Evening star., 1938-09-04


another nine holes, suppose?"
The Frenchman shook his head. "lmpossl-
bic, my friend have to be in Nice at three
o'clock A little property sale in which my
wife's relatives are interested
Besserley summoned the steward. Without
lifting his eyes from the bill he asked ques-
ton: What pantomime has arrived here this
morning, Louis? Is it a travelling show per-
haps, or is it only picnic of photographers"
Cinema, Monsieur" said Louis.
Besserley's question referred to group of
people who occupied the large table in the
center of the room. The one woman, OF the
group, was at that moment gazing at herself
in mirror which she held in one hand and
dabbing herself with lipstick.
The five men formed rather curious COM
bination Two of them might well have been
moving picture actors, two Others were OF
harder and more serious type. The fifth. who
sat on Madame's right hand, appeared to be
of early middle age, fair, with high cheek
bones, clear blue eyes and the weary droop OF
many disappointments revealed in his sensi-
tive mouth.
spired by his surroundings, and throughout
luncheon they had exchanged but little con-
versation. OF their personal belongings, how
ever, they seemed to be especially careful.
Four of the men had each carried into the
room brown despatch case and each kept
his despatch case close to the side of his chair.
The metal tripods, which the waiter had uI-
successfully attempted to consign to the
cloakroom we're slowed under the table. At
the time Besserley was asking his questions.
their repast had drawn towards close and
cloud of blue cigarette smoke was rising above
their heads.
They seem" Besserley remarked to Louis
"quiet, not to say subdued. What are they 60
ing to do with all that paraphernalia - noun
tain views or golf match or WHAT"
Louis shook his head. They are surly
crowd. Monsieur shall collect their money
and be glad to see the end of them. thank
Monsieur very much"
He departed with bow. Almost at the
same moment Count Tenroux, wearing his
overcoat and carrying his hat. re-entered the
room hastily. He approached Besserley.
General" he said you would like few
more holes - yes? There is gentleman BE-
low who would like to play nine He had
card to me but know nothing of his golf"
Besserley glanced around to be sure that
the person in question was not within hearing.
Il am not very fond of playing with BE-
ginners. you know. Tenroux," he conhded.
The Count leaned little forward.
You would oblige me very greatly. my
friend" he said I'm fact. if you do not play
fear that must give up my visit to Nice.
cannot tell you who he is. but the person
whose card he presented is of some impor
tance. know nothing, either, must confess,
about his golf Afterwards may interest you
say later on at the Sporting Club
Besserey nodded Il will play with pleas
ure" he agreed, suddenly feeling new in
terest in the proposition. us he ready?"
I'm ten minutes" the Count answered.
Besserey found his adversary waiting for
him on the first tee He was man of medium
height, little thickset about the shoulders
with a powerful and interesting face. He
pointed with his driver to little crowd ap-
preaching the green.
Something which resembles caravan has
just gone off in front of US, he remarked.
II am sorry. but was detained for few
minutes" Besserley apologized. Il had to
send message and the telephone seems to be
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