Rock Island Argus., 1913-06-14

". NOW listen to me-" He looked
down into the girls eyes. Her bosom
was still telling its tale OF the effect
Of his announcement, but the eyes
were calm and courageous-the eyes Of
a brave and loyal woman.
II have no reason fer thinking that
this woman committed the murder he
said slowly. ''She may be as inno-
cent as Bruce himself and as much a
victim of appearances. But she knows
who did 1t. and we must find out
through her."
The girl followed every word.
How she asked breathlessly
I'm going to ask you to do some
thing that will take all your courage"
Miss Mazuret said nothing She only
looked Kayton nodded approvingiy.
"And I know l can rely on you," he
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
Kaytou slowly. ''are all, as we say,
under cover They're keeping away
from each other. And even IL we had
all of them separately under surveil-
lance, 10 amount of shadowing would
connect them with each other or with
the crime We mus put them of
their guard Do you Mderstand:"
"Yes-yes," said the girl eagerly.
Kayton proceeded even more slowly
eve must do something at once to
confirm all of these suspicious against
you. We must make it appear that
you have practically admitted your
guilt"
How" asked Miss Mazuret, with
out wincins.:sJ
BY fight" he replied. 81 want you
| to disappear"
Disappear" echoed the girl.
This woman's name" he went on,
/ tapping the finger marked blotter. '.is
Mrs. Martin. She keeps a furnished
room house. l have told her that we
wish you TO disappear, and there are
reasons why she has consented to take
| you as a lodger secretly"
The girl could not restrain a gesture
of repugnance.
You understand me, Miss Mazuret,'
went on kayton swiftly. We must
gain access to this house without
arousing suspicion. and we can do i
through you. l can visit you there
myself. My men can come. You'll
have nothing to fear. You'll be pro
tected every moment. Some of M
operatives will be in sight of your win
dow every minute of the day and night
You must go away without Iettin;
Bruce or Mrs. Wyatt or your maid
any one. in fact-know where you are
Will you trust me enough" he aske,
with some hesitation. Ito let me in
volve you this way publicly, and thel
clear you when we find the real crimi
nalT'
Again the girl drew in long breatl
and looked long in his face before sh
replied. and then she said softly:
Yes"
Kayton flushed and dropped hi
eyes. 81 want you to believe that
would never let you do it," he sal
earnestly. If l weren't absolutely sur
that you would be absolutely safe an
that can clear you later"
Don't think about that" she sal
bravely. III do anything you say"
Thank you" he said, and his voic
quavered slightly Mrs. Martin |
here. VIII you 20 now"
The girl shivered slightly and
frightened look leaped to her eyes. bu
passed in an instant.
Yes" she replied. Il will go"
He pressed button and joe Maj
ming slipped into the room.
Joe. bring Mrs. Martin in. Hav
you plenty of money with you?" b
asked in low voice.
Yes" returned the girl in the sam
, tone. Then suddenly with a litt
shiver. 'Oh. ! dread to meet her.
Kayton looked at her in curious wis
for q moment or two.
Il must ask you" he said coldIy, -
show no feeling of repulsion for tn
. woman"
~ won't; won't" Miss Mazuret a