American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-07-15

speech.
Il believe 1 know what you are"
l said at last In low tones close to her
ear, an agent Of the Secret Service"
"Oh, no; the honor you offer me is
far too great. I have not attained
to any such Official dignity"
II rather expected you TO deny;
but you offer me no other explana-
ton"
"And so you decide to believe thatf
Very well, Mr.. Severn, 1 shall let you
have 1t your own way. You deserve
reward; only, pray, never suggest this
theory to any one else. Let 1t remain
u secret, viii your
your mocSe-y does not change my
mind"
II had no expectation that IL would
neither does 1t bring me a salary. But,
seriously, forget all this raillery to-
night, and remember only that you
are with Marie Gessler. Whatever
her purpose may be, you are TO be
loyal only to her"
II am, absolutely" l replied with a
conviction my vrice was unable to
disguise. She tprAed her face quick
ly, and in the dim light our eyes met.
"Y0u said that very earnestly. You
make me believe l judged you right,
Philip Severn. Here is my hand"
1 clasped IT tightly, the firm pres
sure of the warm fingers sending an
instant thrill through every nerve Of
my body. 1t was not withdrawn, and
we walked so closely together / could
feel the slight pressure Of her form,
almost resting against mine.
where are you taking mel"
"To Perond's French cafe-have
you ever heard of It'll"
mo, I think not"
81 nave been there with Summing
parties once OF twice, with a plain.
clothes man along, Of course, to show
US the sights. 1t is not very respect
able, 1 believe, although really / new
er saw anything particularly dan
gerous. Interesting and unconven'
tional, Of course, but I anticipate nc
trouble, unless we care to make II
Jul StlNNS. lOu sec tht NlhSlSI vi
lights at the next corner. That's
Perond's.'
AS 1 gazed forward, she drew hel
hand from my grasp, and her form
Strengthened.
"What am l TO do when we arriveT
Merely be the attentive escort
but not toe attentive, please. Hav'
you dinedT"
"No. l was going to ask you"
"You need not ask mel am fam
ished, and this place Is really famou
for its meals"
Perond's was really underground; a
least you descended a broad pair o
! steps to attain Its entrance, ms tn
glass In windows and doors frontin
. the street was heavily draped, pre-
/, venting any view OF the interior fror
without What was overhead coul
, not be determined in the darkness
my eyes merely discerning the our
, lines Of a tall building, without
. CLEAN of light showing anywher
] from top to bottom. The front Of tn
restaurant, however, was brilliant
lit, and a coiored man in uniforI
promptly held open the door as "
a began descending the stairs.
Within the vestibule a maid II
= Iieved us Of outside wraps, and thu
unencumbered we advanced throug
, open doors directly into the mai
a room. This was a surprisingly larl
a apartment, filled with tables of vi
rious sizes and shapes, the majorit
4 occupied by men and women, eithC
4 eating or drinking. Near the eentt
4 was a cleared space for dancing, b,
\ at that moment ~unoccupied, viii
4 against the farther wall, on a rattle
a high stage, two cabaret singers wei
A nOisiiy entertaining the crowd. Ait
A gether it was a stirring and %attraetfN
A scene, bearing to my raind no r
4 sembIance Of any ~preconceiTed motto
4 Of the underworld. l could have ca
lily imagined that we had entere
rather, the restaurant Of an ultrt
fashionable hotel the other side
Broadway.
Nor did our eattance create II
slightest interest, beyond awakeniT
A the attention OF the head waiter. wi
II met us smilingiy.
n "a table for two, M'sieurT'
4 IA booth, please; have you Or
near the centerT' and ! slipped a hi
into his hand, which Closed II instan
ly out OF sight.
: PAh. certainly; the very thin
! M'sieur. / will show you. Francoi
( the central booth for the gentlema
All, see, M'sieur-bien, tres bien !"
1t was indeed a coy spot, with Il
heavy curtains held aside. A dive
OF soft plush across the stG, a tab
covered with snowy linen, ab1 aireat
g1Astening with silver and glass,
the center, and three exceedingly col
! Portable chairs.
at is very fine, M'sieur." j sa
"Quite 20 my satisfaction. YoN mig
y lower Sae OF those curtains, If W
will. Yes. that is much better.
o Francois OSr waiterT"
"Oui, A'steur; you would be seryec
T. nha tobIa IA hoIf Francois IA