The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-08-14

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time. This way, NJ. Narbonne."
With a kindly nod to the man in
waiting she led him into a small ante
room on the left.
sit down, monsieur, The adjoin-
ing room is my husbands private
Office" she said. "Will you kindly let
me show him the bracelets first? You
know'-smiling Nquettishly-"a wife
has her little Establishments, and l
have set my heart on having twol"
NJ. Narbonne took the three morocco
cases from his inner pocket and gal
lantly placed them in her o%utstretched
hand.
Who knows but l may have all
three?" she cried merrily as she
danced toward the door.
Closing it quickly behind her, with
most dextrous sleight of hand she
slipped the three jewel cases into a
leather bag on her arm and with
troubled face and ervou manner
confronted the grave, middle-aged gen.
tleman who rose to meet her.
Or D'Arcey!" she exclaimed. II
had great difficulty to keep my APP
pointment My poor husband is in the
next room. His latest delusion is that
he has Jewels TO sell, and only by sug-
costing that he might dispose of some
to you could l persuade him here,
Her fingers twitched and her eyes
turned restlessly toward the door.
Dear Madame Dubois" spoke DR..
Darcy, BE calm. This trouble, you
told me, came suddenly, and, l doubt
not, rest and medical treatment will
cure your husband"
She broke in: II would rather you
saw him alone, doctor. He is more ex
citable with me. Is there not another
door | can slip out and wait in my
coupe? Then, after | take him home
l will COM for your opinion and ad
vice"
The wisest thing you could do
Madame Dubois. Have good courage
| do not feel it a hopeless case" h,
replied, opening a side door which LEI
through a narrow court to the mali
street.
"Humor him a little at first, doctor,
she entreated. Let him talk Of hi
decisions. Oh, l know you are wise
| trust all to you-but he may be sul
picious if l linger."
She went h~urriedly out.
Or. Darcy watched for a momer
the futter of her blue suit and toss {
white feathers with a serious look a
he turned to open the other door.
Coming promptly at the summon.
M. Narbonne glanced hastily aroun
the room.
Where is madame?" he asked.
she has gone out for a few M
ments. Be seated, NJ. Dubois"
"%Narbonne," corrected the youn
man, Have you decided which brac
let you prefer for your wife,"
A shadow of pain crossed the do
tors face as he said quietly: 81 ha,
no wife. We will speak of the brac
lets later. Sit down, monsieur, al
tell me Of yourself. You have bee
! iuf"
Myself" screamed the young ma
as into his heart shot sudden terro
What do you mean? | was never
in my life. Tell me OF the woman wi
brought me here with three damon
bracelets for you to make a choice an
said she was your wife. Who is 81
and where are the bracelets"
With flashing eyes, clenched hanC
and growing apprehension he hurle
these vehement questions at Il
doctor.
The latter took him by the shoulder
and looked into his eyes. Anger W;
there, bewilderment, mistrust, but I
insanity. His rudy hue, steady ga
and firm, vigorous poise bore token
unusual strength and health.
"Can there be a plot here?" |
thought. Tell me your story
quickly as possible" he cried.
NJ. Narbonne did so, the words tuI
bling after each other with nervol
intensity, adding: These bracele
e worth $4,000 francs. Telephol
to my firm for the truth Of my asse
: ton"
First DR.. Darcy rushed to Il
front Of the house. No trace was the
, Of madame or coupe, and none of Il
, servants had seen her drive away.
NJ. Narbonne's story was corrob
/. rated by lie Clair, Migy ct Gle and
force Of the cleverest detectives $
y Immediately TO work: but never WI
3 found the faintest clew Of the char
z ing little lady in Alice blue or h
: friend and accomplish, Madame MI
ceau. "Of p%rincely blood"