The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-01-14
CHAPTER V.
In Nhieh Joseph R~euletab,Ile Makes
q Remark TO ~ Robert DarIae
Which Produces Its Little Effect.

I'M he SIDE Il long wall bound
u lag the vast property of Nj
SaocerSon and bad already come
our attention Was drawn 10 sn indi
viaual Who hall bent 10 the ground,
seemed - he 50 completely absorbed
IL what Ge Was doing as Not 20 have
seen - coming toward him Al one
time he STOPPED So low as almost 10
ton p 'he ground At another he drew
biz ser Up and attentively examined
he wall Then he looked into the
pslm 81 oae Z his hands and walked
away With rapid strides Finally he
SCI 90 running. still locking into the
,&lz1 e. his hand R~ou!er2bille had
brought ne 70 = standstiIl by a ges
Z r
Hush, Frederic LarsaD is at work,
Don't le; Us disturb him."
Roule;shile had s great admiration
for the celebrated detective. had
never before seen him. but ! knew him
well by reputation Al that time, be
fore Rouletahille had given proof OF
his unique talent. Larsan was reputed
SIS the most skillful ~unraveler Of the
most mysterious and complicated
crimes His reputation a world
wide. and the police Of London and
ever u America often called him
10 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 o telegraphed his precious
subordinate in London. where he had
been sent on a big case Of stolen Sc
curities, TO return with all haste. Fred
eric had made all speed, doubtless
knowing by experience that II he was
interrupted in what he was doing ii
ly needed in another direction, so. as
Rouletabille said. he was that morning
already 'at work" We soon found
out In what 1t consisted.
What he was continually looking at
IN the palm OF his right hand was
nothing out his watch. the minute
hand Of which he appeared to be not
ing %intently. Then he turned back.
still running, stopping only when lie
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.
reclosed 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 R%ouletabille, 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 tie
chateau ut this moment? Here Is one
OF his friends Of the Paris bar. who
desires to speak with him."
81 really don't know. NJ. Rouleta-
billie" replied Fred. shaking hands
with my friend, whom he had several
times me In the course Of his difficult
Investigations. II have not seen him"
"The concierges will be able TO In.
form Us. no doubt?" said Rouletabille
pointing to the lodge. the door anc
windows of which were close shut.
THE concierses will not be able to
give you any information. NJ. Rouleta.
billie"
"Why not?"
because they were arrested half an
hour ago"
arrested" cried Rouletabille. Then
they are the murdcrers."
Frederic L0rsan shrugged his shoul.
doris,
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 acconiplices."
Did you have them arrested. NJ
Frcdg'
Not /, | haven't had them arrest
ed. In the first place, I am pretty
sure that they have not had anythin;
to do with the affair and then be
cause
Because OF whatg" asked Rouleta
bile eagerly.
Because Of nothing" said Larsan
shaking his head.
Because there were no accom-
plices!" said Roulctabille.
AHA! You have an idea. then. abou
this mattery' said Larsan. looking a
R~ouletabille intently, yet you hav
seen nothing, Young man-you hav
not yet gained admission herer'
IT shah get admission"
II doubt II. The orders are strict.'
." shall. gain admission II you Il
me see NJ. Robert Dsrsac. Do thu
for me-, You, know We Are old friend,
I beg of you. N. Fred Do you {,
member the article I wfote about 20
on the, gold bar casef'
IArsAn might b. about nifty years q
!. age. He had . One head. his bal
turning gray. q coloriess complsxic
and . arm profile. His forehead wa
prominent, his chin and checks clea