this case. the said Jew hap-
pens to the the better citizen, moreover
he happens to be prime minister
DO YOU threaten me? Do you think
you can scare me?'
Il do. Your bank is a national jnsti-
tuition. When II is known that the lack
Of patriotism of one man has put our
In the position of a person who
tries TO pass a fraudulent check, exposes
a nation to the ridicule Of the world,
what becomes Of the bank
You cannot touch the bank Sir
Probert called violently.
"I'II smash the bank said DisraelI.
Every one in the room rose, their faces
flushed with excitement. Parliament
granted the bank its charter Parlia-
ment can withdraw it,"
Good Godr' said Sir Probert. and
sank into a chair. seeing his defeat.
And shall Withdraw ii at nv bid
ding" Disraeli followed UP his first
advantage. "Your board of directors
will be swept away, your shareholders
your bank ruined and you
am prime minister I |
can do this, and if vou don't sign that
order, by God ] will
Sir Probert hesitated, then crossed to
the table. made out an order and sign |
"A IL ITS OUTRAGEOUS for p,an Ike :