Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-31
CHAPTER vi.
Out Of the Past.

CHAPTER vi.
Out Of the Past.
Lieut.. Won Reinhold sat very erect and
soldierly at one end of tho divan and
stared straight ahead. Constance Cres-
ton. q dimple playing in each cheek,
watched him with Just a touch Of mis-
chief
Briefly, with the straightforward di-
rectness Of a soldiers report. he had
explained he had been ordered to an
other field OF action, had told of his
love. then had waited, eyes front. for
her reply.
Constance swayed toward him slight
ly. Why wouldn't he turn and read his
answer in her eyes. There was a pause
full OF heartbeats, then she gently
she was in his arms, her cheek against
his rough shoulder, but as she lifted her
lips toward his. there came a shout a
rush of feet! Won Reinhold reached his
two men with pistols at his heels. Be-
yond was Winifred. white-faced, wide
eyed.
The German did not delay nor stop TO
question when Thane Griswold thrust a
revolver against his stomach. His arms
went up in the approved fashion of
man under such circumstances. and he
awaited developments. A few feet away
Falieros. with the muzzle of a pistol
against the third button of his vest.
| stood rigid. but sneer contorted his
lips as he faced Kent.
"Ah. Mr.. Burgess" he said. 81 was not
Cyrpa IN, he 10 nv,fo
1t is one would have expected, with
Miss Creston here"
Constance, who stood with her hands
pressed against whitened cheeks. shrank
| as though from blow.
'Oh," she gasped. "Oh. you are con-
! temptible!"
The muzzle of Kent's pistol was JAM
med harder against the Greeks stom
I'm no fool" was the retort. Even
| a man who will not resent a public in
sult-a blow in the face-might press
| the trigger Of a weapon when another
! is unarmed and helpless
Kent's jaw hardened. his eyes mar
| rowed. but he made no reply to the
taunt.
You beast" Constance burst out. --oh.
you contemptible@"
Falieros bowed. and his smile was
ironic, though he scrupulously kept his
| hands pointed toward the ceiling. One
| would expect mademoiselle to defend
| Mr.. Burgess" he said, though her
| brother held other views regarding his
desirability as an escort for her." and
the venom in his tone caused the girl
to culver.
Perhaps" he went on. surveying
mademoiselle's brother was not quite
| successful in frustrating Mr.. Burgess
plans"
-
| There was deep-throated growl from
Won Reinhold. His quiet eyes were
afame. his stiff shoulders hunched.
sir" he said. addressing Thans.
would you be SO kind as to remove the
weapons from my belt-my sword and
pistol-then stand aside a moment while
deal-with that"
He was looking at Falieros, and there
was that in his eyes which BODIED i'll for
the Greek. Kent shot a swift side
glance at the Germans face. and
grinned-a slow smile of understanding
land approval.
1T would be pleasure" he answered.
but am afraid the situation is hardly
one which will permit"
Won Reinhold 5erked his head stiffiy.
IT understand he growled. but there
will be other days. and it will be appre-
ciated, sir. il he is left unframed 50
that 1 may lay hands on him.
| 1T would appear" Kent commented.
that we both have business with our
Greek friend. / am not sure but that
have the heavier score to pay. but
should it be your fortune to first find
an opportunity for settlement of ac-
counts, l am sure" he smiled at the
grim-faced German-"that full pay
ment will be exacted."
The eyes of the two men met. chung
an instant. and parted with mutual re-
spect. Both bowed slightly. Each I'M
Iderstood
Falieros' face was malevolent as he
listened. Il know nothing Of the herr
| lieutenant's courage" he Knocked. He
may be a most valorous person. but
Mr. Burgess-." His shrug was con-
| temptuous.
1 to awkwardness. The German stood
rigid, Falieros with a derisive smile
Thane looked bewildered. Constance
was crying softly. her cheek against
Kent, who stood with his pistol ready.
his eyes boring into the Greeks.
Sorely wounded had Winffred been
by tho physfcian's poison tipped shafts
She had heard Kent called things un-
pardonable, according to the code of
men, and he had made no reply. Her
heart turned to ice in her bosom, for
there are some things a woman will
not forgive in a man.
Williams. the chauffeur, disturbed the
tableaux Thrusting his head into the
room. he paused a moment in surprise.
then started forward, his jaw outthrust.
his manner truculent. Wfnifred darted
forward and spoke a reassuring word.
| and he stopped.
There's some Proosian guys out
! side-two of them in car" he ex-
planned. They're asking for Lootenant
Won Reinhold."
Falieros' grin widened. He started
to speak, but thought better of 1t.
pistol against ones abdomen is a po-
tent argument.
None spoke for a moment, then Wini
fred hurried toward the door. flashing
look at Kent as she passed. wait.
she said, I'll receive them"
Silent, with straining ears and min
sletl emotions, the little group stood as
the curtains closed behind her. There
came a sound Of voices in the hall.
question: a girls reply.
Lieut.. Won Reinhold is gone" she
said. He left some ten minutes ago.
A gruff question. and she continued.
"The car-yes! He said there had been
an oversight-there was not enough
gasoline to take it back-and he would
send his man back after 1t.
Won Reinhold's face held admiration
for the girls quick wit. her GOODNESS.
Thane grinned. The devil look famed
in Falieros' eyes. Kent stood stolid.
watchful.