Arizona republican., 1914-05-17

going in too. What caste would those dancers be, Ramabai?"
 Parahs, quite possibly probably brgands."
 The rim of the sinking rapidly as Bruce drew his elephant halt before the gate of the white walled city. The guard out barring the way.
 q am Ramabai a friend of Bala Khan. I come pay him visit. Direct his house his palace. The authority in Ramabai's voice sufficient for the guard who gave the directions The party continued on into town. It odd place for walled city. There wasn't tree about not sign of boscage except some miles away where the hills began to slope upwards Bruce wondered what the inhabitants fed upon. It more like an Egyptian village than anything he had in India Bruce asked for his rifle which he laid careessy in the crook of his arm. One could tell
 Presently they upon group in the center of which the dancers their vacations They ceased their mad whrngs at the sight of the two elephants. There of these men, fierce of eye and built musculary. No effeminae Hindus here, unused Bruce, who did like the looks of them a The surround ing natives stared with variant emotions Many of them had never white before. Their gaze centered upon the colonel. Kathyn almost dark Pun dta and for Bruce, only his European dress distn- guished him from Ramabai, for there was scarcely shade difference in color But the colonel having been weeks in prison pale alabaster and his hair shone like threads of silver.
 On through the narrow streets sometimes the sides the elephants scraped against the mud and plaster of the buildings, and could easily look into the second stories No seemed hostile only natural curiosity evinced by those standing in doorways leaning out of windows.
 The house of Bala Khan was not exactly palace but it of respectable size. high wall surrounded the compound. There gateway open at this A opd1 dv od hafu wanted.
 Say to your master, Bala Khan that Ramabai of Maaho Singh, his old friend. awaits with friendly greetings"
 Kit whispered Kathlyns father, this chap Rama bal wouldn't make bad king. And look!" excitedly. There's the sacred elephant and if he isn't white, I'll eat my hat!"
 kathyn sighed gratefully. That her father could be interested in anything good sign for the future. A few days rest and wholesome food would put him half way on his legs Her vitality was an nheri- from her fatser The male line of the family well known for its recuperatve powers.
 The ran back into the compound and spoke 10 dignfed man, who proved to be high caste Brah- min, having in his charge the care of the white elephant He disappeared and returned soon with the Khan The pleasant face though proudly moded together with the simplicity of his appearance conveyed Kathlyn the fact that here be trusted, least for the present He greeted Ramabai cordially struck his hands and ordered out the servants take charge of what luggage there and lead away the elephants to be fed and watered
 Coureously he asked Kathlyn how she had become injured and Ramaba acted interpreter. He then ushered them his house. spread rugs cushions for them to sit upon, and mildly inquired what had brought the of his old friend far.
 CoI told between sips of tea and bites of cakes which had been out for the guests his experiences in Alaha
 The rulers of Alaha," observed Bala Khan have always been half mad"
 Ramabai nodded in agreement
 You should have gone back" went on Ba!a Khan lighting cgaret and eyeng Kathlyn with won- der and interest. "Ah, that Durga Ram whom they call Umballah. 1 have heard of him. but fortunately for him our paths have not crossed in any way" He blew
 cloud of smoke above his head "Well, he has shown wisdom in avoiding me. In front of me, desert; be- hind me, verdant hills and many sheep and cattle well guarded am too far away for them to bother. Some times the desert thieves a furry, but that is nothing. It keeps the tulwar from growing rusty" batting the great knife at his side.
 Bala Khan muscular; his lean hands denoted work; his clear eyes, the and the wind He was in height and build something after the pattern the colonel.
 And to force me :" said the colonel.
 You could have given it to this Umbaah" wisely.
 "T That would not do."
 " In each case you showed forethought The Durga Ram, when he had you where he wanted you" Bala Khan drew finger suggestively across his throat.
 Ramabai, of my friend will have many sheep for you this autumn What is it to me whether you Hindus eat beef or not?" He laughed
 :" am not Hindu in that sense," returned Ramabai. "1 have but God"
 " And Mahomet is his prophet" said the host piousy.
 Perhaps. l Christian"
 Bruce stirred uneasily, but his alarm was without foundation.
 !" Christian" unused Bala Khan. "Ah, well; have no fear of me. There is Mahdi in these hls There is but road to paradise and argument does not help us on the way.'
 Lowly and quickly Pundita translated for Kathyn 70 that she might miss none of the conversation.
 " The Colonel Sahib looks worn."
 "I am."
 Now, in my travels have been to Bombay, and there dressed like white people. have the com plete dress Perhaps the Colonel Sahb would be pleased to if he can wear it? And also the use of my