The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-05-26

| was falling in torrents as Paul
CoQueni and the commissary
IL 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 a crowded restaurant
and get away. 1t means brains, Luz
Glen. All. we're nearly therer'
They had reached Napoleon's arch,
and the automobile, swinging sharply
TO the right, started at full speed down
the Champs Elysees.
Its bad for Gritz,' reflected the
commissary. Then both men fell ST
lent in the thought of the emergency
before them.
NJ. Gritz, it 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-
guard at the doors, one of whom came
forward quickly with word that NJ.
Gibelin and two other men from head
quarters had already arrived.
lis Papa Tignol here?" asked Co
quenil.
YES, sir" replied the man. saluting
respectfully.
Dnf1 I no tn II 1afn fnr-
speak to Gibelin," whispered NJ. Paul.
Its a little delicate. He's good de-
tective. but he likes the old school
methods. and he and 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. Pougeot's moment was prolonged
to five 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 off this case. Orders from head
quarters | told him you had bust
ness here, business for me, and Come
on, I'll show EN-"
He took Coquenil by the arm, but the
latter drew back. Not yet. | have a
better idea. Go ahead with your re-
Dort. Never mind me-"
But want you on the case" insist
ed the commissary.
''I'll be on the case all right.
TN telephone headquarters at once /
about this" insisted Pougeot. When /
shall 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. Gibelin the assurance of my
distinguished consideration"
AS NJ. Pougeot mounted to the first
floor he was met at the head of the
stairs by a little yellow bearded man
with luminous dark eyes, who came
toward him, hand extended.
"Ah, DIR. Joubertr said the commits
sary.
The doctor nodded nervously. tits
a singular case"
At the same moment door opened
and Gibelin appeared. He was rather
fat, with small. piercing eyes and a
reddish mustache. His voice was
harsh, his manner brusque. but there
was no denying his intelligence.
Gibelin withdrew while Pougeot pro-
ceeded with his duties.
In general plan the Ansonia was In
the form of large E. 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 a number of private dining
rooms. In each of the wings were sew
en- of these private rooms, all opening
on a dark red passageway lighted by
soft electric lamps. 1t was in one OF
the west wing private rooms that the
crime had been committed.
NJ. Pougeot paused at the turn OF the
corridor 70 nsk some question, but he
was interrupted by a burst Of singing