The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-28


some good natured chatting. and thar,
one of the stewards was bribed to
carry che cards of the assembled multi
tude to M. Pagot's stateroom, with the
request for an audience.
The steward went away laughing and
came back presently to say that NJ.
Pigot would be pleased to see us in a.
rev minutes. But when five minutes
more passed and he did not appear.
impatience broke out anew. The lords
or the press were not accustomed to be-
ing kept waiting.
Il move we storm his CASTLE s1,o-
gested the World man.
And just then, M. Pagot himself
stepped out into the companionway. In
an instant he was surrounded.
My good friends of the press,' he
said, speaking slowly, but with only the
faintest accent, n he smiled around
at the faces bent upon him. you will
pardon me for keeping you in wait
ing, but l had some matters of the first
Importance to attend to; and also my
bag to pack. Steward" he added, you
Will ind my bag outside my door.
Please bring it here, SO that 1 may be
ready to go ashore at once" The
steward hurried away, and M. Pigot
turned back to us. Now, gentlemen"
he went on. what is it that I can Go
for your"
1t was to Godfrey that the position
of spokesman naturally fell.
w wish first to welcome YOU to
America, M. Pigot," he said, and to
hope that you will have a pleasant and
interesting stay in our country"
You are most kind" responded the
h,renchman. with a charming smile.
I am sure that I shall find it
most interesting = especially your
wonderful city, of which 1 have heard
many marvellous things"
And in the next place." continued
Godfrey, I'VE hope that, with your as
slstance, our police may be able to solve
the mystery surrounding the death Of
the three men recently killed here, and
to arrest the murderer. OF themselves
they seem to be able to do nothing"
M. Pigot spread out his hands with
a little deprecating gesture.
L also hope we may be successful"
he said; "but if your police have not
been, my poor help will be Of little
account. I have a profound admiration
Tor your police; the results which they
accomplish are wonderful, when one
considers the difficulties under which
thew labor"
He spoke with an accent so sincere
that L was almost convinced he meant
every word of it; but Godfrey only
smiled.
1T is a proverb.'' he said, chat the
French police are the best IN the world.
You, no doubt. ave a theory in regard
to the death of these men?'
l fear it is impossible, sir" said Nj.
Pigot, regretfully, ito answer that
case with you. 1 have my report first
10 make to the chief of your detective
bureau. Tomorrow I shah be most hap
Ply to tell you all that I can. But for
tonight my lips are closed, sad as it
me to seem discourteous."
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breath Of disappointment al the
failure Of the direct attack. M. Pigot's
was. of course, absolutely cor
rect; but nevertheless Godfrey prepared
to attack it on the flank.
inquired.
L was expecting a representative Of
your bureau to meet me here" NJ. Pigot
explained. 81 was hoping to return
with him to the city. I have no time
to lose. In addition, the more quickly
we get to work, the more likely we
shall be to succeed. All! perhaps that
Is he he added, as a voice vas heard
loudly for Moosseer Piggott.
l recognized hat voice, and so did
and l saw the cloud of disap-
which fell upon his face.
An instant later, Grady, with Sim
monds in his wake, elbowed his way
through the group.
HMoesseer Piggott!" he cried. and en-
Veloped the Frenchman's slender hand
IN ms great paw. and gave it a squeeze
which was no doubt painful. Glad to
see you, sir. Welcome to our city. as
say over here in America. 1 GER
family hope you can speak English. for
! don't know a word of your lingo. I'm
Commissioners Grady, in charge of the
bureau; and this is Sim
one of my men"
ruff1ed.
Il am most pleased to meet YOU. sir:
and you, Monsieur Simmon,' he said.
9es-i speak English-though, as you
see, with some difficulty"
These reporters bothering your life
out, | see" and Grady glanced about
ne group, scowling as his eyes met
yell fade away. You won't get any
hing out Of either of US tonight-eh,
Piggott?'
I but just told them that my
.lrst report must be made TO you. sir"
Pigot.
Then let's go somewhere and have q
rink, suggested Grady.
was hoping" said M. Pigot,
gently that we might go ashor at
nee. l have my papers ready for
"All right" agreed Grady. 'And at
.er I've looked over your papers, I'll
now you Broadway, and I'll bet you
lgree With me that it beats ANYTHING
n gay Paree. Our boats waiting. and
We can start right away. This YOUR
g Yes? Bring it along, Simmonds."
lnd Grady started for the stair.
But the attentive steward got ahead
If Simmonds.
CONTINUED next week.