to them from
an open boat. It was like a scene from the New Testament, and the man,
this Father Paul, made me think of one of the disciples. I asked them
why he did not preach on the land, and they told me that he and all of
the priests had been banished from the island six years before, and
that they could only return by stealth and dared not land except by
night. When the priest had finished speaking, I had myself rowed out
to his boat, and I talked a long time with him, and he told me of this
plan to re-establish himself and his order. I offered to help him with
my money, and he promised me a letter to Cardinal Napoli. It reached
me on my return to Rome, and through the influence of the Cardinal I
was given an audience with the Pope, and I was encouraged to aid Father
Paul as far as I could. I had meant to build a memorial church for
father, but they urged me to give the money instead to this cause. All
my dealings until to-day have been with Father Paul alone. I have seen
a little of the Prince Kalonay because they are always together; but he
has always treated me in a way to which no one could take exception,
and he is certainly very much in earnest. When Father Paul left Paris
mother and I came on here in order to be near him, and that is how you
find me at Tangier. And now that you understand how much this means to
me, I know you will not do anything to stand in our way. Those men
inside are afraid that you came here for just the reason that
apparently has brought you, and when they saw you a little while ago
through the windows they were greatly disturbed. Let me tell them that
you mean to volunteer for the campaign. The King cannot refuse the
services of a man who has done the things you are always doing. And I
promise you that for a reward you shall be the only one to tell the
story of our attempt. I promise you," she repeated earnestly, "that
the day we enter the capital, you can cable whatever you please and
tell our story to the whole of Europe."

"The story be hanged!" replied Gordon. "You have made this a much more
serious business than a newspaper story. You misunderstand me utterly,
Patty. I am here now because I am not going to have you compromised
and robbed."

The girl stood up and looked down at the young man indignantly.

"You have no right whatever to use that tone to me," she said. "I am
of age and my own adviser. I am acting for the good of a great number
of people, and ac