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At the same time they examine the passengers much more closely than they do their baggage. And as this van is reserved for the luggage going through to Pekin, I do not think you have much to fear. So good night. As a matter of precaution, I would rather not prolong my visit." "Good night, Monsieur Bombarnac, good night."
"Claudius Bombarnac, of Bordeaux, is delighted to be on the same road as " "Fulk Ephrinell, of the firm of Strong, Bulbul & Co., of New York City, New York, U.S.A." And he really added U.S.A. We were mutually introduced. I a traveler in news, and he a traveler in In what? That I had to find out. The conversation continues.
As we were about to board the car again, I saw Popof running toward me, shouting: "Monsieur Bombarnac!" "What is the matter, Popof?" "A telegraph messenger asked me if there was any one belonging to the Twentieth Century in the train." "A telegraph messenger?" "Yes, on my replying in the affirmative, he gave me this telegram for you." "Give it me! give it me!"
"Have your joke, Monsieur Bombarnac, but under your breath, I advise you!" "You see, major, he would then be an interesting personage and worth a long interview!" We enjoyed our meal as we talked. The breakfast was excellent, the provisions having come freshly on board at Askhabad and Douchak.
The American came up to me and took a last look at his stock of incisors, molars and canines, with a repetition of his invariable "Wait a bit." "You know, Monsieur Bombarnac," he said to me, "that the passengers are going to dine at the Hôtel du Czar before the departure of the train. It is time now. Will you come with me?" "I follow you." And we entered the dining room.
But if I saw you, it was because I knew of your presence in the van, and I was there watching you, no one else having an idea of spying on you. Nevertheless, it was dangerous; do not do it again; let me replenish your larder when I get an opportunity." "Thank you, Monsieur Bombarnac, thank you!
I first asked Major Noltitz, who willingly agreed to be Miss Bluett's witness. "These Yankees are astonishing," he said to me. "Precisely because they are astonished at nothing, major." I made a similar proposition to Pan-Chao. "Delighted, Monsieur Bombarnac," he replied. "I will be the witness of this adorable and adored Miss Bluett!
"I shall be there, and I will do all I can to prevent anything unpleasant happening." "Ah! Monsieur Bombarnac!" exclaimed Kinko, in a burst of gratitude. "How can I repay you?" "Very easily, Kinko." "And in what way?" "Ask me to your marriage with the lovely Zinca." "I will! And Zinca will embrace you."
"And the two French people, that couple so affectionate." I asked, "who are they?" "Have they not told you?" "No, Popof." "You need not be anxious, Monsieur Bombarnac. Besides, if you wish to know their profession, it is written at full length on all their luggage. "And that is?" "Stage people who are going to a theater in China." Stage people!
"What traveling companion?" "The young lady who took my place in the carriage." "Was there a young lady with us?" "Of course." "Well you are the first to tell me so, Mr. Bombarnac. You are the first to tell me so." And thereupon the American goes out of the door and disappears. It is to be hoped I shall know before we get to Pekin what it is that Strong, Bulbul & Co. send out in such quantities.
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