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"
They are called Character Markers," continued the boy, "because the
lenses catch and concentrate the character vibrations radiating from
every human individual and reflect the true character of the person upon
his forehead. If a letter 'G' appears, you may be sure his disposition is
good; if his forehead is marked with an 'E' his character is evil, and you
must beware of treachery."
The king saw the "E" plainly marked upon his minister's forehead, but he
said nothing except "Thank you," and returned the spectacles to Rob.
But the minister, who from the first had been ill at ease, now became
positively angry.
"
Do not believe him, your Majesty!" he cried. "It is a trick, and meant to
deceive you."
"
I did not accuse you," answered the king, sternly. Then he added: "I
wish to be alone with this young gentleman."
The minister left the room with an anxious face and hanging head.
"
Now," said Rob, "let's look over the record of the past day and see if that
fellow has been up to any mischief."
He turned the cylinder of the Record to "England," and slowly the events
of the last twenty-four hours were reproduced, one after the other, upon
the polished plate.
Before long the king uttered an exclamation. The Record pictured a
small room in which were seated three gentlemen engaged in earnest
conversation. One of them was the accused minister.
"
Those men," said the king in a low voice, while he pointed out the other
two, "are my avowed enemies. This is proof that your wonderful
spectacles indicated my minister's character with perfect truth. I am
grateful to you for thus putting me upon my guard, for I have trusted the
man fully."
"
Oh, don't mention it," replied the boy, lightly; "I'm glad to have been of
service to you. But it's time for me to go."
"
I hope you will favor me with another interview," said the king, "for I am
much interested in your electrical inventions. I will instruct my guards
to admit you at any time, so you will not be obliged to fight your way in."
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