sheen in the high lights that suggested the heart of a blood-red
rose.

"Oh," she cried, "promise me that you will never breathe a word
to any one about my visit!"

"I promise willingly," I said; "but can you give me no hint?"

"Honestly, truly, I cannot, dare not, say more! Only promise that
you will do as I ask!"

Since I could perceive no alternative--

"I will do so," I replied.

"Thank you--oh, thank you!" she said; and dropping her veil again
she walked rapidly away from me, whispering, "I rely upon you. Do
not fail me. Good-bye!"

Her conspicuous white figure joined the hurrying throngs upon the
pavement beyond. My curiosity brooked no restraint. I hurried to
the end of the courtway. She was crossing the road. From the
shadows where he had lurked, a man came forward to meet her. A
vehicle obstructed the view ere I could confirm my impression; and
when it had passed, neither my lovely visitor nor her companion
were anywhere in sight.

But, unless some accident of light and shade had deceived me, the
man who had waited was Ahmad Ahmadeen!