The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-01-10

VI. NictI! .. 4ne detective saw -
1t was an easy thing for n nimbe person
to ascend the walls from NJ. de Suinnes
grounds and TO return But how could a
thief get into Nj. de Suinne's premises,
for they were even more carefully pro-
tected from intruders than NJ. Gretry's.
1T is impossible for any one to enter
the grounds after dusk without our
knowledge the valet said Every
night at sunset two blood mastifs are let
loose. and any trespasser would undoubt-
edly be attacked"
When Perclet reported to NJ. Gretry,
that gentleman said:
"Moyet is Il most excellent and trust
worthy person. He was in my employ
for many years and before that had stud
led medicine and was most skillful and
valued nurse and attended my late fa-
ther with indefatigable care and kind
ness. | would not have parted with him
as long as my father lived. NJ. de Suinne,
with whom we were very intimate, de-
sired his services, and we offered no OPP
position"
Perclct devoted some time to thought.
NJ. Bradier NJ. de Suinnes son-in-law,
he knew was a broker. reported to be
well off. He might have business in Eng
land. But why should his wife accom-
pany him when her father was liable 70
die at any time? perclet consulted with
his chief. and in a few hours if was os
certaincd that on the day of the robbery
Bradicr had drawn from his banker 30.
900 francs. Perclet visited NJ. Gretry.
You told me. monsieur" he said
''that You and NJ. de Suinne's family
were on intimate terms. When did any
of them visit you last?"
"Almo. Bradier was here on the dav
of the robbery. early in the morning"
''Did she know of the family catherine
that was to be heidi"
ut was a subject of conversation.
did she inform YOU that She and her
husband were about 70 start for EDo.
land?'
'Ccitainlv not. Did they do so?"
"Thcy did"
Perclct sought ont Jacoues and had q
conversation with him.
"lhc man tn black. with the oyercoot
over his arm. did he remind Won of ar,.
one ever cmployed in the bouse?" Per
clet asked.
JACQUES seemed lost in thought.
DO YOU often see NJ. Novet?" Per-
ciet inquired.
jacques opcncd his eyes and mn his
hand to his mouth as one in amazen1ent
"WcU. il is most surnrising" " hn said
"Now You mention the name. the man
looked just as can imagine NJ. Movct
would look if lie was dressed in The style
of real gentleman"
ss'I'brt Il. .,.,,,,,,l, .c;J
Then he had a long talk with NJ. Gre.
try. after which he started for Calais.
There he learned of the dcparture Of
those he sought for London He went
there and tracked them back TO Calais
and found Them ot 4 hotel As soon os
they had retired to Il room he followed
and knocked at the door. 1t was opened
. by NJ. Brader.
Excuse me-" said Perclet. ADVANCING
into the room in spite of NJ. Bradier's
attempt to prevent his entrance. Il am
Paris detective. and | demand the re-
thtn of caSket of jewels which you
S de from the house of NJ. Gretry. De
liver them without trouble, and then
am instructed to allow you to go scot
free.
NJ. Bradier was thunderstruck, Nine
Bradler, when she heard mans voice,
turned toward the speaker and eX-
claimed:
My God! What is the meaning of
TINS
Know as little as you," her husband
answered and, addressing Perclet. said
Explain yourself. sir. and do it quick
~, or VIII summon the police.
ferclet was taken aback and began in
stammerlng way to make clear his mis-
sion. flnaliy he managed to get out the
story OF the robbery
on nave made grave mistake, sir,
said NJ Bradler' Closing the door. he
sald:
SHOW me your authority"
Perclet did so, and Nj. Bradier, after
speaking with his wife for moment,
SAID:
"You are public officer. and as such
are bound to keep secret the explanation
which | am about to give of our sudden
departure from Paris. 1t is true that
Nine. Bradier was at NJ Gretry's house
the day on which you say the jewels were
stolen. But she then knew nothing of
that morning | received a cable dispatch
from England that our daughter who