The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-09-11

sprang down the steps, clung to tn
%afm of Roleau. A flush came to Coun
Fredericks face as he saw how sh
avoided himself There was, how
I ever, no time for further speech. TIL
sound of rapid footballs came dow
the hall The captain of gendarme
and his men were at the door.
'fMessieurs, welcomed" said Coun
Frederick. But why are you here?'
Monsieur lie comte, we ask pardon
for the intrusion, but we must ask yov
to. join us, replied the officer, He
was impressed by the calm dignity a
Count Frederick, as had been more
than one man before his time
For what reason do you desire our
company monsieur captain? Is there
any charge against us?'
There is a charge OF great severity
to be laid against someone, monsieur
le comte, We ask your aid to deter
mine who that one may be. This
young woman, who is she?"
81 am Miss Kitty Gray of America" ,"
answered the object of his suspicion.
This is my servant Roeau Who are
you?"
I'VE are OF the imperial police,
mademoiselle. A murder has been
done in your room at the Ritz hotel.
Naturally someone is under suspicion.
Let me caution both you and Count
Frederick not TO speak What you
say may be used tas evidence
Count Frederick turned suddenly
toward Kitty, a warning in his eyes.
She stood, therefore, silent, looking at
the man
&'Mademoiselle is in no case respon-
sible for any of this said he to the
officer. "We will all go with you and
conclude this matter as quickly as
possible. We must be released at
once from detention"
The officer turned. beekcning to
them to follow him,
The little group passed along the
walk to the open curb of the street.
1t was Roleau who hesitated here, ad-
dressing the captain of gendarmes.
Monsieur captain said he, II see
that you guard all the escapes possi
bic to any guilty man. You will
therefore allow me to step to the cor
ner to summon a carriage for these
two excelencies?'
The captain of gendarmes hesitated
for halfinstant, frowned, and then
nodded
Naturally, you only do your duty,
captain suggested Roleau,
but excellencies like these must not
walk. Excuse me, then?"
Those who fingered for an Instant
saw Roieau walk leisurely toward the
corner, raise his hand as though in a
signal, and then break into run.
Wait. exclaimed Count Frederick
rs he saw the plan of the quick-witted
IF you leave us We also
night run away. We will pick him
lp, no doubt. DO you tarry here with .
ls."
In fact the captain of gendarmes,
eeing his own party reduced by di-
'isions to no more than a couple of
nen beside himself, hesitated, and
urned to secure the safety of his
more important captives. While they.
'aused they heard the quick wheels
# taxicab which drew up before
hem. After all, it was an open ques-
ion what had been Roleau's intent,
or certainly he had ordered this vehi-
lie to come hither Making the best
+ the matter, the captain of gend-
rmes motioned for his prisoners to
nter the CIR
Kitty turned to the silent man who
at at her side. Count Frederick laid
finger to his lips. counseling silence,
nd gazed straight on ahead
Thus, silent aud aloef. they arrived
8 prisoners al 5he grand entrance of
ne Hotel Ritz.
Kitty found herself face to face with
large man in full uniform, man
18th heavy beard and merciless eye.
no now addressed himself to his
lbordinate:
"As to this man" he demanded,
why have you taken Count Freder-
k OF Gretzhoffen?'
Merely as ultimate suspicion
ammered the captain. I'VE found !
I'm In company with this young wom- I
! in whose room the crime was COM
tilted This other" he pointed to
punt Saehio. ALSO seems to have (,
lown this young woman"
Is