The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-09-08
CHAPTER XIX.

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Montmorefcy betines the mex
IL morning
'Ah. Papa Tignoip' said NJ. Paul a
the old man entered but there was u,
henrtiness Ia his tone. "sit down. 81
down" Coquenil wis packing II bag.
lis anything wrongY" he asked finai
ly.
"Why-er-why. yes" nodded Co
quenil.
: Going away" he ventured.
"irs. Tim going away"
The detective leaned back aud closed
his eyes. lie looked worn aud gray.
NJ. Paul opened his eyes and said In
a dun tone. did you take the girl TO
Pougeot last night?
y -: she = uh right"
'Good. And-you showed her the
ringY
! The old man nodded "She under
! stands she will be careful. but-there's
nothing Tor her 10 worry about now.
/ is rhereG"
| Couuenil's face darkened. You'd
better let me nave the ring before
forget IT,"
'rhanks" He slipped the old tails
man on his finger. and then. after a
troubled pause. he said. There is
more for her to worry about than
ever"
"More2 You mean on account of
GroenerT
yes"
"But he's caught: he's in prison"
The detective shook his head. Hes
pot IN prison"
Not IN prisonr'
''IIe was set az liberty about-about
2 O'Clock this morning"
Tue old man scratched his head In
perplexlty II didn't know anybody
was too important TO be tried for muir
der"
"He can't be tried until he's com.
mltted for trial by Judge"
We'll? And HautevIlle?"
Because Hnutevil has been remov-
ed from office"
"wha.atg"
"Hls commission was revoked this !
morning by order OF the minister of
justice"
Coquenll nodded and then added sor-
rowfuily: And you. too my poor
friend Every one who has had airy.
thing to do with this case. from the /
highest TO the lowest. will suffer"
"Wbe-ew. He must be senator
or-or something like that?"
"Much more" said Coquenil grimly
Coquenil pointed to his table. where
a book lay open. "Do you see that red
book? It's the Anuuaire de Ia No.
hlesse Franchise. You'll lind his name
there marked with pencil"
Tignol glanced at the printed page,
and there came over his face an ex-
preston OF utter amazement
1T isn't possible" he cried.
Then slowly 10 awestrucR tones the
old man read from the great authority
on French titles:
Baron Felix Raoui de Heideimann.
Bruek. only son OF the Raron Georges
2aoui de Heioeiniann- Bruck upon whom
he title was conferred for Industrial ac-
ivities under the second empire &. Jan
8, 1868 Lieutenant IN the rorty-fifth
uirassiers now retired has extensive
lso naval construction yards at Brest
iember OF the Jockey club the CercIe
q IN Rue Royale. the Yacht CLUB OF
rance. the Automobile club. the Aero
lub. etc, Decorations: Commander OF the
.egion OF Honor the Order OF ST Mau.
Ice and Lazare utalyl the Order OF
hrist tPortugnD, etc Address. PARIS ,
lotel Rue de Varennes chateau, near
angler, Touratne Married Mrs Eliza
eth Coogan. who persisted with ner {
aughter, Mary. IN the charity bazaar FIRE 8
you see. It's all there" said VI I
aul. Ellis name Is Rnoul and his I
'ife's name was Margaret She died n
the charity bazaar dire. and his 4
epdaughter Mary is put down as +
lving died there too, We know ii
here she is"
This VIII rip things wide. wide a
,en," said Tignol c.
The detective shook his head 1T n
ONT rip anything open How can / y,
'ove itl The courts are closed against &,
o. And even II they weren't do you o.
oppose II would be possible to convict 81
lie Baron de Heldelmann- Bruck of o,
ny crime? Nonsensei He's the most III
,werful man In France. He controls .
e banks, the bourse. the government. ~
g can cause money panic by lifting tr
$ hand. He can upset the ministry 50
I word over the telephone" a.
Coquenil lighted cigarette aud n,
eathed In the smoke deeply. 81
Papa Tignoi," be said. II am pl
rough with this case" -.
Tignol bounded TO his feet. and his ca
tie eyes flashed indignantly. Il don't di
lleve it, he cried. Il won't have II! ne
,u can't tell me Paul Coquenil is M
raid. Are you afraidy" co
Il don't think So" m
And Paul Coquenll can't be bought. 81 81
n her" ~,
Il hope not" at
NJ. Paul felt In his coat pocket and ne
ew out folded telegram. Read =.
at. old friend" be answered with tel
iotion.
Slowly Tignol read: rs
l. Paul Coquenil. villa Montmorency. or
ris: House and barn destroyed by IN III
ldiary fire In night. Your mother saved ba
seriously injured. NJ. Abel says IN an
'ance policy had lapsed. Come at once. mt
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