Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 217, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 January 1924 — Page 10

THE SLIPPER OF RED BROCADE

BEGIN HERE TODAY A novelist seeking nocturnal adventure leaves the ballroom ol the Marchioness of Drimning early in the morning. While standing In the archtray leading lute Shepherd’s Market he sees a woman in evening dres6 chasing a small terrier. When he sees that the dog has stolen the woman’s slipper he offers his services and is amazed to be addressed by the woman as "No. 9, A Several men come upon the scene and. blindfolded, he is taken to a room in a part of London unfamiliar to him. Many 'people are assembled there who plot to kill the Emperor of Berengaria. The novelist is addressed as No. f>." and is asked to voice his opinion. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY m PLUNGED: "Well, I should - say that between 12 and 1 would be the best. You see when the . . . the tyrant Is going- in and out of shops. It Is quite simple to nick him between the shoulder blades.” There were murmurs of assent, as I made a nicking gesture.”

SHE FLUNG ME A SMILE, ADDING: “I SHALL NOT OBJECT TO NO. 9’S PREFERENCE FOR- THE KNIF’E!”

“In that case,” said the chairman, "you would do the removal, and I take it that No. 5 would be ready to assist you in escaping by having a taxi in readiness. However, you will remember that it is more usual, when a female comrade is employed, for her to do the removal while the male member drives the taxi.” We this for a short time, and I made *luite a pretty picture of myself lurking at the coiner of Grafton St., watching for the perengarian to come out of Poinfrey's. But No. 3 cut us short: “No. That is perfectly useless. It is most difficult to escape from a district like Bend St. There is coo much traffic, and the rqad is generally up. When I was concerned with the removal of Schlopstein, the traitor, in Fifth Ave., I was very nearly caught. If I had not run over a policeman, I should not be here.”

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“Certainly,” said the chairman, politely, “there is sometLuiig in whaT you say, No. 5. Though, of course, I assume that you are not thinking jf your own life.” “Oh, no,” said the lady, carelessly. “That is not of the slightest importance. But . I dislike inefficient work. I say the park.” “Have you thought out a plan?” “Yes. You are aware that the Emperor of Berengaria. rides sixteen stone? Therefore his horse does not go very fast.” “Well, assuming that is the case?” “What I propose is as follows: No. 9 and I will proceed to the park, and be there by half-past eight in the morning, a few minutes before the tyrant arrives. I shall be standing by the railings when his horse comes toward me at its usual leisurely pace. We will select a spot in front of a tree behind which will be posted No. 9. As the Emperor of Berengaria

approaches, I will give a cry and fall down in a faint. He will get off and assist me. I understand. Comrade, that the tyrant is very chivalrous: due advantage should be taken of this weakness. While he is bending over us. No. 9 will have an opportunity to dispatch him with any weapon he thinks fit. I say truncheons. They go deep and make no noise.” She flung me a smile, as she added: 'Though I shall not object to No. 9’s preference for the knife if he is more practiced with the weapon.” “Very sensible, indeed." said the chairman, “very competent, I congratulate you. No. 5. Have you any objections. No. 9?” “Oh, no. It sounds very efficient. I am quite willing, and perhaps No. 5 is right. In the case of a highly adipose monarch the knife may not go deep enough. I say truncheons.” ‘You can settle that later. Settle it between yourselves. Now can we assist you in any way?” “Yes,” said No. 5. “As soon as the good work is done we shall run across the grass, one toward the east, and one toward the west, until we reach the carriage rpad. There we shall ex pect to land Bolls-Joyce cars, driven by comrades: they must follow us.” “Certainly.” said the chairman. “Comrade No. 1 (Supplies), please make a note: two Bolls-. Joyce.” “We've only got one automobile,” said No. 1. “We can’t bother about that,” said the chairman. “You'll have to find another. Outside the Blitz Hotel is an awfully good place. That’s settled. What day do you propose?” “This morning.” said No. o in a savage tone. * “No. we shan't have the car till day after tomorrow. They're awfully difficult to find in daylight. Today’s Tuesday . . . for safety, say Thursday morning at half-past eight. Is that clear?" “Yes,” said No. 5. “Yes,” said I. “Any other business?*’ said the chairman. “No other business? The meeting is declared closed.” As we went out. No. 5 said to me: “I say, we'd better have a talk tomorrow and get it absolutely clear. We don’t want any mistakes.” “Rather not," said I. “Well, look here, we'd better lunch tomorrow at let’s lunch at Mivart’s. Suppose the tryant were to catch a glimpse of me!" She laughed low: “I’m not altogether repulsive. Then, when I fall down in my faint, he might recognize me, and he’d be all the more sure to take an Interest in my sad case* “All right.” I said, "tomorrow lunch at Mivart’s, one-thirty. I’ll book a talkie.” Before we went out. however, Comrade No."T (Supplies) stopped us: “Have you got enough money?* 1 "One never has enough money,” I replied, out of habit. “Better take fifty pounds,” said No. 1, confidentially. “One never knows what may happen, and there’s lots more where that came from.” I put the money into my pocket, and thanked him with a smile.

Not a half hour had elapsed; here I was again it? Curzon Street. Near by I could see the file of carriages outside Drimning House; the lights glowed; upon the air came the strains once more of “Chop Chop Chinaman.” But now I was no longer alone; the beautiful figure by my side, though she was in keeping with the opulent scene, represented in her robe of flame the red virgin of anaarchy. It was exciting and wonderful. I knew that my duty was to lead her forthwith to the police and to expose the plot, so that the Emperor of Berengaria might proceed with his peaceful life. But the idea of manacles upon those tender wrists, that dark waving hair under the cap of the prisoner, it was unthinkable. horrible. I hated and feared her, but at the same time a gentler sentiment arose in me. If only I could have her, argue with and convert her! For, of course, some day she must be caught and die, or see the roses of her cheek grow dull in a prison cell. Only to convert a woman one must make her love one. There was not much time. It was then that with ft

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laugh No. 5 paused outside the archway, and murmured: “It’s all very well, but I still haven’t got my slipper.” “I say.” I replied remorsefully. “How like a man! I was going to make you walk until we met a taxi. Why! You might have hurt your foot,” She laughed in a Queer, intense, ecstatic note: “Oh.” she murmured, "if only I might spill my blood for our cause.” "Spill your heart's blood if you like.” I replied, “but your foot's biood Is not glorious The question is, how am I to find you a slipper. Look here, Vm afraid it’ll b a bit large for

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you, but let me lend you my left shoe.” She laughed again: “And then it will be your foot’s blood wlilch will be spilled for the cause.” I marveled at her lightness, but she was not 20; she could laugh in the middle of tragedy. “I know what to do,” I said. “I’ve just been to a dance, and it’s my misfortune to grow very hot. Thus I carry several spare handkerchiefs. Let me make you a sort of sandal.” She laughed again, and silently extended a charming foot, covered in flame-colored silk. I knelt down, fumbling with the handkerchiefs, and I was filled with pity as I noted this exquisite little foot, rather too long, but very slim, and perfectly arched.

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