The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-04-12

sheriff of Charlesport county, and have
warrant for your arrest"
AS the sheriff advanced toward
Chatelard, the cornered man turned on
him with a sound that vas half hiss.
half an oath. He was like a panther
standing at bay. Aleck turned toward
Melanie.
1T seems that you know this man.
Melanie?"
Yes, know him-to my sorrow"
What do you know of him?"
He is the paid spy Of the Duke
Stephen, my cousin. He does all his
dirty work" Melanie laughed a bit
nervously as she added. turning to
Chatelard: But you are the last
man / expected to see here. sup
pose 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 .
message from Duke Stephen To your.
self"
And that message is"
"A command for your immediate re-
turn to Krolvetz. Matters of impor-
lance wait you there"
And II refuse to return"
Chatelards shoulders went up and
his hands spread out in that insolent
gesture affected by certain Europeans.
Chamberlain stepped forward impa-
tiently.
Look here. you people" he began.
you told me this chap was bloomin'
kidnaper, and so rounded him up
/ nabbed him. And here you are ex-
changin' howdy-do. What's the mean
ing OF It all?"
AS he spoke, Chamberlain's eyes
rested first on Melanie. then on
Agatha. whom he had not seen before.
by Jove!" he calculated.
Whom did he kidnap?" questioned
Melanie.
why, me. Miss Reynier." cried
Agatha. HE stole my car and
drugged 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 turn.
ed upon Chatelard with contemptuous
fury. For once you were caught,
eh? These ladies are much alike
that Is true. So much so that l my.
self was taken aback the first time
l saw Miss Redmond You thought
Miss Redmond was the princess-mas-
querading as an opera singer"
Her Highness has always been adj
mired as d singer!", burst cut Chate-
lard.
NO doubt! And even you were de-
ceived." Aleck laughed In derision.
But when you take so serious a step
as an abduction. my dear man. be sure
you get hold of the right victim"
She was even singing the very song
that used to be favorite OF her High.
ness!" remarked Chatelard.
Your memory serves you too WELL
But Chatelard turned scoffingly to
ward Agatha. YOU sang 1t well,
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 him away" she
pleaded
True. Miss Redmond. We only
waste time. Sheriff"
Again the sheriff advanced toward
Chatelard, and again he was warned
of with a Kissing oath. At the same
moment shadow fell within the other
doorway. AS Chatelard's glance rest
ed on the figure standing there, his
face cleaned. He pointed an accus
ing forefnger.
There is the abductor II any such
person is present at ALL" said he
That Is the man who stole the ladys
car and ran 1t to the dock. He ID
your man. Mister Sheriff, not t.
The accusation came with such q
tone of conviction on the part of the
speaker, that for an instant 1t confused
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 sheer in it--"this lady will ties.
tify that | am right"
Agatha stared with face OF alarm
toward the doorway, where Hand
stood stood silent
III that Is true. Miss Redmond be- !
gan the sheriff.
''No-no!" cried Agatha
He had nothing to do with it?"
questioned the sheriff.
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