Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
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cided. but the orders I have received
were stringent
eral moments. When he came back he
was accompanied by paie-faced woman
dressed in black. obviously n maid.
M. Laverick." she said. mile. Idiaie
will receive you. If you will come this
way?"
She opened the door of the little recep-
ton room and Laverick followed her. The
man returned to his place In the hall.
Madame will be here in a moment"
the maid said. "She will he glad to see
You. but she has been very badly fright
ened."
Laverick bowed sympathet;cally The
woman herself was gray-faced. terror
stricken.
TT is N. Lassen. the manager OF ma
dame who has caused a great deal OF
trouble here" she said. Madame never
trusted him and now we have discovered
that he is spy"
door OF the inner room was opened and
Louise came out She was still exceed
ingly pale and there were dark rims under
her eyes. She came across the room with
outstretched hands. There was no doubt
whatever as to her pleasure.
You have seen Mr.. Bellamy?'' she
asked.
Laverick shook his head.
mo. I have seen nothing Of Bellamy
today. / came to call upon YOU this
She wrung her hands.
you understand. OF course she ex-
claimed. II did not trust Lassen, but ]
never imagined anything like this. He
is an Austrian. Only a few hours ago I
learned that he is one Of their most
heavily paid spies. Streuss got hold of
him. But there. I forgot-you do not I'M
derstand this. It is enough that he laid
plot to get that document from YOU.
Where is 1t. Mr. Laverick? You have
brought 1t now?"
"Why. no." Laverick answered. 'I have
not
Her eyes were round with terror She
held out her hands as though to keep
away some tormenting thought.
Where is it?'' she cried. You have
Y have not" Laverick replied. Eravely.
TT IS in the safe deposit OF a hotel to
which have moved"
She closed her eyes and drew a long
breath OF relief.
you are not well.' Laverick said "Let
me help you to q chair"
She sat down YEARLY.
why have you moved to hotei?" she
asked.
ITO tell you the TRUTH" Laverick an
swered, II seem TO have wandered into
q sort Of modern Arabian Nights. Three
times today attempts have been made to
get that document from me by force. /
have been followed wherever went
felt that It was not safe in my chambers,
50 moved to hotel and deposited II In
their strongroom. I have come to the
conclusion that the best thing I can do is
to open Il tomorrow morning and decide
for myself as to its destination"
Louise sat quite still for several mo-
ments. Then she opened her eyes.
what you say is an immense relief to
me. Mr.. Laverick." she declared. Il per-
We should have told You the whole truth
from the first. This afternoon. when Mr..
Bellamy left me. it was to come to you
and tell you everything.
Laver!ck listened gravely.
Really" he said, 1T seems to ME the
to keep the document I cannot think
why Bellamy did not treat me with conf
dence from the first"
He stopped short. Suddenly he under
stood. Something in Louise's face gave
him the hint.
"Of course!' he murmured to himself.
"Mr. Laverick," Louise said, quietly.
'in this matter l am no mans Judge. yet
as you and know well. that paper could
have come into your hands in one way
explanation. II so. it is for you to offer
1t or not. as you think best. Mr.. Bellamy
and are allies In this matter. 1t is not
our business to interfere with the course
OF justice. You will run no risk In part
ing with that paper"
inquired, rising and taking UP his hat.
"He would go straight to your rooms"
she answered. did you leave word
there where you had gomez"
"Purposely did not I4averici replied.
Il had better try and find him. perhaps"
'It is not necessary" she announced.
mo wonder that you feel yourself to
have wandered into the Arabian Nights.
Mr.. Laverick. There are two sets of spies
who follow you everywhere-two sets that
I know Of There may be another
You think that Bellamy will find me?"
he asked.
81 am sure Of it."
'"Tllen I'll go back to the hotel and
wait"
She hurried him away. but at the door
she detained him for a moment
"Mr. Laverick." she said. looking at him
earnestly, somehow or other I cannot
help believing that you are an honest
man.
T.averick sighed. He opened his lips
hut closed them again.
''vnu are very kind. mademoiselle." lie
declared. simply.
1averick. as he entered the reception
hall at the Milan Hotel. noticed mar
leaning over the cashiers desk talking
~orfldentially to the clerk in charge. The
atter recognized Laverick with Opvious
relief and at once directed his question