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meanwhile went about his morning
duties, grumbling to himself and casting
ANYTHING but friendly looks in her direc-
ton as he hustled in and out of the room.
The latter part of the conversation be-
tween Marie and Pierre had been over
heard by Rcmond, who, hearing the
sound of voices below, had come out of
his room to listen, lest anything might
take place without his knowledge which
would cause hitch in his plans.
He seemed, however, very well pleased
with what he heard and re-entered the
room with quite a cheerful air, Bertrand
being still in bed. The sound of Maries
voice, which he had not before heard,
confirmed his suspicion of the previous
evening, when the momentary glance he
had had of her face had so remarkably
affected him and so disturbed his usual
imperturbable self possession.
Nothing could have fitted in better
with his plan. Marie had already reused
suspicion by her attempt to get secretly
away and by her possession of the gold,
though apparently 50 poor. A damning
( circumstance of which none knew so
we'll as he-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.
tngy were safe. There could be no doubt
as to the result-every circumstance
! pointed to her guilt. She would be fol-
| lowed, 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 gen.
/ darmesr he added as he finished his ex-
/ PLANTATION.
"You We're right enough, too, mon
/ ami. when you said woman was al
ways useful This one was very useful
to me some IS or 10 years ago. Il is odd,
pardie,' he said rcflectively, chat she
should turn up again to be of use in the
present emergency"
What do you mean?" said Bertrand.
"This one! Do you know her them"
"Ies!' replied the other; lat least I
ought TO. l felt pretty sure of it last
night, but since have heard her voice
am certain. She is my wife,"
When Bertrand had finished his OK
carnations of surprise, his companion
went on to explain that he would insure
Maries flight by letting her know that
he recognized her, and as she was APP
parently anxious to conceal her real
identity he had no doubt of the success
of this maneuver.
But suppose she recognizes yOu?"
\ ..r Il.
There is no fear of her recognizing me-
This" touching the black bandage he
wore, "and the absence of my mustache
which | wore when she knew Inc first
make my face quite unrecognizable.
change my voice u little, and the thing i,
done"
In accordance with this arrangement
they now dressed themselves and went
down stairs. Bertrand looking i'll a,
ease and wishing himself we'll out Of the
place, his companion, with his usua,
careless swagger, humming Ii tune as he
descended.
"Ah, vous voila!" said Pierre as he en-
tered the sale. you're early risers
measieurs. hope you slept WELL"
They assured him they had not SLEPT
so well for years and complimented hin
on the excellence of the beds, adding
that they would not have left them 81
soon but that they wanted to get goot
piece on their way before the day got too
hot, Remond observing, as he glanced
toward where Marie sat. that early "a
they were they were not the first,
''Euh, cuh!' growled Pierre, scowl
ing at poor Marie. "oome folks hay,
, their own reason for wanting to be tn
first up. | don't hold with such doings,
! lie 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
cntlv Remond, making sign to Ber
rand to remain where he was, got "
aud sauntered carelessly toward her
, pulling the black bandage IA little NOR
Yer his face.
You appear to be in trouble, ma
lame" said he addressing her in sort o
:. husky undertone. perhaps / could b
>. of use to YOU"
:, She remained silent
: Don't hesitate to speak" he went on
= | N'ldN W ltlll an Oih an
- it seems to me recognize your face"
= AT this she said in a startled tone:
=, you know me?'
81 am sure" he went on. 81 hav
> seen you at Grenoble. Were you nc
:. then acquainted with certain Robel
p. Macairei'
. Marie sat speechless with horror, Will
- he continued
He was q good for nothing fellow
- too, though he was the husband of ma
. dame"
"For Gods sake" she cried in 10,
tones of horror, "do not again utter til
u name of that monster" Then muttel
ing to herself. as if she had forgotte
@ there was any one beside her, II mus
go-I must escape from here at once, le
u them think what they will of me-" Sh
l. looked wildly round as if seeking
means of escape.
/" Remond looked at her with a cynics