Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-03-19


Eyes. sir" replied the man, saiutfng
respectfully.
Before i go in. Lucien. ycu'd better
s>ss - S..SS.s:::, &c whispered NJ Paul.
Its little delicate. He's a good de-
tective. but he likes the old school
methods. and he and never got en-
very we'll
"Goodi I'll be back In a moment
and. pushing his way through the
crowd OF sensation seekers that block
ed the sidewalk. he disappeared inside
the bui'ding.
M. Pougeot's moment was prolonged
to FIVE full minutes, and when he re-
appeared his face was black
"Such stupidityr' he stormed.
"It's what expected" answered
Coquenn
"Gibelin says you have no business
here. He's an impudent deViil Ten
Beau Cocono.' be sneered. to keep lis
hands or this case. Orders from head
quarters / told him you had bust
ness here. business for me. and Come
on, III show EN-
He took Coquenil by the arm, bat the
latter drew back. Not yet. / have
port. Never mind me-"
But I want you on the case" insist
ed the commlssary.
'T'n be on the case all right.
'I'n telephone. headquarters at Oace
about this insisted Pougeot- When
shall see you again?'
Coquenil eyed his friend mysterious
". IT 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
door 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, Or. Joubcrtr' said the commits
sary.
The doctor nodded nervously. -IfF
singular case"
Al the same moment a door opened
and Gibelin appeared. He was rather
fat. with small, piercing eyes and
reddish mustache. His voice was
harsh, his manner brusque. but there
was no denying his intelligence.
"
ceeded with his duties.
In general plan the AnsOnia was N
the form Of large r. the main part
OF the second door. where the tragedy
took place. being occupied by pubic
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 n dark red passageway lighted by
soft electric lamps. II was I'm one Of
the west wing private rooms that the
| crime had been committed.
| NJ. Pougcot paused at the turn OF the
corridor 20 ask some question. but be
was interrupted by n burst or singing
on the left. roaring chorus OF hi.
larity.
tits n banquet party" explained the
doctor, "A lot OF Americans. They
don't know what has happened"
1 Hair reflected the other. ''Just
across the corridor tcoT'
| Then briefly the commissary heard
what the witnesses had To tell him
about the crime. IL had been discov-
cred half an hour before. more prs.,ise
II - - w." MINUTES 10 - uN waiter, 10
seph. who was serving couple in No
q, dark COmp!eViOned MAJ and a
strikingly handsome woman They
had arrived az a quarter before s and
the meal Ind begua at once. Oddly
enough. after the soap the gentleman
told the waites nSt 20 bring the next
course until hs rzN at tbe me time
nipping into Is s@~1 a tsa franc
piece. wherrUySOn Joseph had nodded
his understanding.
Ten milutesl Fifteen minutesl 10.
seph knOcked discreetiy, thea again
after n decent pause and finally.
weary OF waiting. he opened the door
moment later he started back. his
| eyes fixed with horror.
Grand Dieur' he cried.
You saw the body, the mans
bOdyT questioned the commEssa-y.
Yes sir"
And the woman
"Ah. / forgot" stammered Joseph.
-She bad come out Of the rOocn before