The Washington times., 1915-08-23

but now 1 must make further inquiry
You say Count Frederick of qrst.-
hofren had some aoauaintance.--" @ ~
yes. yes" broke In the maid who
man there in the halls. It was once
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Nv, S. Saa on. other. monsieur !. pre-
ant Of this young woman. He
ne esca PED! Perhaps the very man
whom we need. 90 set him. and at
Might I suggest to monsieur lie pre-.
feet that we hasten" Interrupted Count
Frederick gently i enough; "Mademoisells
! must understand. She has been ignor-
ant OF tho customs of this country.
perhaps somewhat free In her goings
and coninEs. yet oret.hoffen Furnishes
The project had seen many women,
not all Of them innocent. He smiled
grinly enough now as he noticed the
beauty Of the young girl. who stood
turmoil. The girl now turned to him.
ana for the first time spoke.
Monsieur le prefect," said she. you
cannot make guilt out Of Innocence. ]
can prove to you by this clerk and all
hotel for several days. When came
back It was but for short time.
was absent when this crime was dis
covered. How can you connect me with
have hs.S accesS to my room during my
The official turned toward her
thoughtfuily. then to the captain Of q
ssss he inaUred yaH TSe latte.
80 YOU do not know what evidence
has been destroyed. Come. then. per.
form that duty now see Sew what ySI md
Without hesitation Kitty presented
her handbag, drew out from 1t her Ut.
tie portemonnaie. even turned INSIDE INSIDE
redeniek pSs .ns pcsen wasened her her closely as she
did So He saw that none of the Of.
ficcrs discovered the piece Of coin He
suspected, although he did not know
hands. asking them to certify them:
| oelvee. Certainly the officers had not
found the coin! He smiled at he'
shrewdness. A.
prefect Of police, turned away non
piusscd. The prefect hesitated as hs
faced the calm dignity Of the noble
Your exceliency." said he at length,
search. I comply only with formal.
tics. II your excellency-"
Certainly" said Count Frederick.
and threw open his coat. But even al
he did 90 the blood half left his face,
hged h b: p9ess Of on poce ns eess ssps
rated the articles one by one. the gold
coins, the dainty penknife. the keys
at last the jeweled picture In the
frame! This latter he picked up. his
Count Frederick. Suddenly he turned
to the young American. his eyes kind
ling.
What! Monsieur lie eomte has thu
portrait OF this woman"
Yes" said Count Frederick, 1T Is q
portrait. as you have said"
And you are a friend Of hers? Thi,
looks as thouEh-that Is to say. how
did you get this. then? Was It giver
to you. monsieur le comte?" ,
tor fair In the face. y do not lie
monsieur le prefect." said he. NO. Il
was not given to me-"
Then how came you by IT."
But you must"
Then listen" broke in Kitty sud
denly. Let me tell you. that picture
was In my room. not framed AZ II II
now but unmounted. 1t stood on m,
desk. Now he has 1t. as you see. Il
So he must have taken tt
As he heard these words the face O.
Count Frederick set in rigid lines.
trace OF grief. rather than Of fear
came into his eyes. He held his silenc,
as the prefect Of police turned to hin
once more.
You found this. then. in her room
where. perhaps. you went sometimes
and you took IT."
Il do not deny It now" said Coun
Frederick. Yes. l took It."
"Why?"
"Tha: is none Of your business" re
Joined the nobleman harshly. "Yo,
are not here to ask or to get answer,
to such questions as that. Go forwart
with tine process verbal. II you like
That 10 the fashion Of our law. But d.
not ask me questions which hav,