randes deux petites chambres avec salle de
bain, suite arrive en auto._

_MANOEL._

After I had read it aloud there was a long, long silence.

At length--

"I see," said Berry. "I knew our journey would be eventful, because my
wife put her teeth in upside down this morning, but I little dreamed it
was to be a royal progress. However, I take it one of the things the
mayor would like to know is--er--what has become of--of----"

Hallilay nodded tearfully.

"That, sir," he said, "is the first and foremost question upon an
unanswerable list."

* * * * *

We left Pampeluna upon the following afternoon, in response to a wire
from San Sebastian peremptorily desiring us immediately to repair to
that resort.

Hallilay, as good as his word, was of inestimable service. He had,
indeed, dealt with the delicate situation with admirable judgment.
Finally he covered our retreat in a masterly manner.

From the first he had insisted that the _role_ we had unconsciously
assumed must be deliberately maintained. Our scruples he had brushed
to one side.

"Whatever happens, Pampeluna must never know the truth. It'd be most
unpleasant for you--obviously. For the mayor--well, Spaniards are very
proud, and I think it'd kill him. Very well, then. Your course,
plainly, is the line of least resistance. O friends, Romans,
countrymen, it's--it's too easy." He broke off and glanced meaningly
about him. "I'm not much of a diplomat, but--well, the best is good
enough for me."

Talk about Epicurus....

CHAPTER VIII

HOW ADELE BOUGHT A BOTTLE OF PERFUME WHICH HAD NO SMELL, AND I CUT
EULALIE DEAD

"I must have a paper," said Berry. "I haven't read the news for
fifty-five hours, and--and anything may have happened. Supposing the
rouble and the shilling have changed over. The tie I'm wearing 'ld be
worth about six hundred pounds."

I set down my cup and picked up the receiver.

"So you're really off to-morrow, are you?" said an attractive voice.
_Well, don't miss Fuenterrabia. It's only five miles out of your way,
and it's worth seeing. They sell most lovely scent in the Calle del
Puerto. Ask for their 'Red Violets.'_

With a chunk I was disconnected, and a second later a bureau clerk had
promised to procure an English paper and send it up to my room.

Less than an hour ago we had arrived at San Sebastian--according to
plan. A very handsome run had ended becomingly enough in the dr