The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01
CHAPTER xIv.-(continued.)

"The house is two blocks west,
along that street there" ne explained,
and he indicated an intersecting thor
oughfare just ahead. 1T is number
ninety-seven. Five minutes after we
enter you will drive up in front of
the door and wait. If we don't return
In fifteen minutes-come in after u.s."
do you anticipate danger?" Miss
Thorne queried quickly.
IF had anticipated danger" re-
piled Mr.. Grimm, Il should not have
permitted you to come with me-"
They entered the house-number
ninety-seven-with key which Mr..
Grimm produced, and a minute or so
later walked into a room where three
men we're sitting. One of them was
Of coarse, repulsive type, large and
heavy; another rather dapper, of SUI
perficial polish, evidently foreigner.
and the third-the third was Ambassa-
dor Boissegur!
Good morning, gentlemen!" Mr..
Grimm greeted them, then ceremoni-
ously: Monsieur Boissegur, your car.
rage is at the door,
The three men came to their feet
Instantly. and one of them-he Of the
heavy face-drew a revolver. Mr..
Grimm faced him placidly.
do. you know what would happen
TO you If you killed me?" he inquired.
pleasantly. you wouldn't live three
minutes. Do you imagine 1 came in
here blindly? There are dozen
men guarding the entrances to the
house, pistol shot would bring them
in. Put down that gum"
Eyes challenged eyes for one long
tense instant, and the man carefully
laid the weapon on the table. Mr..
Grimm strolled over and picked it up.
after which he glanced inquiringly at
the other mantle ambassadors sec.
ond guard.
"And you are the gentleman, l dare
say, who made the necessary trips to
the ambassadors house, probably
using his latch-key?" he remarked in.
terrogatively. First for the letters
to be signed, and again for the ciga.
rettes?"
There was no answer and Mr.
Grimm turned questioningly to Mon
sieur Boissegur, silent, white of face
motionless.
Eyes, Monsieur" the ambassador
burst out suddenly His eyes were
fixed unwaveringly on Miss Thorne.
"And your escape, Monsieur" con
tinued Mr.. Grimm.
II did escape, Monsieur, las
night" the ambassador explained
"but they knew It immediately-they
pursued me into my own house, thes.
two and another-and dragged me
back herel Mon Dieu, Monsieur
c'est-!"
That's all that's necessary" re
marked Mr.. Grimm. you are free t,
30 now"
"But there are Others" Monsieu
Boissegur interposed desperately
two more somewhere below, and the.
will not allow-they will attack"
Mr.. Grimm's listless eyes narrowe.
slightly and he turned to Miss Thorne
She was a little white, but he say
enough in her face to satisfy him.
II shall escort Monsieur Boissegu
to his carriage. Miss Thorne." he said
calmly. These mon win remain her
until ] return. Take the revolver. ]
either Of them 80, much as wags hi
head-shoot! You are not-no
4 afraid!'
4 no" She smiled family. Il am nc
afraid."
Mr.. Grimm and the ambassado
went down the stairs, and out th
front door. Mr.. Grimm was Just turl
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