The Washington times., 1920-11-14

Grand vizier- -Mohsmmed ben Asiz believe, ives his
nams-a most fascinating, cultivated man. with marked
interest in Western women. After that came much
more solemn banquet with the Sultan Muley AbdeAsis
In his palace He yellow venomous looking monster
Of sensualty almost made shudder TO look at him,
and have been mid person. The food
was very interchangeable birds from the DESERT count
less dishes Of sweets and fruits sherbets and ees There
plenty Of good European wne and tho Sultan parook
Of t. although ordinary Mohammedans may not do
There were no native women present The Sultan and
his coure gassd at the decolete European women at
the table with looks that far from respectful
That little taste Of inner Oriental life gave strong
desire to see much more Above all wished to the
Interior Of the Sultan harem told my husband Of this
but now for the frst time he resisted me.
"That would BE- madness, Floria, he said. "In the
any attempt to intrude into the Sultans harem might
bring and the danger to you personally would be
dreadful Ny love for you would not let plan folly
that might end In your destruction"
On this point the Count was quito obdurate. i was
therefore thrown my womany resources to accom-
plish my design. 1t happened that few days after
this the Count had fine opportunity to 60 hunting in the
he did not want to leave me, but told him that he
must 90; and he did Then communicated with the
fascinating Grand Vzer who felt would do great
received word from him that should dress myself in
native costume and stain my face and arrange my hair
myself at IL o'clock in the morning outside basket
makers shop at the Of the Street Of the Tanners
and the Street Of the Water Casr whsrsa guide would
meet me-
At the time xsd was At the appointedspot "A huge
Nubian slave imperial harem guardian stepped up to
me and saaamed profoundly Then he took my hand and
without further ceremony hurried down the street st
Iwm scised by several pairs Of hands
Some passed abg bsndags Of muslin over my eyes
and blindfoded me. Then was picked up, and became
aware that the Nubian was carrying me in hs arms.
Away We went ct great speed for many minutes.
Then knew that We had entered building, for the
air became cooler the surroundings quieer and there
q noise OF heavy gates closing behind me.
In another minute was set down, and the bandages
were taken from my eyes, found myself In the heart Of
the Sutan's harem Il was scene Of fascinating and
mysterious bssnts scene o. which Ina nsd Dreamed
In the centre lay . limpid pool through which the
clear marble bottom giistened From great marble cun
roof was open to the sky and through II the sun filtered
An around were the beautiful savorites of the Sultan
being 6athd and massaged by their negro slaves or rest
The suitsns fsvorites whom saw were all women Of
fascinating beauty, of the finest Moorish type They had
oval most 5 sHd ,n
rounded Ny Imagination told me that this was scene
which would entrance any man, even though he were
deacon Of Mayhower stock.
With grave but smiling courtesy an older woman In
vted to 20 through the same refreshing treatment as
the Others very glad to do So for the day had been
scorchinp Powerful black slaves removed my garments
and gave me most delicious bath and subsequent manp
ulation.
When the bath was over light sken robe was thrown
about me, and served with refreshments. There
were dishes Of stewed game pums and other fruits and
sweetmeats
Next they inquired by signs whether would like to
have my complexion treated In the Moorish manner, and
I signi6ed that would Il was q lengthy operation.
What remember most about it the wonderful quality
Of the "koh which they used to embeish the eyes and
eyebrows kept piece Of and never have been able
20 find anywhere else in the world such wonderful kohl