The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-07-05


rack.
Jones' lips frightened. "1hat belongs to Miss Gray,
aTkind Of protege of Mr.. Hargreave's."
"Indeed You have no objections to my seeing her?
My maiden Olga Pushkin, cousin to Katrina
wife of Stanley Ha&reave i am, if you will weigh the
matter carefully, kind of aunt"
To Jones j. was is if ice had suddenly come into
contact with his hearts blood But he still stood in
the shadow, she did not observe the paor of his face
IF you will state exactly why you wish to her,
madam"
IS, "You seem to possess authority?p
'Yes madam, absolute authority" Jones produced
his document and presented it to her.
"There is no flaw in that" she agreed readily. 81
wish the child. ! have told you why"
every well, madam" Why had they not autographed
the child in the train to resurn to farows. He
knew nothing of this woman, whether she enemy
or friend. He conducted his unwecome guest into the
library.
Chow did you know that she was here?" suddenly.
But she was ready. az did not. But the death of
Mr. Hargreave brought And that youthful hat in
the hall story all its Later shall show you
some papers of my own. You will have cause to
doubt them They have not the legal power of
but they would find standing in any court"
Jones turned and went in search of Florence
The princess lost time in beginning her investga
tons. but she wasted her time. There secret
panel IN evidence.
4Who is she asked Florence as she looked at the
card. 'Did my father know prncessess"
"Yes,n said Jones briefly. "Se very careful what you
say to her. Admit nothing. She claims to be cousin
of your mother Perhaps"
"My mother" Without waiting for any further adj
vice from JONES' whom Florence in her young years
thought presuming upon his authority, she down
stairs to the library Her mother to learn some fact
about the mother of whom she nothing,
"You knew my MOTHER" she cried without
nony
He heard the princess say: II did my child; and
heaven is witness that you the picture of her
at your age And knew your father
- Jones Strengthened his hands shut tightly. Tell
about my father"
The princess smiled. It was Katrina Pushkin come
to life the impulsiveness II knew him but slight
ly | was mere child myself when he used to pinch
my cheeks met him again the other night but he did
not recognize and could not lind my heart to
awaken his memory in public restaurant
tives requested to see Florence The two men entered
informing her that they had been instructed TO nvesti-
gate the disappearance Of Stanley Hargreave.
-" "Who are you, miss"
Ian. 81 am his daughter
One of the detectives questioned Florence minutely
while the other wandered about the feeling the
walls using the magnifying glass, turning back the
scrutiny. by and by he returned to the library and
beckoned to his companion. The two conferred for
moment One CHANGED to look into the mirror. He
the bright OF the princess gazing ntegently INTO
'I'm afraid we'll have to ask you to accompany US
VIZ" mss
"Some technicalities. We must have some proof of
your right to be in this house So far we have
learned, Hargreaye was unmarried 1. will take but
few minutes"
and / will accompany you," said the princess
well be back within half an hour I'll tell them what
l know"
Jones' in the hail. caught sight of the reporter COM
ing up the steps, Here he could depend
"Why, Mr. Norton," ~s
The reporter eyed the princess in amazenent
you look surprised. Naturally. l am cousin of
Miss Florences mother. You might say that am her
could poison the reporter would have died that
n.ent..
who are you and what are you doing here?" one of
the detectives denlanded
81 going 10 ask that very question of you" said
Norton, urbanely.
"We are from headquarters" replied one, showing
his badge.
"What headquarters? What are they asking yoa to
do?" he said to Florence. ~
"They say must go to The police station with
them"
"Not the least in the world. laughed the reporter
You two clear of here fast your rascally legs
carry you. don't know what your game is, but
do know every reputable detective in New York, and
you don't belong"
"Good heavens!" exclaimed the princess; "do you
mean to say that these real detectives"
This girl goes to the police station young man. So
o %HsR the worse for 20" if you NEEDLE Take yourself
"All in good time"
"Here, Jenner, you take charge of the girl. I'll
handle this guy. He shall go the station, too"
What followed would always be windy remembered
by Florence fresh from the and happiness of her
school life. Norton knocked his opponent down. He
and painting foot tripped up Norton and
he went down under the bogus detective. He sus
pected that the tripping foot not accidental. He
too busy.
The other dragged Florence toward the hall
but there the peaceful butler entered into the field of
acion with very unattractve automatic. The detec-