Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-02-11

time lie stopped so low as almost to
touch the ground. At another he drew
himself up and attcntively examined
the wall Then he looked into the
palm of one Of lis hands and walked
away with rapid strides. Finally he
set off running, still looking into the
palm Of his hand. Roulctabile had
brought rae to q standstill Ivy a ges-
turc.
"lIush Frederic Larsan IS at work.
Don't Let Us disturb him
EoulcIabille had great admiration
for Tic celebrated detective. | had
never before seen him. but knew him
well hy reputation. At that time. be
fore Hcule'aliilc had given proof of
his unique talent. I.arsan was rcputcd
as he most Skillful unravclcr of the
most mysterious aud complicated
crimes His reputation was world
wide. and the police of London and
even Of America oftan called him
to heir aid when their own national
inspectors and detectives found them
selves ut the end of their wits and re-
sources
No one was a@toniahcd, then, that
the head of tho Paris police had at
the outset Of the mystery Of tho vol
low room telo<raphcd his precious
subordinate in London. whore he had
boon Scut on a big case Of stolen So
curitics. to return with all haste. Fred
eric had made nil speed doubtless
knowing by experience that if he was
interrupted in what he was doi7r Il
was because his services wore urgent
L. needed in another direction, so. as
roule,abille said. he was that incoming
already at work" We soon found
ont in what it consisted.
What he was continually looking at
III tho palm Of his right hand was
nothing but his watch the minute
hand of which he appeared to be not
irg intculy. Then he turned back
still running, stopping only when he
reached the park gate. where he again
consulted his watch and then nut it
away in his pocket Struggling his
shoulders with n gesture &c discourage.
mcnt. He pushed open Tho park gate
rccloscd and locked if. raised his head
and through the bars perceived us
RouletAbille rushed after him. and
followed Frederic Larsan waited for
us.
M Fred" said Rouletabillo. raising
his hat and showing the profound
respect, based on admiration. which
the Young reporter felt for tho celc
hrated detective. Can YOU tell me
whether NJ Robert Darzac is at the
chateau ut this moment? Here is one
Of his friends Of the Paris bar. who
desires To speak with him"
Il really don't know. ". Rouleta-
bile" replied Fred, shaking hands
with my friend. whom he had several
times met In the course of bis difficult
investigations. II have not seen him"
"'Ghe conciergcs will be able to in
form us. no doubt" said Rouletabille,
pointing to the lodge. the door and
windows of which were close shut.
The concierges will not he able to
give YOU any information NJ. Rouleta-
bile
"Why no,?"
"Rocouse .bay u.era orrosto0 bo,r ~
hour ogo"
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