Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-06-03

(, passed through, ana saw young WO-
man in the fantastic dress Of a sibyl.
| Her companion had disappeared. De-
spite her disguise, l recognized her
at once, as a girl who had played q
part in an affair when the revolver had
been used as supreme argument.
| Monsieur Goron!" she exclaimed.
yes, Lucie, 1t Is L"
what, what do you"
II want you to tell me what you
know about the robbery in the Rue de
Prony, and the name of the man who
left you a minute ago."
She was too agitated to answer. I
waited quietly and then she began
| convulsively:
Il know nothing about this affair.
swear It! Whatever my life has been,
you know I am incapable of doing
anything like-like that. And the man
the man I talked to, he is-he is
my friend"
Tell me his name"
She wrung her hands and did not
answer.
She reflected a moment, and, wiping
her eyes, exclaimed:
You are right am foolish. Things
must take their course. His name is
Charbonnel."
II must see him at once" insisted.
Where can 1 find him? And, be care
full, don't try to trick me-"
She shrugged her shoulders.
wait here; he will be back in half
an hour"
took chair. She called out to
Madame Zaza that she was engaged
with Monsieur Goron, and sat down,
staring vacantly at the wall opposite.
Then after while, a mans voice
from the back called, "Lucie!"
b She turned toward me.
There he is. See him yourself, but
remember my words" .n.,..f.
went to the back, and there before
me stood tall man of about thirty
five, answering in every description
to my missing number five. For few
seconds we looked at each other.
m. Charbonnel?" I asked. He nod.
ded. .,......
II am M. Goron, and you will oblige
me by coming to my Office. I want to
speak to you." ....
He bowed assent.
halted a passing cab, and without
having exchanged a word on the way,
we arrived at the prefecture.
The more watched the man the
more felt impressed with his appear
ance. The grave eyes, the aquiline
nose, the energetic mouth, betokened
strength and will-power. I looked at
his broad chest, at his hands, and then
all of sudden I experienced the same
kind Of shock felt when I discovered
the stains on Dominguez's piano, for
on the tip of his right-hand middle
finger I saw a small piece Of sticking
plaster. No doubt was possible. The
burglar sat there, within yard Of me.
purposely kept my eyes fixed upon
the bit Of plaster ,and involuntarily he
followed my glance.
1T is a nasty spot to have cut" /
began.
Indeed it is.". He smiled family.
you must find 1t very awkward
when you play the piano, like, for in
stance, at Monsieur and Madame Do
mingo's soiree."
He gave me a quick look and re-
mained silent.
You were there, were you not?"
Il was" he said, with slight tre-
NOR in his voice.
by whom were you introduced?
"who took you there
Nobody took me. I went there OF
my own accord"
Without an invitation"
without an invitation" He spoke
like one in trance.
What was your object in going to
the house?"
No answer, but I saw the perspira-
tion break out on his brow.
Perhaps you will tell me what you
did upstairs in the dressing room?"
| Mercy" he groaned, and buried his
head in his hands.
He had risen from his chair, and the
expression of anguish on his face was
painful to watch.
IN. Goron," he exclaimed, II know
what Is in your mind! But, as stand
before my Maker, am innocent Of
any crime. If went to that house, 1t
vast was to try to prevent a crime
from being ommitted-and-now ar
rest me If you like"
you say you are innocent. I will
assume it. But have the proof you
were in the dressing room at the time
the safe was broken open. You there
fore knew the burglar. Who is he?"
| II cannot tell you," he said huskily.
You cannot?"
| knew full we'll that he would not
yield to force Moreover, despite the
| evidence against him, felt in no way
convinced Of his guilt. If he intended
| to sacrifice himself for some one else,
my OBTAINING him would very likely
prevent me from laying hands on the
crlprit. I therefore had him once more
taken to the adjoining room, and sent
for Inspector Despres, one Of my
smartest assistants.
"Despres," I said, II am going with
the gentleman in the next room to the
hotel where he Is staying. After while
/ shall return, leaving him behind. But
you watch him night and day, and re-
port all his movements. If he attempts
| to leave Paris, bring him at once to
me. Take all the assistance you re-
quire."
"I understand, sir" said Despres.
I drove with Charbonnel to the Ho-
tel du Louvre, searched his luggage,
looked through his papers, but without
finding anything suspicious.
mo, you need not accompany me-"
said: "all 1 ask you is not to leave
Paris, and to come to me when send
for you. Goodby."
Before he had recovered from his
surprise was gone.
| Two hours later one of nv agents