The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-10-02
CHAPTER xvI-contlnued.

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~Permit us TO send men. You viii
remember the danger Of which |
spoken The japanese was truly fur
rIed.
"None will harm me-" Wells an
swered grandiloquently.
The cabin-boy behind MIN scraped
one foot against the other.
Sanderson came close TO Wells side.
He lowered his voice. 81 had better
see the steamship people sbout-about
the bodyf
THE proper steps have already been
taken" Wells assured him. Every
thing has been done in my name, and
will be attended to promptly. All de-
tails are arranged. Walt. II will not
be long. Yohl Talk is tiresome to
me-"
Ellen was glad when Alberta guided
her of the dock, ahead Of her hus-
band, but she had no opportunity TO
object, for all of the talk was not IN
derstandable, and she felt apart from
them ALL Wells and Williams followed
the women to the waiting machine
Sanderson watched them all move of,
standing morose, gazing at the boat
which held, as he thought, his young
Bob. Alberta missed him and saw
him standing motionless; instantly
she smiled and waved her hand at
him, but Sanderson, as If In some
rigid trance, gave these signals no
recognition whatever. Upon this Al
berta called 10 him.
"Uncle Sandy Wake up. DEAR"
Sanderson gave no sign that he
heard, but nevertheless stalked after
them.
The japanese delegation was star
tied at this unexpected turn. They had
already heard that Aochi's heir was
given to unexplainable things, surely
this then was the reason that he had
apparently sighted them. That must
be It,
Hes been like that ever since"
Alberta called back to Williams.
at is very sad" Williams told
Wells. Although this nephew really
was-well, he did some things"
81 understand" Wells agreed. II
know of some of these things. II is
desired that / speak of them to that
man who is far advanced in the course
of life?-
EXCELLENT" Williams patted his
fingers exultingly against the kimono
sleeve.
Wells could see the figure at his
side expand. What. so he knew the
other thought. what would this Japa-
nese know that was not damaging TO
Wells case? II would be grist to VIII
Hams mill.
Wells was oblivious TO the curious
crowd who gathered about the auto
mobile into which. with great swish
ings Of drapery, he was assisted The
cabin-boy deposited handbags beside
the chauneur's seat and heard the
order: Home"
Sanderson was the name the cabin
boy had already heard. He would ind
where ttls Sanderson lived. The great
man might have japanese houseboys
who might even be "of the faith
and the cabin-boy had shoreleavei
"Your foreign life begins. O-Hana."
Wells said In japanese as the machine
moved of the smooth runway Of the
pier.
"when will II end. Kayama-Sanr
"As is ordered"
THE woman is beautiful" Ellen
sald In her hating japanese
Beautiful as Kitsune." he did not
explain that Kitsune was the FOX
woman
Good as she is beautifulT
-No woman is good. the gods tell
as"
~would you think me beautiful II ]
were as sheT@
1T is not well to criticize the gods.
who make us as we are" He felt that
very adrolt and was pleased with HIM
self.
-Of what are you two ;alking' Al
berta asked brightly.
..Perhaps. according to your foreign
customs. / err in repeating. Wells
answered smoothly. I'VE we're DIS
eussing your beauty"
mo woman dlslikes that" Alberta
retorted. slipping her hand frankly
into Williams do they, dearg 10
Ellen.
= do not know. Ny lord does not
end me pleasing 10 his eyes
.why. my deari~ She looked
naughty at Wells IF you'll just
place your wife in my hands, III md
some one who'll think she's q duck
I think she's ravishinE.~
"A duck should swim In rs Own
pond Wells said ponderousiy. In
Jspsn 3 wife Is satisfied with the al
tentions Of her own husband ! do
not wish my wife TO be any ones
duck
Don't mind Miss Hayward VIII
llsms said ~But. seriously. your wife
Is very lovely
In Japan Wells repeated the
phrsse rrirnly, 1T Il not according TO