The Washington herald., 1914-12-06

your great-coat. SIR" he protested.
The words reminded Sam that on ar
irving at Deptford House he had twisted
the hat into a roll and stuffed 1t into his
overcoat pocket
quite right" said Sam. But II was
not his hat; and with some hope of stu
recovering his property he made way for
other departing guests and at one side
waited.
For some clew to the person he be-
lieved was now wearing his hat, Sam ex-
amined the one in his hand. Just show
ing above the inside band was something
white. Thinking 1t might be the card
OF the owner, Sam removed IT, II was not
a card. but a long sheet of thin paper,
covered with typewriting. and many times
folded. Sam read the opening paragraph.
Then he backed suddenly toward a great
chair OF gold and velvet. and fell into IL
He was conscious the attenants in pink
stockings were regarding him askance;
that. as they waited in the draughty hall
for cars and taxis, the noble lords in
stars and ribbons, the noble ladies' in
tiaras and showing much-furlfned ga
loshes. were discussing his strange an
pearance. They might well believe the
youth was Ill; they might easily have
considered him intoxicated. Outside rose
the voices of servants and police calling
the carriages Inside other servants
echoed them.
THE Duchess of sutherIand's car.'
they chanted. Mrs Trevor Hills car
riage! The FSench Ambassadors car
riage! Baron Naussmann's carr
Like one emerging from a trance, Sam
sprang upright. A little fat man, with
mild blue eyes and curly red hair, was
shyIy and with murmured apologies push
ing toward the exit. Before he gained Il
Sam had wriggled a way to his elbow.
Baron Haussmann"' he stammered
Il must speak to you. It's a matter Of
gravest importance. Send away your
car" he begged, and give me five min
utes."
The eyes of the little fat man opened
wide In surprise. almost in alarm. He
stared at Sam reprovinEly.
Impossible" he murmured. IL do
not know you"
This Is a letter Of Introduction said
Sam. Into the unwilling fingers Of the
banker he thrust the folded paper Bend
ing over him. he whispered in his ear.
That" said Sam. lis the Treaty of Lon
dom"
The alarm of Baron Haussmann in
creased to a panic.
Impossible" he gasped And. with
reproach, he repeated: Il do not know
you. siri do not know you!'
At that moment. towering above the
crush, appeared the tall figure Of Sena-
tor Seward The rich man Of the New
World and the rich man Of Europe knew
each other only by sight But, upon see
ing Sam in earnest converse with the
great bankery the Senator believed that
without appearing to seek IL he might
through Sam effect a meeting With a
his fellow-countryman
"HaIloo SAM" ba crIa6 1ertaf11- 49,,
walking home with me?"
Sam did not even turn his head
No" he snapped Tn busy. Go 'wayr'
Crimson. the Senator disappeared. Baron
Haussmann regarded the young stranger
with amazed interest
You know him. he protested. He
called you SAM
I've got to know him! He's going 20 De
my father-fn-law"
The fingers OF the rich man clutched
the folded paper as the claws Of a parrot
cling to the bars Of his cage. He LET mis-
sable coat slip into the hands OF a seryl
ant; he turned back toward the marble
staircase.
Gomez he commanded.
Sam led him to the secluded corn.r
Foily ana he had left vacant and -tnld Ms
story.
so, it is evident concluded Sam
that each night some one IN the servNoa
of the Times dined at Pavpni's and ira.
his hat was the same sort of hat as tna
one worn by Hertz: and each night. inside
the lining Of his hat. HertZrhid the repor+
OF the days proceedings. And when rna
Times man left the restaurant he ex-
changed hats with Hertz But tonight
l got Hertz's hat and with IT the treatvr''
IN perplextty the blue eyes OF the little
great man frowned
You mean YOU don't believe mer' re-
torted Sam. III I had financial standing
If had credit-if I were not a stranger
you would not hesitate"
Baron Haussmann neither agreed nor
contradicted- He made a polite and de-
predatory gesture. Still in doubt, he
stared at the piece Of white papar SIN
deep in thought. he twisted and creased
between his fingers the treaty of Lon
don!
Returning with the duchess from sumner
Polly caught sight OF Sam, and, with a
happy laugh. ran toward him. Seeing
he was not alone. she halted and waved
her hand
Don't forget.' she called. AT eleven,'
She made a sweet and lovely picture.
Sam rose and bowed
I'm h" there at ten,' he answered.
With his mild blue eyes the baron fol-
Owed Polly until she had disappeared.
Then he turned and smiled at Sam.
Permit me- he said. ito offer my fe-
icitations. Your young lady is very
beautiful and very good" Sam bowed
his head. IF she trusts you" muir
INJURED the baron, Il think I can trust
you. too"
How wonderful Is credit" exclaimed
sam. Il was just saying so to my land
ady. II you have only cash you spend
and nothing remains. But with credit
'ou can"
How much" interrupted the banker,
do you want for this?'
Sam returned briskly to the business
II the moment.
To be your partner" he said-'to ret
half Of what you make out of IT"
The astonished eyes of the baron were
arge with wonder. Again he reproved
sam.
What ! shall make out Of it?'' he de-
handed incredulously. DO YOU know
l cannot even guess" said Sam; but
want half"
The baron smiled tolerantIy.
And how" he asked, could you pos
IDLY know what I give you is really
lalf?"
In his turn. Sam made a deprecatory
GESTURE.
Your credit" said Sam. "is good
That morning. after the walk in st.
ames' Park. when Sam returned Polly
o Claridge's, they encountered her IA
her in the hall Mindful OF the affront
4 the night before, he greeted Sam only
With a sCOwl.
Senator cried Sam happily. you
must be the first to hear the newsl Polly
nd I are going into partnership. We are
o be married"