Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-05
The Argyle Case oE snSe' M E5 Bc w R@ee,''F
BY J. W. MCoNAUGHY
A Tale of Love, Mystery and Ad-
venture.
Written from the play OF the same name,
now being produced by Robert Hll-
Yard at the Criterion theater,
New York city.
Copyright, 1919, by Journal American
Examiner.
TODAY'S INSTALLMENT.

4 have no reason for thinking that this
woman committed the murder, he said
slowly. "She may be as innocent as
Bruce himself and as much n victim Of
appearances. But she knows who did it,
and we must find out through her
The girl followed every word. How
she asked breathlessIy.
I'm going to ask you 10 do something
that will take all your courage"
Miss Mazuret said nothing She only
looked Kayton nodded approvingIy
And ! know l can rely on YOU he
Even to the extent Of making this
'-hole investigation depend on YOU
The girl drew a long breath, but she
vas calm and collected
What can | do?" she asked
The people who are responsible for the
death Of Mr.. Argyle" explained Kayton
slowly, "are alias we say-uuder cover.
They're keeping away from each other
And even If we had all Of them separately
under surveillance, no amount of shadow
ing would connect them with each other
or with the crime We must put them
off their guard. 10 you understand
"Yes-yes." said the girl, eagerly
we must do something at once to con
firm ali Of these suspicious against you.
We must make 1t appear that YOU have
practically admitted your guilt"
How asked Miss Mazuret, without
wlncing
"By flight" he replied II want you to
disappear"
Disappear" echoed the girl
This womans name" he went on, tap
ping the finger marked blotter, us Mrs
Martin. / have told her that we wish you
TO disappear. and there are reasons why
she has consented to take you, az
ledger, secretly"
"Wlll You Trust Me?"
The girl could not restrain gesture
Of repugrance
You understand me, Miss Mazuret,"
went on Kayton, swiftly 1--WE must gain
access to this house without arousing
suspicion-and we can do IT through you.
can visit you there myself My men
can come, You'll have nothing to fear.
You'll be protected every moment. Some
OF my operatives will be in sight of your
window every minute Of the day and
night You must go away without let
ting Bruce. or Mrs. Wyatt. or your maid
anyone. in fact-know where YOU are
some hesitation, ''to let me involve you
this way. publicly-and then clear you
when we find the real criminal"
Again the girl drew in a long breath
and looked long in his face before she
replied and then she said softly;
Yes -"
Kayton flushed and dropped his eyes.
Il want you TO believe that ! would
never let you Go It," he said earnestly.
'ff | weren't absolutely sure that you
would be absolutely safe and that ! can
clear you later
Don't think about that" she said
bravely. IN do anything you say"
THANK YOU" he said, and his voice
quavered slightly, Mrs. Martin is here
viii YOU go now"
The girl shivered slightly and a fright.
ened look leaped 10 her eyes, but passed
in an instant.
Yes" she replied, Il will go"
He pressed a button and Joe Manning
slipped into the room. But Kayton still
kent his eyes on the girls face
You're quite sure of yourself?' he in
sisted.
Yes. Oh. yes!" she assured him in
two different tones
You understand" he went on sober