Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-25

words. themselves inaudible at such
distance. had Travelled across the ia
BILE Trentino looked up for one mo
mept, and this time there was A dis
tinct frown upon his face.
DO YOU know who he is" Violet
asked
II can guess. have never met
him. but / think his name is Trentino
Andrea Trentino.'
The play became uneventful Pres
emily Hargrave and Violet left their
places and strolled into the crowded
roulette room. They looked into the
bar. Harsrave felt touch upon his
arm and turned around to face the
marchesa.
Sir Hargrave. she said. my
friend. Mr.. Trentino. is anxious TO
meet you. Mr.. Trentino-Sir Har
grave Wendever'
Hargrave accepted the introduction
easily enough. but Contented himself
with little bow. Trentino. who had
been watching closely. accepted the
hint and did not offer his own hand.
Il asked the marchesa to make US
known, Sir Harsrave," he said, be
+, cause there is a little matter of bust
ness which | think we might discuss
TO our mutual benefit"
Scarcely here" was the murmured
response
"A most unsuitable environment
admit Trentino agreed. II could
ask YOU to take a glass of wine here.
but scarcely to discuss a momentous
affair. Ny attorney. Mr.. WeSges. is
in Monte Carlo. Will YOU spare us
half an hour at any time tomorrow"
Where are you staying?"
AT the Hotel de Paris"
for
Il can tell YOU at once. Mr. Tren-
tino." he said. that there is no pros
pect of our interview terminating in
manner satisfa Glory to Yourself
am willing however. to hear what YOU
have to say. | will he at the Hotel
de Paris at half-past II tomorrow
morning"
You will be eagerly expected" was
the quiet reply.
It was obvious that he was about
to repeat his former half-framed SUE.
gestion. for he had turned toward
! four vacant seats near the bar. Har-
grave. however anticipated his invi-
! tation and prevented it.
I'm the meanwhile" he continued.
/ his fingers resting upon Eiolet's arm
/ Il have promised TO give my young
! friend a lesson in how to win al rou-
| lette. AT half past II tomorrow. Mr.
| Trentino.
His little farewell bow included the
marchesa, and was without doubt
/ final. He led Violet back into the rou-
! lette room.
What a stra ge-looking little man
| she remarked. What does he do in
the world besides gambler
! He has been more or less of fina n.
! cial power all his life Hargrave told
! her. AN Argentine by birth, I think.
| hlit ha ho int
/ York and London
They found two seats at the further
roulette table. Violet shook eleven
! louis out of her bag.
This is all l have until next Mon
! day morning she announced
! II may perhaps amend that unfor-
! tunate situation he suggested, smil.
/ ing.
! please not" she begged. You are
already too generous. l should like
| to play with just my eleven louis and
/ no more, only you must tell me what
! to do"
| She was obviously in earnest. Har-
grave accepted the situation grace
! fully.
I THE trouble is he explained
that while l know l can win with my
own money, I am not quite so CERTAIN
about being able to win with yours,
! Will you. in the event of unforeseen
! disaster overtaking us. allow me to
! lend you. say, ten louis out of next
! weeks allowance"
"Of course" she laughed.
! He took her eleven counters an
passed them up to the croupier.
! "Quatorze ct les cares" he directed
''Trois louis transversal treizequinze,
trois louis seize dix hut"
! But that's all I've got.' she gasped
Ten more to come" he reminded
her. land the ten will be my money
not yours
Twenty-four turned up. She looked
at him a little ruefully.
Perhaps your luck is not the same
! when you play for any one else" she
, suggested, watching her eleven louis
being swept away.
"We'll see" he answered.
He selected eleven louis from the
little heap in front of him and pushed
them toward the croupier.
lie meme jeu.' he directed.
Violet watched the spinning of the
wheel eagerly.