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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
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