The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-02-03

cafe. over Il cup ofcofiee, he reached th,
following solution of the problem
lie was sure that madame had moi
stirred from the house on the evening oi
the murder. But it was clear that she
was aware of the crime, and consequently
acquainted with the assassin. If Ague
pont committed the deed it was cleal
that he would not leave such incontro
vertible proofs behind Who, then, was
the assassin? A man whom the dog
would follow as it would its owners,since
the dog was at the Rue-Recluse on the
evening of the crime. So it was some
one intimate with the Agueponts. lie
must hate the husband, since he had
planned all to throw suspicion on him.
On the other hand, he must love the
wife, since, knowing him, she would not
give him up, at the Same time sacrificing
her husband. Conclusion; Madame, be-
lieing her reputation, undoubtedly had a
| lover.
"Iounds ~ he saidto himself, 'the dog
must be utilized"
The clock struck 3. IL was time for
Madame to depart for the Palais de JUS
tice. Going to the door of the cafe, he
saw her, after giving few parting in
structions to the little servant, leave her
shop. Hastily crossing the street, he en-
tered the shop. The little servant was
there alone.
"Where is Madame Aguepont ?" he
asked
"She has gone out, Monsieur"
"How unfortunate. How sorry poor
Madame will be- But perhaps You can
take your mistress place, little one.
came back for the address of the gentle
man she asked me to visit
"Wnat gentleman the servant asked
you know very well; Monsieur
there, now, ! have forgotten his name.
The gentleman the dog obeys so we'll"
'Oh, you mean Monsieur Andre y
"Ies, that's his name. You can Ger
tainly tell me where the gentleman
lives?'
"Oh, yes, he lives in the Rue du Roi-
Dore, No. %"
Caught muttered Guilet; then aloud:
Thanks. You have done madame a
great service She will be delighted
Good-by, little one"
So saying the detective hastened to
the Palais de Justice, and, obtaining a
warrant, left at breakneck speed for
the Rue de Roi-Dore. In fifteen minutes
he was at the door of No. %.
Monsieur Andre he said to the con
cierge.
"Fourth floor, right hand door"
"ls he in?'
"Yes."
81 must treat Monsieur Andre to a bot
tie of wine. TO what shop does he go?'
THE one opposite
In second the detective was in the
place indicated.
"A bottle of wine, if you please-the
green seal.
The wine was brought, and the cork
being examined it was found to be fac
simle of the one in the detectives pos
session.
"Trapped,' muttercd Guilot.
1t did not take him long to leave the
shop and reach the fourth floor. He
knocked at the right hand door.
"Come in," said a voice
The detective entered.
IL arrest you in the name of the law" "
The man turned livid.
"Are you playing trick on mc?' he
said.
"Don't be childish. You were seen to
leave Nj. Bigot's room, and have in my
pocket the cork you used to prevent the
point of the dagger from breaking.
81 am innocent = exclaimed the man,
"Tell that to the Magistrate He
won't believe you. Your accomplice,
Madame Aguepont has confessed all
"Impossible!" !" he exclaimed, She knew
nothing"
Then you did it alone. SO much
confessed.
Search discovered the ponard and let
ters from Madame Aguepont.
Twenty minutes later, Andre, finding
| himself in cell, broke down and con
fessed ALL
He had known M. Bigot a long time
His main object in numbering him wa
TO bring the punishment of the same OF
Aguepont That was why he had dress
ed like him, and was followed by tn,
dog Bruno. When the old man was as
sassinated he dipped the finger of tn,
corpse in blood to trace the final letter.
Aguep, which had nearly destroyed al
innocent man.
1T was cleverly arranged he said
boastingly. ''lf | had succeeded
would have killed two birds with on,
stone-got rid of Aguepont, whom
hate, and of whom am jealous, anc
enriched the woman | love"
1t was simple and terrible surely.
unfortunately, my lad" observed
Guilot, 'you lost your wits at the las
moment 1t was the left hand you dip
ped in the blood"
Andre startled, terrified
"Was it that that betrayed me-"
"Precisely."
Then raising his hands to heaven h
exclaimed
That comes of being a real artist"
Then glancing with piteous contemr
at the detective, he said, with a sneer:
"Fool. Louis Bigot was left handed.
Thus an error had brought the Scout
drel to justice. Aguepont was set 6
liberty next day, When questioned h
said:
II love my wife. | wanted to sacr
fee myself for her l believed he
guilty"
She was arrested but acquitted by I'll
same court that sentenced Andre to IL
galleys for life.