Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-17

somely % Might of the Law Strong Arm of Government
greeting and gratitude for permitting unworthy slaves
enter within the aura of presence 50 exalted"
NASTY little hound it is rebellion probably assass
nation" the Cad thought; yet aloud he mumured "Th
of your being gaddens my nostrs Be seated that
may better attend the Jewels of thought your lips ma
utter
He clapped hands call with coffee adding TIL
extra clap that meant Cover the crooks with your rifles
while he noted their girdes innocent of dagges an
that there buges in their robes indicating hide
artillery. Yet he gadder for these peaceful signs
only wary remembering the saying of the Wise Mar
Beware they who doves there be poison in the
EGGS
Nevertheless he still smiled largely passed the hookah wit
the prescribed gestures of peace and talked gently with the
of the date the lack of virtue in the modern generato
of young and horses and of the proper Interpretation
of FL Fared
Only after half an hour did Benz Hardw begin to mentio
the difficulties of trading with the Obo thence it gradual
became plain to perceivng mind that the government
transit salt robbed all traders of profit whe
dealing with such an impoverished tribe.
That, then, the for their presence The Gao
Abat bar Turk being asked shut eyes when the mex
evaded his gaherers very normal worth
piece of chicanery Only the Cad did believe it. Big crook
did not waste their efforts pnches of salt Nor did rogues
this stamp presents for something they could have game
by vlainy There deeper wckeder meaning behind th
business When Abat Turk the present he
OF it.
1t was a basket of pomegranates
lHE Cad Abat- Turk as all men knew adored pome
granates and these princes of their kind As Si Blu
Aash modesy set the basket at the Cads feet and Benz
Hardw whisked off the fine linen napkin there REVEALED
dozen glowing spheres luscious noble amid their setn
of fresh and their shining lanceke leaves that the
made the mouth water at sight Glorious pomegranates
sleek gold rnd fat with the promise of deectabe refresh
yet each selected the most perfect of its kind irresistible
bride Any knowing the Cad would also know he would
devour each and all. sharing with
Abat Turks eyes indeed wdened he gazed on thes
promises of delight and his lips poured forth gracious thank
with fervor one might expect Yet his mind reflected -"
present fit for princes No salt tax worth such
tribute fear there malice such loneliness Maybe this il
meant to cloud mind through the greed of my palate Ye
even resist such attack upon my virtue?"
"A wondeous gift he cried "A marvel of kindly though
and true regard Unworthy of 50 much honor yet
accept with the good will of your good will Yea and thu
custom of my house and line. will take from you and
with you symbol of fruitful future understanding
Take thou pomegranae, Sidbu Afarish we will ca
together in brotherlness
He lifted the basket and held to the dark and bite
rogue Who after moment hesitation took of the top
most globes
Nay not that one" Abat bar Turk murmued See it,
nd has yet the glow of peness another and
better"
With even more hesitation Sidi- bu
yz8 Afarish put his fruit aside and selected
lHssss sz another. Cautiously Abat bar Turk pre-
- sented the basket to Benz Hardw who
Il NR8 had none of his companion hesitance. In
s 10 deed, he had fixed his eyes the fruit alonl
H.y1 rim of the basket and almost grabbed
- when the pomegranaes came his way.
But he did not eat Abat- bar Turk 4
apologize voice broke in before he could