The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1893-11-16

though apparently 70 poor. 4 damnlng
circumstance Of which none knew 80
we'll Is lie she would be unable to give
any satisfactory explanation. The only
thing remaining to be done was to insure
her departure before Q discovery was
made Of the murder. That accomplished.
they were safe. There could be no doubt
as to the result-every circumstance
pointed to her guilt. She would be fol-
LEVIED, arrested, brought back. and they
would take their opportunity Of quietly
slipping away without exciting suspi-
cion. ITS not very difficult to outwit
these wooden headed country gem
darmes!' he added as lie finished his ez-
PLANTATION.
s'You We're right enough, too mon
ami. when yea said woman was al
ways useful. This one was very useful
to me some Is or 10 years ago. 1t is cod
pardie," he said reaectively, that she
should turn up again to be of use in the
present emergency"
what do you meant" said Bertrand
This one! Do you know her Them
'Yes!' replied the other; lat least
ought 10 felt pretty sure Of it last
night. but since have heard her voice
am certain. Ste is my wife.'
When Bertrand lad finished his OK,
Carnations Of surprise, his companion
went On to explain, that he would insure
Maries fight by letting her know That
he recognized her. and as she was ap-
parently anxious to conceal her real
identity he had no doubt of the success
of this maneuver
"But suppose she recognizes your"
Bah! Always afraid of something.
There is no fear of her recognizing me.
This" touching the black bandage he
wore, land the absence of my mustache,
which | wore when she knew me first,
make my face quite unacceptable. |
change my voice little, and the thing is
done"
In accordance with this arrangement
they now dressed themselves and went
down stairs, Bertrand looking ill at
ease and wishing himself well out of the
place, his companion. with his usual
careless swagger, hr1mming tune as he
descended.
''Ah, vous voila!'' said Pierre as he en-
tered the sale. You're early risers.
messieurs. hope you slept WELL"
They assured him they had not slept
60 well for years and complimented him
on the excellence of the beds, adding
that they would not have left. them so
soon but that they wanted to get a good
piece on their way before the day got too
hot, Remond observing, as he glanced
toward where Marie sat. that early as
they were they were not the first.
"Euh, euh! growled Pierre, scowl-
ing at poor Marie. Some folks have
their own reason for wanting to be the
first up. don't hold with such doings."
he added as he left the room.
The two men seated themselves at
table at the farther end of the room
from where Marie was sitting, and pres
emily Remond, making sign to Ber-
trand to remain where he was, got up
and sauntered carelessly toward her,
pulling the black bandage little more
over his face.
you appear to be in trouble, ma
dame:'' said he. addressing her in sort of
husky undertone. Perhaps could be
Of Use to you"
She remained silent
Don't hesitate to speak" he went on.
''Glad to help an old acquaintance, and
it seems to me recognize your face"
At this she said in startled tone:
'You know me?'
Il am sure" he went on. II have
seen you at Grenoble. Were you not
then acquainted with a certain Robert
MacaireY'
Marie satspeechless with horror, while
he continued:
HE was good for nothing fellow,
too. though he was the husband of ma
DAME"
For Gods sake" she cried in low
tones of horror, do not again utter the
name of that monster" Then mutter-
ing to herself, as if she had forgotten
there was any one beside her, II must
go-I 1nusnescape from here at once, let
them think what they will of me-" She
looked wildly round as if seeking
means of escape
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