The evening world., 1914-04-29

tints and did not quite harmonise: It
could not belong to a cushion or
hanging. Was this circumstance
about to dawn upon him? Would his
somewhat sluggish mind become In
volved In q deductive process which,
proceeding from q small enough cause,
would lead to q large and startling
ERECT most dssasreesbls one for
Luckily for the latter. at that psy-
Geological moment the voice OF Amad
was heard. It claimed attention. 1t
stimulated the others and Il stimula-
ted the satellites satellite to one end.
He did not wish to be outdone In
alacrity in paying his respects to the
rich diamond merchant. The dyer.
Sadi and the other man werc already
at the threshold. The fellow quickly
followed the trio through the door.
him whose advancing footsteps might
already be heard ringing on the mar
BILE. That tread did not seem to imply
inhrmity OF purpose; II had . defi-
nite combAtive sound.
The dervish behind the safe waited
no longer. but got tp swiftly: they
might intercept him. but he dared
not remain there, 80 must needs take
a desperate chance. The heavy rugs
drowned the sound of his footsteps
AZ he passed like q fash across the
room. Without, he saw that the dyer
and the others were turned from HIM,
and In the dim light he darted acrok4
q shadowy space. reached the back
stairway. and. undetected. crept
softly down Il.
In tho rear OF the garden once more.
the mind Of the dervish was In .
whirl. They were going to restore her
to Amad and he couldn't prevent II.
A sudden baneful light inumined
his mind. The four persons could
swear that he. tho substitute hus-
band. had already pronounced tho
triple divorce IN their presence. Oh,
simplicity and devilishness! And
their aifidavits would be entered after
the record OF the second marriage. in
a great glazed parchment book in
the chamber Of public documents.
Amad would probably pay for an
extra tllumined letter or two as spe-
Gial reward for the poor mugawir or
student who Transcribed the text.
He might even have II done in beau
tifui vowel-pointed Arabic, which
costs double.
Night descended. . most funereal
sort Of night. and found the dervish
working mechanically. He had
wrought all manner Of havoc among
to hear the sound Of the snppers.
Tho servant came out and called
him into the stable for supper. He
was not hungry and he wanted to
stay in the garden, but he had no
excuse for remaining there. So he
forced down his throat q few more
dates and . crust.
IN the name Of Allah" The SER
want uttered the customary words
before eating. He. too. appeared abb
sent minded. and spoke perfuctorily.
ANY news in the town." said the
derStsh. He had no desire to make
conversation, but he thought the SER
want might tell something Of his mas
ter. where the latter had gone when
he had ridden forth on the Star, and
what he had done.
At his question the servant looked
mt him curiously and the dervish
noted In his eyes an unusual sup.
pressed CLEAN. "News?" repeated
the man and pointed to q window.
"What does that look like?"
"A reflection in the sky" said the
dervish DULY.
Some house in tho poor quarter
afiame?" In the same tone.
Some house, O. houses" answered
the man.
SOLDIERS went by to-day" said tho
dervish. But he was not thinking
OF the soldiers, or the flames, or any
thing that might portend.
"a wonderful night" supplemented
tho servant. with covert meaning.
"Is it?" replied tho dcrvish. with
"Don't You think so," The servn Mt
asked the question sharply. Was the
dsrvish stupid or less pious than he
had seemed?
"I? Surely II Is a wonderful night"
but not for Christians!" breathed
tho man softly. And not one may
leave tho city now, for tho exits nre
oil watched. Any left in town will he
destroyed. II ID the will Of Allah.
Several inspired holy men have SO
proclaimed and It can not be other
II should like to 20 out this eve
ming" interrupted tho dsrvish sud-
denly.
"Why?" Surprised.
Perhaps even !. too, may have the
blessed chance TO strike q blow for
the prophet. Do you u INK have any
love for these Christians? After
working hard all day. 10 not . man
entitled to a little pious diversion
which will give him = better place In
Paradise?"
well, you may Co." said tho man.
"You needn't take the key. though. I'll
let YOU in when you return"
The dervtsh murmured an acknowl-
edgment and moved swiftly toward
the gate. To get out and go TO her,
at any cost-that, now. was what no
must do.
The servant had key in shis hand,
but he took an exasperatingly long
time in fitting II In the ancient lock.
"Patience! Now I have It," replied
the man and was about to turn the
key and swing open the gate. when
from the rear of the house maid SER
want, with covered face, stepped rap
idly toward them.
"The master wishes to see the new
helper" she announced. looking at the
dervish.
CHAPTER XII.
A Veyv HOlv Man.