The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-11
1.-THE ADVENTURES OF KATHLYN"-By HAROLD MacGRATH
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cipality. From time to time the new
mahout turned and smiled at her Curl
ously, but she was too absorbed to note
| his attentions.
Dursa Ram. called lightly l'mballa
went directly to the palace, where no
knew the Council Of Three solemnly
awaited his arrival. lie dashed up the
imposing flight of marble steps, ex-
ultant. He had fulfilled his promise:
the golden daughter of Hare Sahib was
but few miles away. The soldiers,
guarding the entrance, presented their
arms respectfully: but instantly after
tmhalla disappeared the expression on
their faces was not pleasing.
tmhalla hurried along through the
deep corridor supported by cxqusitely
carved marble columns. Beauty in
stone was i'm evidence everywhere and
magnificent brass lamps hung from the
ceiling. There was shrine topped by
an idol in black marble. incrusted with
sapphires and turquoises Durga Ram,
who shall be called Cmballa. nodded
slightly as he passed 1t. Force Of habit.
since In his heart there was only one
religion-self.
He stopped at "A door guarded by .
single soldier, who salutcd but spat AZ
soon as Umballa had passed into the
throne room. The throne itself was
vacant. The Council of Three rose at
| the approach Of tmballa.
she is here" he said haughtily.
The council salaamed
Cmballa stroked his chin as he gazed
at the huge candles fickering al each
side of the throne. He shifted the Tib-
etan incense and shrugged Ii was
written. Go" he said ITO Hare Sa-
hib's bungalow and await mo. l shall
be there presently There is plenty OF
time. And remember our four heads
depend upon the next few hours. The
soldiers are on the verge nf mutiny. and
only success can pacify them"
| He turned without ceremony and left
them. With Oriental philosophy they
accepted the situation. They had sought
TO overturn him. and he held them In
the hollow of his hand During the
weeks of his absence in America his
spies had hung about them like bees
about honey. They Were the fowlers
shared.
Cmballa proceeded along the corridor
to flight Of stairs leading beneath
the palace floor. Here the soldiers were
agreeable enough they had reason to
be. Cmballa gave them new minted
rupees for their work, many ru.
pees. For they knew secrets. Before
the door Of n dungeon Cmballa paused
and listened. There was no sound. He
returned upstairs and sought "A chamber
near the harem. This he entered, and
stood with folded arms near the door.
"Ah, Col. Sahib,"
"Cmballa?" Col. Hare. bearded un.
kempt. tried TO stand erect and face
his enemy. You black scoundrel."
"Durga Ram. Sahib. Words words:
the patter Of rain ON stone roofs. our
king lives no more, alas
| You lie
He is dead. Dying, he left you this
throne-you, Il white man. knowing II
was e legacy of terror and confusion
You knew. Why did you return? All,
pearls and sapphires and emeralds!
What? | offer you this throne upon
conditions"
And those conditions | have re-
fused"
You have, yes, hut now" Umballa
smiled. Then he suddenly bla2ed forth:
Think you white man shall sit upon
this throne while | live? II is mine.
| was his heir
Then why didn't YOU save him from
the leopard? I'll tell YOU why. You
expected to inherit on the spot. and I
spoiled the game. Is that not true"
And what if admit it," truculentiy.
"umhala, or DurGa Ram If You wish,
listen. Take the throne. WHAT'S To
hinder YOU? You want 1t. Take it and
let me besone.
Yes. l want it. and 10y all the GODS
Of Hind Ill have it-but safely. An!
II would ho hin" to proclaim myself
| when mut!uy and rebellion stalk about.