Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-09


TreSholm remarked. ITO think that some Of
these broken-dow miserable looking men and
women were once decent folk. Came here, lots
OF them with plenty of money, good homes and
all the rest of it, and then set themselves down
to play against certainty. Imbeciles. OF
course. but can't help feeling sorry for
them!"
They wandered down to the SALES PriveeS
There are couple of plaque tables in the
Schnlit Room" Tresholm said. Quite high
play, believe
Bartoldi followed his companion without en-
thusiasm. At first sight of of his numbers
appearing produced in him 11t of restlessness.
After about an hour, however, he scarcely made
an observation. Every now and then he glanced
ct the clock.
They stayed for a quarter of an hour 1t
was Bartoldi who led the way out OF the rooms.
As they mounted the steps of the Hotel de
Paris, Monsieur Robert, the manager, came
hurrying forward.
"At last, Monsieur TreSholm they tell me
that you have entered the lists!" he exclaimed.
what fortune? The Casino is perhaps mort
gagged to you?"
Tresholm smiled. 81 have just been looking
on" he confided. At haven't played"
You could watch and not play?" the other
gasped.
Why not? I find it amusing enough"
IAN these people seem very interested in
you," Bartoldi remarked Curiously, they
mounted in the lift.
explained, which as yet have not attempted
to Justify"
Dinner was distinctly cheerful meal Bar
toldi was q little tired and nervous but he i'm
proved in humor and appearance as the eve
ming went on. The princess was puzzled
II do not understand" she told TreshOlm
frankly. "Gastone tells me that instead OF
keeping him away from the gaming rooms you
have pressed him TO accompany you there, and
on Friday you are lending all that money"
FTrar hnlww r1<r11S1n -
fessed.
She made little grin1ace "You have the
right to, without doubt, but Gastone-he will
only lose your money"
The luck may change"
1t was IL O'Clock before they left the dining
room, and every one was in excellent humor.
Lena turned toward Tresholm.
Why shouldn't we all go straight to that
little Russian place and dancer" she suggested
"GaStone doesn't mind"
Just one hour at the Sporting Club first
please" Tresholm begged.
And thought you didn't play" the princess
interviewed reproachfully.
Its wonderful game to WATCH" TreSholm
rejoined
They made their way through the passage
silently. The princess drifted into the chemie
room. Tresholm, with his hand resting lightly
upon BartoldiS shoulder, took up his old po-
sition at the roulette table There were more
people playing and the gambling was heavier.
4WSlCy-EIluc' Ikc young man exclaimed
irritaby. "Oh If only could back the seven
and the fourteen
Tresholm remained deaf. Twenty i've turned
up, then 49, followed by n. An English noble
man collected a great pile Of 10-mille plaques
Over two hundred thousand francs he's won
while we've been standing here, Bartoldi muir
INJURED feveriShly.
Tresholm nodded. Let's watch the other
table for q time he suggested
They strolled around. In half an hour they
MI
check. He looked up and nodded Tresholm
passed
What's become of all those plaques?" the
latter asked.
"All gone" was the frowning response
~They spin too quickly"
Yes, I suppose that's it." Tresholm agreed
half to himself. They spin too quickly They
don't give you chance to keep your winnings"
Lena leaned forward and passed her arm
through his. Marguerite wants to 60" she
pleaded. Every one feels like dancing to-
night
What about Bartoldi?" Tresholm asked
I'D like to go if you're ready" the young
man assented, almost eagerly.
Just half an hour more" Tresholm stipu-
lated
EVEN Bartoldi sighed with relief when they
left the Sporting Club short time later
There still signs of strain about him. but
he danced with spirit, and of his own accord
inquired about the morrow's plans.
Tennis at 1890" Tresholm told him. Two
decent fellows want to make a foursome And
Thursday morning-what about foursome at
Mont Agel?'
Ishould love it," Lena declared
ALAS. i is 50 long since played" the prin-
cess sighed.
Nevertheless. we win give them game"
Treshom promised.
Il wish I knew just what your idea is
Andrew" she said to him little later, when