Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-07-20

to a n of their surroundings by re-
minding them that there was serious
business to be discussed.
II am commissioned to inform YOU"
he said.~ addressing Dubois, that If you
proceed direct to the Argentine, never
attempt to revisit France, and keep
your mouth closed as to your attempt
to purloin the Sultan's Jewels. you will
be set at liberty here. and no effort will
be made by the French or English po-
lice to arrest you. The infringement OF
any of these conditions will lead to
your extradition and a sentence OF
penal servitude for life"
ma foil" cried the Frenchman, look
ing intently into the barrister's inscrut-
able face. why such tenderness?
Brett would not give him time for
prolonged reflection.
81 have not yet finished" he said
drily. 81 imagine that Mile. Beaucaire
cannot produce a marriage certificate.
She will be supplied with one, to permit
her to travel with you as your lawful
wife"
The pair were startled. They some
what relaxed the close embrace in
Which they Sdt- 4IC lAaH , Aid14ocOiAC
face flushed with anger. The woman
became a shade paler and looked from
the barrister to her lover.
Good" growled eros Jean Quite
right"
I'VE can manage our own affairs"
began Dubois savagely; but Brett again
took up the parable.
You W this lady a deep deb of
gratitude for her answering devotion
to you. She has helped you to lead an
evil life; let her now assist you in a
better career. You have your chance.
Will Won take it?''
La Belle Chasseuse sat mute and
downcast. This personal development
came as a complete surprise to her.
Pride would not permit him to plead her
own cause. Debois glanced at her Gov
ertly. He was still annoyed and def
ant; but even he, hardened scoundrel
and cynic though he was, could not find
words to contest Brett's decision.
The barrister deemed the moment ripe
for his final smashing argument. He
came somewhat nearer to the bed and
said with exasperating GOODNESS:
There is a secret room in the Caba-
ret Noir, the contents of which have not
yet been too closely examined by the
police. 1t is in their charge. At my
request, backed up by the British For
eien Office, they rave thus far deferred
a detailed scrutiny. Perhaps If the ex-
ternal influence is removed they may
press their Investigations to a point
,Se-S.7 1t will be impossible to permit
your contemplated voyage to the Ar
gentine. You know best. / have moth
ing further to say"
Dubois looked at him in moody
silence. The Argentine-with $4,000?
Yes. But a wife!
Suddenly all eyes were attracted to
eros Jean. who emitted a gasping
groan. His fat cheeks were livid. and
huge drops of perspiration stood on his
brow. Feeling hat the others were re-
garding him ~intently. he made
a desperate effort to recover his COM
posture.
st is nothing.' he gurgled. "The
English gentleman's proposal with re-
gard to my daughter interested me,
that is all"
Dubois and the innkeeper gazed in
tently into each others eyes for a few
trying seconds. Then the Frenchman
drew Marguerite closer TO him, with
his uninjured arm. and said:
Let us get married, ma p'tite. 1t is
essential"
And married they were forthwith. a
priest and an official from the mayors
office being in waiting at the hotel,
Whilst they were signing the register
eros Jean motioned Brett TO one
side.
ALLOW me to thank you. M'sieu'. for
the kindness you have shown" he
murmured. Touching that hidden
room in the Cabaret. now. Do the
police really know or it? yor were
not Joking