The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-20
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'+Of course If he's drunk" said Kay
ton. after they had gone, 'he probably
made mistake in the room. I'm sorry
II we disturbed you"
mot at alI,'' returned the woman
politely. 'I didn't know you had called.
Doctor, Will you see If Mr.. Skidd is all
right7''
Certainly said Kreisler. and fol-
lowed the others down stairs.
ssMrs Martin. can't you arrange to
give her a room near your ownT' asked
Kayton quickly when they were alone.
Mrs Martin nervously moistened her
lips and spoke with a visible effort.
Mr. layton, 1 think it would be
better if-much better-if you would
take Miss Mazuret away. You see for
yourself that I can't protect her In a
house of this sort I can't have the
responsibility.
Kayton drew nearer and lowered his
voice.
ST can't get her away" he said.
This house Is being watched"
Unknown to herself Mrs. Martins
hand few to the collar of her dress
what do you mesn?'' she asked fal-
teringly.
ct has evidently leaked out that she
is here replied Kayton. They may
be reporters; they may be police de-
tectives. Bruce has the whole force
searching for her. can't take her out
without betraying my hand. and she
can't go alone Isn't there q back way
that you could escape with her to a
hotel2''
ssIts impossible
Mrs. Martin. the men who are watch
ing this house are operatives of the
government secret SERVICE" said Kay
ton swiftly, and the woman choked
back cry ''Some one living here has
been uttering counterfeit money.
cannot have Miss Mazuret involved in
a scandal OF that sort I didn't tell
you at once because 1 didn't want to
alarm you unnecessarily"
my God!' moaned the woman, her
hands pressed to her face. Kayton
watched her for a moment in a dead
silence. Then she made a quick rush
for the door, but he barred the way.
"Wait a moment he said grimly. ''I
can't permit you to speak to any one In
this house or do anything to defeat the
law In this matter
She stared at him, and her lips bare
~ moved as she asked. 'FWho is it?''
Il am not allowed to tell you.'
Her eyes questioned again, but he
shook his head.
OF advise You 10 go with Miss Manu.
ret WIN your
MOP she 5gasped def1ant1y. His jaw
clicked, and he stared at her moment
from under narrowed Ids.
VERY well, them" said he quietly.
s'SiE down. q minute" Mechanically
she obeyed, and he stood opposite, talk
ing to her across the table, his back to
the closed door.
Mrs. Martin, my own men are
watching the house. The personal
which you answered was a plant 81
She half started up with an exclama-
ton and then sank back as If crushed
At discovered that your husband, DR..
Kreisler, and yourself are engaged
with others in a gigantic counterfeit
ing scheme. Now, Mrs. Martin, can
not make you any promise of tmmuni-
ty from prosecution. but you know
that IL you do what is right by assist
ing the law that fact will be taken
Into consideration by the prosecuting
Dficers- I may be able to assist you
there, but In return you must do some
thing for me-"
He paused and waited.
a$What?' asked the woman, almost
lnaudibly-
He leaned toward her and in a low,
steady voice:
At want to know who killed James
Argyler'
The woman sprang to her feet with
m half srnothered shrek and faced him
with wildly staring eyes.
ssWhy do you ask me thatP' she
cried At don't knowI I don't known
You're the one person who does
know" declared Kayton grimly.
II ant know anything about it!'
you do. and you can save yourself
By teslingl''
bfrs. Martin gripped the table and
leaned toward him. her eyes staring
into his with the wild glare of a
maniac
II don't care for myself." she cried.
II don't care but for one thing in this
world What are you going to do
with DR.. Kreisler7 What are you GO
~ to do with DR.. Kreisler2"
Her voice rose passionately, but Kay