The Detroit times., 1912-05-04
Copyright 1911. The BokASl
CHAPTER Xxx.
Continued.

"hoN VIZ yOu hnON VI hilu
He is the paid spy OF the Duke
stephen, my cousin He does all his
dirty work" Melanie laughed bit
nervously as she added turning to
Chatelard But you are the last man
| expected to see here. suppose
you are come from my excellent
cousin to find me, Ell? Is that the
case?"
Chatelard's eyes. resting on her,
burned with hate. Yes, your High
ness. am the humble bearer of a
message from Duke stephen TO your
self"
And that message is-Y
"A command for your immediate
return to krolyetz. Matters OF I'm
portance await you there"
And IL | refuse TO return
Chatelard's shoulders went up and
his hands spread out In that in
solent gesture affected by certain
Europeans. Chamberlain stepped for
ward impatiently.
Look here you people he be-
gan. You told me this chap was a
bloomin' kidnaper, and SO | round
ed him up--I nabbed him. And here
you are exchangin' howdy.do What's
the meaning of IL allP'
As he spoke Chamberlain's eyes
rested first on Melanie, then on
Agatha. whom he had not seen be-
fore. ''By Jove!" he calculated.
Whom did he kldnap?' question
ed Melanie.
why, me, Miss Reynier," cried
Agatha. He stole my car and drug
ged me and got me into his yacht
Heaven knows why.
kidnapped, YOU" cried Melanie.
Just So" agreed Aleck. And now
see why--you scoundrel.' He
turned upon Chatelard With con-
tenptuous fury. For once you were
caught. eh? These ladies are much
alike-that is true So much so that
| myself was taken abaok the first
time saw Miss Redmond You
thought Miss Redmond was the prin-
ess-masquerading as an opera
singer"
Her Highness has always been
admired as a singer" cut in Chate-
lard
NO doubt. And even you were de-
ceived." Aleck laughed in derision.
But when you take so serious a step
-as ar abduction. my dear man, be
sure YOU get hold OF the right vic
tim"
she was even singing the very
song that used TO be fayorite OF her
Highness," remarked Chatelard
Your memory serves you too
well.
But Chatelard turned scotiingly to-
ward Agatha. "You sang IL we'll,
Mademoiselle, very well. And. as
this gentleman asserts. you deceived
even me. But you are indiscreet TO
walk unattended in the park.
Agatha, unnerved and weak, had
grown pale with fear
Don't talk with him, Mr.. Van
Camp, he is dangerous. Get MIN
away" she pleaded
True. Miss Redmond. We only
waste time Sheriff.
Again the sheriff advanced toward
Chatelard, and again he was warned
off with a kissing oath. AT the same
moment a shadow fell within the
other doorway. As Chatelard's glance
rested on the figure standing there
his face cleaned He pointed an ac-
cusing foreflneer.
There is the abductor, II any sucn
person Is present at all" said he.
That Is the man who stole the LADY
car and ran II 10 the dock. lie is
your man. Mister Sheriff, not l.
The accusation came with such
tone OF conviction on the part OF the
sneaker. that for an instant Is con-
fused the mind OF every one present.
In the pause that followed, Chatelard
turned with an insolent shrug toward
Agatha This lady and every
word had a sheer in this lady
will testify that | am right
Agatha stared with face of alarm
toward the doorway, where Hand
stood silent.
IF that is true, MISS REDMOND
began the sheriff.
Mono" cried Agatha
HE had nothing TO do with IL!
questioned the sheriff.
AS he waited for her answer
Agatha suddenly came TO herself
der trembling ceased; she looked
about upon them all with her truth
rul ewes. looked upon Hand standing
unconcernedly in the doorway, upon
Chatelard in the corner cleaning IKE
an oily devil :,
"No-he had nothing TO do with II,
she said.
Chatelards laugh beat back her
WORDS like a bludgeon.
Liars. all liars he cried
might have known
Rut Chamberlain was impatient OF
ali this. And now, Monsieur Md