Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11
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they had nothing whatever to do with the affair."
The gendarmes returned this afternoon"
Then they will have to begin all over again."
he remarked. How they must curse me for
having led them off on false scent!"
partner found her out and claimed a
dance. She rose to her feet reluctantly.
Are you going to jcin in the hunt again?"
she asked.
Perhaps a partnership" he suggested
She shook her head
II am like you," she said. Il prefer to work
alone -
A SUDDEN change took place in the weather
before the dance was over. A drifting rain
rolled in from the sea and the decks were soon
damp and uncc mfortable. People began to
leave in a thin stream at first and afterward
in procession. Among the tail-enders, Peter
Hames caught up with young Christian.
Sporting Club?" he asked as the two fell
into step the quay.
The young nodded.
IT want some of my money back from last
night" he conhded. II am playing for q
friend too so I afford the big table"
High play there!"
I'm really playing for three of us. I didn't
come to any serious harm last night, and I
feel like winning tonight"
Peter Hames drew pipe from his pocket,
and began to fill it. A little abruptly, he
turned to one side, and sought the shelter Of
buttreSS
Go on. I'll catch you up in minute" he
called out to his companion.
The latter nodded and continued his way,
Peter Hames had difficulty. The air was damp,
and his place of shelter drafty. Just he
succeeded in lighting his pipe, however, he
heard shout from the darkness. and the sound
Of a fall. man came running toward him.
Young Christian called out:
Stop him, Hames! Stop that fellow! He
tried to rob me-"
Peter Hames watched the man come lumber
ing on, but if he made any effort to interfere
with his progress it a very half hearted
one.
why did you let the fellow go?" Christian
demanded.
Too quick for me-" was the Indifferent reply.
"What happened?"
He came out from behind that wall there"
the young man explained, in some excitement,
land snatched at my coat, trying to get my
pocketbook."
Did he get it?"
mo. fortunately he slipped on the pave
ment there, and went overnight on his back
Seems to me you might have pulled him up,
though"
Sorry. I didn't quite understand that it
was as serious as that" Hames apologized
They climbed the steps. and crossed the road
to the Sporting Club, Christians opinion Of
LAD SOLhpollIOA having uIlueISOne q QeUnlCe
change. Nevertheless he accepted his invita-
ton to have a drink at the bar. They were
almost alone, the hour was late man.
seated on a stool at the farther end however
In obedience to a gesture of invitation from
Hames, joined them. He a broad shout
dered Strong-featured FTenchman of swarthy
complexion and flashing brown eyes, At the
moment, however, he seemed singularly nerv-
Gus.
Christian" Hames said, IT want to intro
duce you to an old acquaintance Of mine who
has lately come to Nice to open a boxing and
sporting academy Mr. Christian-M Paul
Redoux."
The color slowly left the young mans face,
He looked at Hames and he was afraid
you two should be interested in one an
other" the latter continued. M Redoux. I
believe. commenced life on the stage and you.
Christian, I noticed from that framed photo