Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-11-28

about everything, but narura1y a man
Of his many interests must have made
enemies"
Bruce had been walking impatiently
about the room while this converse
ton took place, and he now came for
ward.
:"Mr. Kayton." he said desperately,
you may not be able to prove who
did this. Well be satisfied if you'll
only prove that Miss Mazuret didn't"
"Well," replied the detective grave
", "the best way to prove who didn't
kill your father is to prove who did
kill him. Is this Miss Mazuret?"
tall, slender girl with great masses
of deep brown hair and great dark,
serious eyes came slowly into the room
Her Clearly cut, oval face was as white
as her negligee gown, and she was
plainly struggling to keep her compo.
sure.
"Yes," she said. "Nlr. Kayton"
YES" he replied with a bow. Bruce
went swiftly to her and put his arm
about her.
"You oughtn't to be down here,
Mary" he reproached tenderly, with
the air Of an affectionate big brother.
'There's no need for it. You look aw-
fully i'll. Mary. It's too much for you
Please go back"
~ sent for Miss Mazuret," 1nterpos-
ed Kayton quietly, his gaze on the
girls pale face.
But, Mr., kayton," protested Bruce,
you don't understand It's too much
to ask her to come down here It's the
first time the room has been opened
SINCE
mo, no. Bruce" the girl interrupted
gently: Its all right now, please!'
II should like to have a talk with
| Miss Mazuret alone if you don't mind"
said Kayton in the same quiet tones,
addressing the two men. But young
Argyle was in open rebellion
"She's had enough to bearv' he de-
clared angrily. I'm not going to have
her put through any third degree"
The detectives lips came together In
razorlike line.
"Just moment Mr.. Argyle" he
bald icily. Before we go any further
with this investigation l want you to
understand clearly that am in sole
charge Of it,
"This Is nonsense, Brucew excla1m-
ed Mr.. Hurley, coming forward. "Mr
Kayton has got to question Miss Manu-
ret If he's going to be Of any help to
her or to US. Come along with me-"
But the Young man refused to bulge.
MARY, don't you want me to stay
here with you?" he asked The girl
took his arm and gently pushed him
toward the door.
mo, no; thank you, Bruce" she re-
piled steadily. Its all right; please
CO."
! He led her to chair and made her
Dit in it and then reluctantly allowed
Hurley to lead him out
Kayton sighed YEARLY, drew up a
chair near to the girls and sat down.
Miss Mazuret," he said gently in
his most courteous manner. Il can IN
derstand that this affair has been a
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loss of Mr.. Argyle probably more than
any one. ! don't need to say that l
sympathize with you thoroughly and
that l don't want to do anything OF
ask anything that will distress you
But murder has been committed
and If l am going to clear up these
suspicious ! must have the co-opera
ton Of every body in the house and es
pecially you"
Eyes. yes! exclaimed the girl, with
a pathetic eagerness that stirred the
man beneath the experts professional
exterior. Il want to do everything
anything can"
He nodded and smiled gratefully.
Nov. let's see" he began in the
friendliest tone. "Where were you
born?"
En San Francisco" replied Miss
Mslzuret. She began to feel strangely
at home with, this nasterful stranger
"Do you remember your mother?"
! "No." She shook her head. II don't
remember either my father or my
mother very well. ! was too young
when they died.
"And you have NO relativesT
There was moving quality Of sym.
pathy in the gentle voice.
"None that ever heard Of"
There is no one who would inherit
this money from you or have any 9th.
81. r~u.-. - -..hi.>n vou to get IT,"