Evening star., 1939-02-12
EssERLEY gave his order at the bar of
II Cannes Casino and then glanced around
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II Cannes Casino and then glanced around
him in search of acquaintance. The
eyes of young woman by his side met his
almost at once. Her features, the carriage of
her head and an atmosphere of reserve which
she seemed to create around her, we're all
dimly reminiscent, yet for once he was at a
loss
Good evening, General Besserley," she
greeted him.
Good evening, Mademoiselle," =" he replied
His drink was brought to him. He glanced
from it to the girls barely touched glass of
champagne Il would ask you to Join me, he
said, but you have apparently just been
served. You know my name. feel that
once knew but l am ashamed to say that
have forgotten yours Will you enlighten me?"
She smiled You will know it before long,
stood behind your chair at the baccarat.
trying to summon up my courage to tell you
about myself am in Cannes to speak with
you, but it is necessary that We should not be
overheard"
Il love mystery Besserley confessed.
She shook her head gravely, raised the
glass to her lips and slipped her wine. Then
she slowly turned her head and glanced into
the crowded space behind. Besserley followed
the direction of her eyes towards table at
which two men were seated though each had
aalass in front OF him, they were doing nothing
except watch mademoiselle.
Your escots?" he asked.
She shrugged her shoulder They have an
interest in me, but it is not a friendly one.
They follow me everywhere, though l have
already refused to discuss a certain matter
with them"
II have no fancy for interfering in other
peoples affairs" Besserley confded, but if
there is anything can do -"
She glanced around. There was no one
within hearing distance. Il will remember
that if l may" she told him. You are very
well-known man, General Besserley, but you
apparently aim at seclusion. No one may tele-
phone to you who does not know your private
number No one may pass the lodge gates of
your chateau without your permission. Your
servants answer no questions Royalty itself
is not more inaccessible. Even these moments
oftranquility will not last.
1T is fact that wish to speak to you
If you will leave the Casino in half an hour
and find your way to the east side of the har-
' Dor you will see small motorboat, The Sun
shine, at mooring number twenty y-seven. If
you would meet me there it would be great
kindness, and might possibly provide you
with what they say is the JOY of your life - an
adventure. Will you Gomez"
Besserey followed his intuition, which said,
Trust her.
''N1ademoiselle, he said. Il shall be there"
She slipped from her stool. nodded careless
good night and passed out of the room carry
ing herself with ease. even distinction.
At precisely the time stated. Besserley made
his way along the water front and paused
before station twenty seven There was a
small crowd standing on the edge of the
quay, apparently watching a newly y-anived
submarine. There was no sign whatever of
The Sunshine. Besserley was on the point of
leaving the place when he came face to face
with familiar figure. the harbor master:
Just the man was looking for" he said.
Can you tell me what has become of small
craft - The Smnskine?"
Il have been asking the same thing myself.
Monsieur le C<nf1ol, gave her mooring
earlier in the evening. She was exactly where
this queer looking submarine now is. As to
what has become OF her -"