Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-03-19
CHAPTER Ill

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Coquenir and the commissary
rolled away in an auto In re-
Spouse to this startling summons OF
crime.
"He was In luck to have this storm .
muttered Coquenil. Then, In reply to
Pougeot's look: II mean the thunder.
1t deadened the shot and gained time
for him. Think what it means to COM
nit murder in crowded restaurant
and get away. It means brains, hu-
Glen. All, we're nearly therew
They had reached Napoleon's arch,
and the automobile. swinging sharply
to the right. started at fun speed down
the Champs Elysees.
Its bad for Gritz," reflected the
commissary. Then both men fell 81,
lent in the thought of the emergency
before them.
NJ. Gritz, tt may be said, was the en-
terprising proprietor of the Ansonia,
this being the last and most brilliant
OF his creations for cheering the rich
and hungry wayfarer.
Drawing up before the imposing en-
trance, they saw two policemen on
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forward quickly with word that NJ.
GibeIin and two other men from head
quarters had already arrived.
"Is Papa Tignol here?" asked Co
quenil.
Eyes, sir."Sreplied the man, saluting
respectfully.
Before / go in, Lucien, you'd better
sneak to Gibelin." whispered NJ. Paul.
..It's a little delicate. He's good de-
tective, but he likes the old school
methods, and he and I never got on
very we'll"
"Good!, I'll be back in moment"
and, pushing his way through the
crowd Of sensation seekers that block
ed the sidewalk, he disappeared inside
the building.
NJ. Pougeots moment was prolonged
to Eve full minutes, and when he re.
appeared his face was black.
Such Stupidity he stormed.
"Its what expected" answered
Coquenil.
"Gibelin says you have no business
here. He's an impudent devil! Tell
Beau Cocono,' he sneered. to keep his
hands of this case. Orders from head
quarters told him you had bust
ness here, business for me, and Come
on, I'll show 'em."
He took Coquenil by the arm. but the
latter drew back. 'Not yet. I have a
better idea. Go ahead with your re-
port. Never mind me-"
/ "But / want you on the case" insist
ed the commissary.
"Tll be on the case all right.
sPu telephone headquarters at once
about this" insisted Pougeot. when
shall I see you again?"
Coquenil eyed his friend mysterious
". II think you'll see me before the
night IS over. Now get to work, and. !"
he smiled mockingly as he departed.
give NJ. G1belin the assurance Of my
distinguished confederation
As M. Pougeot mounted to the first
door he was met at the head OF the
stairs by little yellow bearded man
with luminous dark eyes, who came
toward him, hand extended.
"Ah. DR.. Joubert!' said the commits
sary.
The doctor nodded nervously. TITS
4 singular case"
At the same moment a door opened
and Gibelin appeared. He was rather
fat, with small, piercing eyes and a
reddish mustache. His voice was
harsh, hin manner brusque, but there
was no denying his Intelligence.
! Gibelfn Withdrew while Pougeot pro-
ceeded with his duties.
In general plan the Ansonia was in
The form Of large q, the main part
Of the second floor, where the tragedy
took place, being occupied by public
dining rooms, but the two wings, in
accordance with Partisan custom. con-
tanning q number Of private dining
rooms. In each Of the wings were sew
en- Of these private rooms, all opening
ON dark red passageway lighted by
soft electric lamps. It was in one Of
the west wing private rooms that the
crime had been committed.
NJ. Pougeot paused at the turn Of the
corridor to ask some question, but he
was interrupted by burst Of singing
on the left, roaring chorus of hi
larity.
tsIt's banquet party" explained the
doctor, "a lot of Americans. They
dont know what has happened"
AHahv' reflected the other. "Just
across the corridor tool"
Then briefly the commissary heard
what--the witnesses had to tell him
about the crime. It had been discov-
e1sd 4 naif an hoir: before, more pa precise s;ses
~ at ten minutes. to 8, by waiter, 10.
seph. who was serving couple in No.
9, a dark complexioned man and a
strikingly handsome woman. They
had arrived at a quarter before 8 and
the meal had begun at once. Oddly
enough, after the soup the gentleman
bid the waiter not to bring the next
course until he rang, at the same time
slipping into his hand a ten franc
piece, whereupon Joseph had nodded
his understanding.
Ten minutes! Fifteen minutesi 10.
seph knocked discreetly, then again
after a decent pause. and finally.
weary Of waiting, he opened the door.
"A moment later he started back, his
eyes fixed with horror.
''Grand Dieur' he cried.
.YDu saw the body. the mans
bodyE questioned the commissary.
Yes, sir"
And the womanY'
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