The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-15

Pariahs, quite possibly; probably brigands."
 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.
 l am Ramabai friend of Bala Khan. I to him visit Direct his house his paace.
 The authority Ramabai's voice sufficient for the guard who tho necessary directions The party continued on into town. It odd place for walled city. There wasn't tree about. a sign of boseage except miles away where the hills began to slope upwards. Bruce what the inhabitants fed upon. It like Egyptian village than anything he had in India Bruce asked for his rae which he laid earelessly in the crook of his One could tell.
 Presently they upon group in the center o. which the dancers their vocaton They ceased their mad whrngs at the sight of the two elephants There were nine of these fierce of eye and built muscularly. No efemnate Hndus here, unused Bruce who did like the looks of them at all The surround ing natives stared with variant emotions Many them had never white before Their gaze centered upon the colonel Kathyn almost as dark as Pun dita, and for Bruce. only his European dress dstu guished him from Ramaba for there was scarcely shade difference in color But the colonel having been weeks in prison. pale aabaster and his hair shone like threads of silver.
 On through the streets sometimes the sides of the elephants scrapng against the and plaster of
  stories No seemed hostile; only natural curiosity evinced by those standing in doorways leaning of windows.
 The house of Baa Khan exactly palace. but it of respectable size. high wall surrounded the compound. There gateway, open at this mos ment A servant and loudly demanded what wanted
 "say to your master, Bala Khan. that Ramabai, son Maaho Singh, his old friend, awaits with friendly greetings
 Kit" whispered Kahlyn's father, this chap Rama bal wouldn't make bad king. And look!" excltedly
 There's the sacred elephant, and if he isn't white I'll eat my hat!'
 Kathlyn sighed gratefully That her father could be interested in anything good sign for the future.
 days and wholesome food would put him half way his legs. Her vitality inheritance from her father The male line the family was well known for its recuperative powers.
 The servant back into the compound and spoke digni6ed man. who proved to be high caste Brahmn. having in his charge the of the white elephant He disappeared and returned with the khan. The pleasant face, though proudly nodded, together with the simplicity of his appearance conveyed to Kathyn ha fact that here to be trusted, at least for the present. He greeted Ramaba cordially. struck his hands and ordered out the to take charge of what luggage there lead away elephants to be fed and watered.
 Courteously he asked Kathlyn how she had become injured, and Ramabai acted interpreter. He then ushered them into his house. spread and cushions for them to sit upon and mildly inquired what had brought the of his old friend far
 Col. Hare spoke dialects auently and briefly told between sips of ten and bites of cake which had heen set out for the guests, his experiences in Aaha.
 "The rulers of Allaha," observed Bala Khan "have always been half mad"
 Ramabai nodded In agreement
 You should have gone back" went on Bala Khan, lighting cigaret and eyeng Kathlyn with won and interest. " Ah, that Durga Ram whom they call Umbalah! have heard of him. but fortunately for him our paths have not crossed in any way" He blew cloud of smoke above his head We'll he has shown wisdom in avoiding In front of me, a desert; be- hind verdant hills and many sheep and cattle well guarded. am too far away for them to bother Some times the desert thieves furry, but that is nothing It keeps the tulwar from growing rusy" pat. ting the great knife at his side.
 Bala Khan muscular; his lean hands denoted work; his clear eyes, the and wind. He was iu height and build something after the pattern of the colonel.
 And to force a crown mev' said the colonel.
 You could have given it to this Umbalab," wisely.
 That I would not do"
 In each you showed forethought The Durga Ram, when he had you where he wanted you" Ba,a Khan drew finger suggestively across his throat " Ramabai of my friend, l will have many sheep for you this autumn What is it whether you Hindus eat beef or not?' He laughed.
 "I not Hindu in that sense," returned RamabaL " I have but God'
 "And Mahomet is his prophet" said the host pously
 Perhaps am Christian"
 Bruce stirred uneasly, but his alarm was witbout 
 A Christian" unused Bala Khan. Ah well: bavs no fear of There is Mahdi is these hlls There but road to paradise and argument does not hep us the way"
 Lowly and quickly Pundita translated for Kathyn so that she might miss of the conversation.
 The Colonel Sahib looks worn"
 "I am."
 Now, in my travels I have been to Bombay, and there dressed like you white people have the con- pete dress Perhaps the Colonel Sahib would be pleased to if he it? And also the use of my Darber?"
 Baa Kahn" cried the colonel, you are a prince indeed! It will tonic like medicine Thanks thanks [" " It is we'll" ~
 You have wonderful elephant out there in the com oJ no;J t.1.