Yellowstone monitor. [volume] (Glendive, Mont.) 1905-1928, 1909-02-18
CHAPTER v.
In Which Joseph RouIetabille makes
a Remark 10 N. Robert Darzac
Which Produces It's Little Effect.

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-. lOULETABILLE and I had been
y walking for several minutes by
IN the side Of long wall bound
ing the vast property OF nj.
Stangerson and had already come
within sight Of the entrance gate when
our attention was drawn to an indl-
viduaI who, half bent to the ground,
seemed to be SO completely absorbed
in what he was doing as not to have
seen us coming toward him. At one
time he stopped so low as almost to
touch the ground. At another he drew
himself up and attentively examined
the wall Then he looked into the
palm Of one Of his hands and walked
away with rapid strides. Finally he
set of running, still looking into the
palm Of his hand. Rouletabille had
brought me to a standstfll by ges-
ture
Hush! Frederic Larsan is at work!
Don't let us disturb him!"
Rou1etabille had great admiration
for the celebrated detective. I had
never before seen him, but knew him
well by reputation. At that time, be-
fore Rouletabille had given proof OF
his unique talent, Larsan was reputed
as the most skillful unraveler Of the
most mysterious and complicated
crimes His reputation was world
wide, and the police OF London and
even of America often called him
to their aid when their own national
inspectors and detectives found them
selves at the end Of their wits and re-
sources.
No one was astonished, then, that
the head OF the Paris police had at
the outset of the mystery Of the vel
low room telegraphed his precious
subordinate in London, where he had
been sent on big case Of stolen Sc
eurities, to return with all haste. Fred
eric had made all speed, doubtless
knowing by experience that Il he was
interrupted In what he was doing it
was because his services were urgent
ly needed In another direction, so, as
Rouletabille said, he was that morning
already "at work" We soon found
ont in what It consisted.
What he was continually looking at
10 the palm OF his right hand was
nothing but his watch, the minute
hand Of which he appeared to be not
ing intently. Then he turned back,
still running, stopping only when he
reached the park gate, where he again
consulted his watch and then put it
away In his pocket, struggling his
shoulders with a gesture of discourage
ment. He pushed open the park gate,
reelosed and locked 1t, raised his head
and through the bars perceived us.
Rouletabille rushed after him, and I
followed Frederic Larsan waited for
us,
M. Fred" said Rouletabille, raising
his hat and showing the profound
respect, based on admiration, which
the young reporter felt for the cele-
brated detective, can you tell me
whether NJ Robert Darzac is at the
chateau at this moment? Here is one
Of his friends Of the Paris bar, who
desires to speak with him"
). = Ieally oon Know, M. Roulera-
Dlle, repned Freo, SHAKING nands
WIN liy lllena, Wnom Ne nad several
times met In the course OF his difficult
Investigations. II have not seen hi1n.,'
ine eonclefges VIII pc able 20 IN
1o.n Us, no ooooIf sa1a heuieta Dllle.
polnllhs ~ the loage, the door anu
WINDOWS ll.Isl OF Wn1cn We're close smut.
Inc conclerges VIII not be able TO
give you any an1ormaL1on, NJ. Roulera.
ollle.
esWhy not?'
Because they were arrested half an
hour ago.
s'Arrested!' cried Rouletabille. Then
they are the murderers!''
Frederic Iarsan shrugged bis shout
ders.
when You can't arrest the real MUIR
derer," he said, with an air Of supreme
irony, you can always indulge In the
luxury Of discovering aeearnnlicas :,