Evening star., 1928-01-26

| lie SmlIeU FoT I1CT
easy tone as well as the tact of her
words had an instantaneous effect.
| The thunderclouds passed from Paul's
face. lie even smiled.
1T is time" he said. that I had
my dance with Miss Brown"
She hesitated. but his outstretched
hand was insistent.
1T is an opportunity" he declared
gravely.
So they danced; Miss Brown, who
was a shy but graceful performer,
very happy. When they resumed
their places. Bretskopf's table was
again the scene Of controversy. They
watched with interest the argument
which was In progress. The head
waiter. apologetic in attitude. was
doing his best to soothe his guests.
Tho manager was sent for. Malakoff
whispered in his ear and he obviously
hesitated. lie glanced around the
room. Presently he and the head
waiter departed. talking earnestly
In less than five minutes two mag.
NUNS Of champagne in pals of ice
stood by the side of Bretskopf's table.
The place began to take on a liyclicr
aspect; several of the other guests de.
manded and We're served with alco-
holic refreshment, chiefly in Jugs.
Paul shook his head.
1t Is no longer my affair."" he re-
marked. but ! do not like this. 1t
is the first week of opening and the
place seemed likely to do well. IL
this goes on it will not last a month.
Mr.. Maturan is very foolish. l shall
speak to him"
He rose to his feet and accosted the
manager, who was just passing their
table.
Il think that may lead to great
trouble" Paul declared. indicating
Brctskopf's table
The manager shrugged his shoulders.
IL Is am exceptional OCCASION" he
declared. "One can scarcely refuse
TWO very distinguished men who are
ioreiEners. Besides. Mr. Malekoff has
promised to give large dinner party
mere tomorrow night His doincs are
aiWays reported in the newspapers. 1t
Will be great advertisement
Paul shook his head.
II uoeS not seem to me wise" he
said. TO take such a risk when every.
thlnS Is going on so nicely. However.
1t is not my affair"
Better let me send YOU a bottle"
the other suggested. land make up
your little difference with Mr.. Bret
skonf afterward"
Thank YOU" Paul replied colilv.
Ihat would he impossible.
The manager walked off to welcome
some newly arrived clients. 1t was
certainly fact that the atmosphere
or the place had become very much
gayer since the arrival Of the gold.
iolied hotties. Conversation grew
louder. laughter more frequent. the
popping or corks continuous. Every
one danced. famiiarities increased
every moment. In the midst Of It all
small boy in livery rushed into the
room from downstairs. Before he
could open his mouth. however. he
was swung on one side. A serceon,
OF police had entered followed by half
doen plain clothes men. The hub.
hub died away as though bv magic
The sergeant's voice was heard dis.
tinctly.
Stand by the door, Johnson" he
ordered. Don't allow any one to
pass out. You come with me. Har.
rison. and take down the names and
addresses. Where's the manaser?"
Mr.. Maturan hurried forward. his
face pale with apprehension. The
usual little crowd tried TO slip out
quietly. but were turned hack. The
manager talked impressively. but
without effect. to the sergeant. The
latter's expression remained unmoved
He crossed the room toward Bret.
skopf's table. just as the latter was
endeavoring to secret some Of the
bottles under the table.
You will take down the names and
addresses OF every one here" he or.
dered his subordinate.
Il claim privilege. inspector" Brets-
kopf declared harshly. II and my two
companions are in this country on a
political mission"
The sergeant listened respectfully.
II have heard OF your mission, Sir"
he said. 1T is not for me TO comment
upon il. but / should scarcely think
that il is one which would entitlc YOU
TO any special consideration. How.
ever, you will be able TO explain to the
magistrate in the morning. Take
down the names and addresses. Har.
rison."
There was a further hubbub OF ex.
postulation, OF which the sergeant
took not the slightest notice. As soon
as he had completed his tour Of the
room he called 10 the manager.
Il am leaving a man here" he said,
ito see that there is no further in
fringement Of the law. Have all the
wines and spirits removed at once"
Bretskopf. whom the others had
been doing their best 10 restrain. sud.
denly left his place and advanced un.
steadily across the floor
"A word with you. inspector" he de-
manded. ''Will this affair get into the
newspa pers?"
Without a doubt. sir. You'l be
summoned 10 appear at Bow street
tomorrow morning
But 1t Is an outrage" Bretskcpf
clustered. Look here" he went on.