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They were claims of one kind and another against several South and Central American republics, chiefly for naval and military supplies, and he merely noted their general character. They were, on the face of it, certified accounts in the usual manner of business. On the back of each had been printed with a rubber stamp the words: "Vienna, Paris, Washington. Chauvenet et Durand."
Professor Henry took part in the matter by writing the secretary a letter, in which he urged the appointment of an astronomer as head of the institution. His position prevented his supporting any particular candidate; so he submitted a list of four names, any one of which would be satisfactory. These were: Professor William Chauvenet, Dr. B. A. Gould, Professor J. H. C. Coffin, U. S. N., and Mr.
Chauvenet stood looking from Shirley to the man and back again. He was by no means a coward, and he did not in the least relish the thought of owing his safety to a woman. But the confidence with which Shirley addressed the man, and her apparent familiarity with the peculiarities of the mountaineers impressed him. He spoke to her rapidly in French.
"And Captain Claiborne?" "He's probably sitting up all night to defend Fort Myer from the crafts and assaults of the enemy. I hope you will come to see us, Mr. Armitage." "Thank you; you are very kind," he said gravely. "I shall certainly give myself the pleasure very soon." As Shirley passed on with Chauvenet Mrs. Sanderson launched upon the girl's praises, but she found him suddenly preoccupied.
He stepped to the table, his hands in his pockets, and bowed to them. "Good night, and clear out," and he waved his arm in dismissal. "Come!" said Durand peremptorily, and as Chauvenet hesitated, Durand seized him by the arm and pulled him toward the door. As they mounted and turned to go they saw Claiborne standing at the table, lighting a cigarette from one of the candles.
He struck the ground with his stick, his look of astonishment passed, and he smiled pleasantly as he returned Armitage's salutation. "My dear Armitage!" he murmured. "I didn't go to Mexico after all, my good Chauvenet. The place is full of fevers; I couldn't take the risk." "He is indeed a wise man who safeguards his health," replied the other. "You are quite right.
The dust in the bag caused the man inside to cough, but save for the one exclamation he had not spoken. Chauvenet and Durand conferred in low tones while Zmai drew out a tether strap and snapped it to the curb-bit of the captive's horse. "The fellow takes it pretty coolly," remarked Durand, lighting a fresh cigarette. "What are you going to do with him ?"
The rooms occupied by Chauvenet at Washington had already been ransacked and correspondence and memoranda of a startling character seized.
They fell to talking about the lost sons of royal houses and a goodly number there have been, even in these later centuries and then of the latest marriages between American women and titled foreigners. Chauvenet was now leading the conversation; it might even have seemed to a critical listener that he was guiding it with a certain intention.
The last speaker was a young man whom Armitage had never seen before; he was a decided blond, with close-trimmed straw-colored beard and slightly-curling hair. Opposite him, and facing the door, sat Chauvenet. On the table between them were decanters and liqueur glasses.
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