The Spectator., 1915-02-26
pAppOT&W
 o1% /6NA \ HAROLD MACGRATH( VsSA J Auhor9 ThecarpctIromBqSdadN,& The Place 9f ffloneymoons, etc.
1y ZXr sOAAJ7zE02LLL OQnNNY


 cellent runner. she had blithely taken to her heels.
 In her cool, white drill, her wide, white pith helmet, she presented a charming picture. The exercise had given her cheeks bit of color, and her eyes sparkled and flashed like raindrops. This morning she had taken Martha along merely to still her | protests.
 Its all right so long as we keep to the main streets" said the harried 1 Martha, but l do not like the idea | of roaming about in the native quar- ters. This is not like Europe. The | hotel manager said we ought to have man."
 He is looking out for his commis- sion. Heavens! what is the matter with everybody? One would think, the way people put themselves out to warn you, that murder and robbery were daily occurrences in Asia. I've been here four months, and the only dis agreeable moment I have known was caused by white man." | beCduSe we nave Deell luChy So ldi, | it's no sign that we shall continue so." And Martha shut her lips grimly. Her worry was not confined to this particu- lar phase of Elsa's imperious moods; it was general. There was that blond man with the parrot. She would never feel at ease until they were out of Yokohama, homeward bound.
 q feel like a child this morning." said Elsa. Il want to run and play and shout"
 All the more reason why you should l have a guardian. Look, Elsa! i Martha caught the girl by the arm. There's that man we left at Manda- lay coming toward us. Shall we go into this shop?'
 No, thank you, There is no reason why l should hide in a butcher shop simply to avoid meeting the man. We'll walk straight past him. If he 1 speaks we'll ignore him." l "I wish we were in a civilized coun- try"
 This man is supposed to be civi- lized Don't let him catch your eye. Go on: don't lag"
 Craig stepped in front of them. smil- ing as he raised his helmet. This is an unexpected pleasure"
 Elsa. looking coldIy beyond him, at tempted to pass.
 | Surely you remember me?' l "I remember an insolent cad" re- piled Elsa her eyes beginning to burn dangerously. will you stand aside? ?"
 He threw swift glance about. He saw with satisfaction that none but natives was in evidence. | Elsas glance roved, too with little chill of despair. In stories Warrington would have appeared about this time and soundly trounced this impudent scoundrel She realized that she must settle this affair alone. She was not soldiers daughter for nothing,
 Stand aside!"
 "Hoity-toity!" he laughed. He had been drinking liberally and was a shade reckless. Why not be a good 1 fellow? Over here nobody minds. know a neat little restaurant. Bring the old lady along" with genial nod toward the quaking Martha.
 Resolutely Elsa's hand went up to her helmet. and with flourish drew out one of the long steel pins.
 "Oh, Elsa" warned Martha
 Be still! This fellow needs les son. Once more. MT Craig, will you stand aside?" Had he been sober he would have seen the real danger in the young woman's eyes.
 "Cruel!" he said. At least. one kiss" putting out his arms. | Elsa. merciless in her fury, plunged ! the pin into his wrist It stung like hornet, and. with gasp of pain, Craig leaped back out of range. sobered. Why, you she-cat!"
 T warned you" she replied. her voice steady and low. The second stab l will be serious. Stand aside"
 He stepped into the gutter. biting his lips and straining his uninjured hand over the hurting throb in his wrist. He had had wide experience with women. His advantage had al | ways bttl III tiit idNt tudN tit EeutIdi run of them will submit to insult rather than create a scene. This dark eyed Judith was distinctly an excep- ton to the rule. Cad! She might have missed his wrist and jabbed him in the throat He swore, and walked off down the street. Elsa set pace which Martha. with her wabbling knees, found difficult to maintain.
 You might have killed him!" she cried breathlessly.
 You can't kill that kind of a snake with hatpin; you have to stamp on it's head. But l rather believe 1t will be some time before Mir. Craig will again make the mistake of insulting woman because she appears to be