The evening world., 1914-04-29

"Nor dead. sither," said Sadi signifi.
cantly. "The water 10 swift, but he
Is strong. On the march men fell
and camels too. and tho begEarly pill
grims stripped the flesh from tho
bones Of the beasts. But he always
had strength to 20 on"
Tut! What an obstinate fellow you
are." cried Amad angrily. How
ever. to entertain tho impossible as
a probability
< moment later sad' appeared at
the threshold.
You had better 60 to the master
now" The woman servant again
turned to the dervish. Sadi left the
house. He had noticed the woman
and a''o ..ar companion At the fur
.. - OF the dark hall, but they
appeared only as shadows to him.
II am ready" The dervish ap-
peared, at last, reconciled to tho IN
evitable. He started once more for
ward, when
"Remember your manners" spoke
his mentor sharply. land what will be
expected of you" She was fast los
ing any concern she may have had
for the fellow. Never was a mere
stableman more oblivtous to his own
interests. "As you enter posture and
pray Allah to bestow upon him the
delights of paradise"
He watched her vanish before he
stepped across the threshold into the
mandarin.
Amad looked up quickly at his en-
trance. The oil lamps OF the apart
ment gave a restful but not WILDLY
Illuminating light The dervish noted
the circumstance. Did Amad know
him, and, IL so. would he recognize
him in sober serving attirey
A sharp voice babe the dervish draw
nearer and, posturing low. he did so.
In fact, he postured so low the dia-
mond merchant could see little. OF
nothing. OF his face.
Delights OF PARADISE Delights OF
paradise!" nc murmured hoarse'y
"Felicity! Allah grant felicity! ] am
the new servant, may 1t pleas. the
illustrious master"
II hear you" Approval appeared
on Annals face. Here was . solici:
tous servant, and most respectful
one, Judging by the way he could bend
his broad back. II sent for you to
give you instructions for the morrow
YOU
MAY Allah shower his blessings"
Interrupted the derv1sh more ferventiy'
but still nearer and bending ever lower
"Garlands Of joy--wreaths Or
Yes, yes, Salu AHeu ,."tA.
There was such thing a. being over
congratulated. Still he Strove 20 DC
complaisant, in keeping with tho happy
spirit OF the occasion.
1T will even deliver verses ana spe:
cial prayers" mumbled this new and
most sedulous servitor. verses ano
chapters, without number-
~ know that prayer - 5000. saio
Amad sharply. "and that u - 5000
for servants TO he pious In their mas
ter's behalf, but there are also many
practical matters 70 be ATTENDED 20
and OF these / will speak. ] desire
Won to see that many flowers
II was to provide flowers, then: ina
he had been summoned thither. Flow
ers FOR Annals wedding day! The DER
wish was now close to the heavy IN,
laid table behind which the merchan,
was seated. Look up" commanded
Amad imperiously. land listen.
The dervish did look up. but ne aist
did more than that. He reached ou'
and grasped the other. stihins VIII
an iron grip the yell about 20 ISSUE
from the throat OF the startied aho
amazed diamond merchant.
keep quiet or''-- There were nc
Fluctuations in his tones now. Tn:
sharp point Of dagger pricked
Annals skin and the latter's eyes
blnzed with sudden recognition. Amad
did know. then. who he was.
"You!" ne managed to murmur
murderous rage and hate In his gaze
what do you want?"
THAT" said the young man. "yo'
will soon learn"