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Updated: September 11, 2025
Prince Victor must have contrived some devious errand to get the young man out and away early that day; for by the time Nogam had looked for him in the morning, Karslake was nowhere to be found; neither had he returned when the party left for Frampton Court a circumstance which Nogam regretted most bitterly.
The torn envelope which had held the message to Shaik Tsin lay at his feet. Nogam had not bothered to worry it open so carefully that it might be resealed without inviting comment; though that need not have been a difficult matter, thanks to the dampness of the night air.
To Nogam the young girl looked wan and wistful as if she were missing somebody. And he wondered if Mr. Karslake knew what a lucky young devil he was. He wondered still more about the present whereabouts and welfare of Mr. Karslake.
"Yes, sir?" "Where is the Princess Sofia?" "In 'er apartment, sir." "And Mr. Karslake?" "In 'is." "Then be good enough to send Shaik Tsin to me." "Yes, sir." "And, Nogam!" the servant checked in the act of turning "I shan't need you again to-night." "'Nk you, sir."
But if Karslake translated Victor's message, as edited by the hand of Nogam, it was to a wire as deaf as it was dumb.
Taking the railway guide, Victor ruffled its pages, and after brief study of the proper table remarked: "Afraid I must ask you to run up to town for me to-night, Nogam. If you don't mind ..." "Only too glad to oblige, sir." "I find I have left important papers behind. Give this to Shaik Tsin" he handed over the blank envelope "and he will find them for you.
Mine is not a forgiving nature, Sturm not even toward excessive shrewdness." Victor took up a docket of papers, and Sturm, mumbling an apology, gave himself up to jealous brooding till he forgot the broad hint he had received. "If I can satisfy you that Nogam is untrustworthy " he began, meaning to continue: Karslake will stand his proved accomplice. But Victor would not let him finish.
I am much preoccupied with affairs; but Mrs. Waring will take care of you till evening, when I promise myself the pleasure of dining with you both." At the sound of a knock he put Sofia gently from him, and said in a strong voice: "Enter." The door opened, Nogam announced: "Mr. Sturm."
To this he added that he 'oped there had been no 'itch, he was most heager to be installed in his new situation, and would do his best to give satisfaction. Karslake replied airily that he was sure Nogam would do famously, and Nogam said "Thank you, sir."
"You are shrewd," Victor observed, thoughtfully. "Be careful: it is a dangerous gift." The man Nogam gently opened the door and approached the table, stopping just outside the area of illumination shed by the shaded lamp.
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