Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-06-28

Anu KNOW eau rely on yOu,' ne
said. ''Even to the extent Of making
this whole investigation depend on
you"
The girl drew long breath, but she
was calm and collected.
What can do? she asked.
'The people who are responsible for
the death Of Mr.. Argyle" explained
Kayton slowly, ARE all. as we say,
under cover. They're keeping away
from each other. And even If we had
all Of them separately under survei-
lance, no amount of shadowing would
connect them with each other or with
the crime. We must put them of
their guard Do you understandp
"Yes-yes," said the girl eagerly.
Kayton proceeded even more slowly.
1--WE must do something at once to
confirm all Of these suspicious against
you. We must make 1t appear that
you have practically admitted your
guilt"
"Howr asked Miss Mazuret, with
out wincing.
"By flight" he replied. II want you
to disappear"
Disappear echoed the girl.
"This woman's name" be went on,
tapping the finger marked blotter, ''is
Mrs. Martin. She keeps a furnished
room house. have told her that we
wish you to disappear. and there are
reasons why she has consented to take
you as lodger secretly"
The girl could not restrainAa gesture
Of repugnance.
"You understand me, Miss Mazuret,"
went on Kayton swiftly. I'VE must
gain access to this house without
arousing suspicion, and we can do 10
through you. can visit you there
myself. My men can come. Youth
have nothing to fear. You'll be pro
tected every moment. Some Of my
operatives will be in sight Of your win
dow every minute of the day and night.
You must go away without letting
Bruce or Mrs. Wyatt or your maid
any one, in fact-know where you are.
VIII you trust me enough" he asked
with some hesitation, ito let me In
volve you this way publicly, and then
clear you when we find the real crImi-
nalT
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. 81 want you to believe that 1
would never let you do it." he said
earnestly, 'if weren't absolutely sure
that you would be absolutely safe and
that l can clear you later"
Don't think about that" she said
bravely. "I'll do anything you say"
"Thank you," he said, and his voice
quavered slightly Mrs, Martin is
here. VIII you go now7"
The girl shivered slightly and a
frightened look leaped to her eyes, but
passed in an instant
"Yes," she replied. II will CO."
He pressed a button and Joe Man
ming slipped into the room.
Joe, bring Mrs. Martin In. Have
you plenty OF money with youT' he
asked in low voice.
yes" returned the girl in the same
tone Then suddenly with a little
shiver, "0h, dread to meet hertz
Kayton looked at her In curious wise
for moment or two
81 must ask you" he said coldly, TO
show no feeling Of repulslon for this
woman"
~ won't; won't" Miss Mazuret as
Dured him under her breath as Mrs.
Martin slowly walked into the Office.
Mary gripped the top Of a chair by
which she was standing and waited.
rigid and erect The woman entered
almost reluctantly, stopped and gazed
at the girl with a mixture of dread,
curiosity and something else.
Mrs. Martin" said Kayton in casu-
al, matter Of fact tones, this is Miss
Mazuret"
He resumed his seat at his desk and
bent over his papers. The girl looked
at the woman and smiled slightly. The
woman looked at the girl and moved
slowly over to her and held out her
hand.
MY dear" she said gently, "will
you come with me?"