The Washington times., 1922-07-03

afraid Of breaking down, Of giving
way to the fear and anxiety that
racked her. She turned instinc-
lively to the help and sympathy
that offered and went to Saint
Hubert. joining him under the
awning. Usually at night the
vicinity OF the Sbeik's tent was
avoided by the tribesmen. even
the sentry on guard was posted at
some little distance. Kopec curled
up outside the doorway kept
ample watch. But tonight the
open space was swarming with
men. some sauatting on the
ground in circles. others clustered
together in earnest conversation.
and far off through the palm
trees she caught an occasional
glimpse of mounted men. Yusef
and the headmen acting under
him were taking no risks. there
was to be no chance Of a sur
prise attack.
you must be very tired,
Raoul." she said. slipping her
hand through his arm. for her
need was almost as much for
physical as mental support. The
frank touch Of her hand sent a
quiver through him, but he sup
pressed 1t, and laid his own hand
over her cold fingers.
II must not think of that yet.
Later on, perhaps. I can rest q
little. Henri can watch: he Is
almost as good a doctor az I am.
the Incompatible Henri! Ahmed
and I have always quarrelled over
the respective merits Of our serv-
ants"
He felt her hand tighten on his
arm at the mention Of the Sheik's
: name and heard the smothered
sigh that she choked back. They
stood in silence for while
watching the shifting groups of
tribesmen. A little knot OF low.
voiced men near them opened up,
and one of their number came to
Saint Hubert with an inquiry.
Then men are restless" Raoul
said when the Arab had gone
back to his fellows with all the
consolation the Vicomte could
give him. Their devotion is very
strong. Ahmed is a god to them.
Their anxiety takes them in
variety of ways. Yusef, who has
been occupied with his duties
most Of the day. has turned to
religion for the first time in his
life. he has gone to say his pray.
ers with the pious Abdul. as he
thinks that Allah is more likely
to listen II his petitions 60
heavenward in company with the
holy mans"
Diana's thoughts strayed back
to the story that Saint Hubert
had told her. Does Lord Glen
caryll know that you see Ahmed
she asked.
"oh yes. He and my father be-
came great friends. He often
stays with US in PARIS. We are a
link between him and Ahmed.
He Is always hungry for any
news Of him. and still clings to
the hope that one day he will
relent. He has never made any
further effort to open up rela.
tions with him because he knows
1t would be useless. II there is
to be any rapprochement between
them It must come from Ahmed.
They have almost met accident
ally once or twice. and Glencaryll
has once seen him. 1t was at the
opera. He was staying in Paris
for some months and had a box.
I had gone across from our own
box on the other side OF the
house to speak to him. There
were several people with him.
was standing beside him. talking.
Ahmed had just come into our box
opposite and was standing right
In the front looking over the
theater. Something had annoyed
him and he was scowling. The
likeness was unmistakable. Glen
caryll gave q kind OF groan and
staggered back against me. Good
God! Who Is that?' he said. and
I don't think he knew he was
speaking out loud.
"A man next him looked in the
direction he was looking and
laughed That's the Saint
Huberts' wild man Of the
desert. Looks fierce. doesn't
he? The women call him ''le
bel Arabe." He certainly wears
Eoropean clothes with better
grace than most natives.
He is said to have a peculiar
hatred Of the English. so you'd
better give Inn a wide berth, Glen.
carry. II you don't want to be
bow.strinped or have YOUR throat