The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-07-31
Trapped BY
a Woman


Nine. Yvonne Deserves was in de-
spair. Her maid. the third one she
had had during the short space OF four
months, had suddenly left when her
mistress had told her that the silver
spoons had not been cleaned well
enough.
Nine. Descaves first burst into tears,
but tnen she tied clean dust rag
around her golden hair and began to
do the work herself.
Her husband was the travelling
salesman Of iewelry firm In Rue de
la Paix and had gone to Paris TO con-
fer with his employers about a trip
to Lyons and southern France. She
w0s expecting him back at two o'clock
and must get his lunch ready for him.
It was almost noon when suddenly
there was a loud knock at the door
Nine. Descaves saw two men in long
coats and derby hats when she opened
the door.
Excuse me, madame" said the tall
est Of the two, you will have to let
us in. suppose you know who we
are; otherwise will tell you. We
come from police headquarters and
have warrant for the arrest Of M.
Paul Descaves We also have a war
rant to search the house."
"A warrant" gasped Nine. Des-
caves, and the men took advantage
Of her confusion to push her aside
aud slam the door behind them.
1T must be mistakel What is my
husband accused Of? He left me only
three hours ago. do not believe YOU"
she said. "Show me your warrant
The tall man drew a paper half way
cut of his pocket and looked at his
silent companion who grinned stu.
pidly.
mot the madame we saw him With
at Auteuil last Sunday-eh, Jeanl"
Nine. Descaves flushed with anger.
"How dare you? Let me pass.
want to call a policeman. | don't be-
lieve--"
Jean took hold Of her arm.
The tall man went over to the tele-
phone. 5000 Louvres," he said and
added, Police headquarters" Nine.
Descaves' last doubt disappeared.
Police headquarters? This is De-
tective Laurent speaking. We are at
Neuilly. Descaves is not here. What?
You don't say?
Your husband has just been ar
rested at the Care du Nord," he said,
quietly turning to Nine. Desoaves.
what is he %accused OFF, she
sobbed.
"Embezzlement," the tall man re-
FLIED.
Nine. Descaves suddenly grew calm.
go and do your duty" she said.
What do you expect to flnd?"
"Some missing jewelry."
"Jewelry," Nine. Descaves exclaim-
ed. my husbands samples. sup
pose"
The tall man nodded.
I'VE will have a look at them"
"They are in the safe upstairs. Here
is the key"
Detective Laurent quickly opened
the safe. Yes, the boxes were stsll
there, and Nine. Descaves drew sigh
of relief when one of them was opened
and showed its glistening contents.
Detective Laurent examined the dia-
mond necklace critically.
"Of course! Just as | thought" he
exclaimed.
WHAT" asked Nine. Descaves.
Limitation, PASTE" he grunted.
Nonsense" said Nine. Descaves.
Il know what / am talking about" J"
said Laurent
Perhaps it is because it is only q
sample" she suggested.
Laurent grunted.
"He got the real thing from Lever
rier & Co, all right enough"
stop a moment" said Nine. Des-
caves, suddenly, and handed Laurent
a bracelet with pearls aud rubies- rs
this paste, too?" she asked.
Laurent looked at It.
Just like the rest of the lot," he re
piled, dryly.
Nine. Descaves said nothing more
but calmly surrendered the bracelet
4 When they had emptied the safe, they
all went downstairs.
"Wait a moment" said Nine. Des-
caves, with tears in her voice. "You
might as well know It all. I will not
protect man who has treated me Ike
that. There are more diamonds"
Where are they Hurry up now
/ please"
"They are hidden---in the cellar.
she gasped. HE thought they would
be safe there"
"Show them to us. But no monkey
business, now, OF you'H be sorry" /"
Nine. Descaves laughed hysteri
cally.
Il shall not try any monkey bust
ness. as you call II" she replied, bit
terly. "Ohi How l hate him now
Come along"
They followed her silently down th'
narrow cellar stairs.
There they are-in the box in thu
corner"
They pushed her roughly aside an'