Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-10-07

sprang down the steps, chung to the
arm Of Roleau. A flush came to Count
Fredericks face as he saw how she
avoided himself. There was, how.
ever, no time for further speech. The
sound of rapid footballs came down
the hall. The captain of gendarmes
and his men were at the door.
"Messieurs, welcomed" said Count
Frederick. But why are you here?"
Monsieur lie comte, we ask pardon
for the intrusion, but we must ask you
to join u.s. replied the officer. He
was impressed by the calm dignity OF
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 u.s."
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?"
Il am Miss Kitty Gray of America
answered the object Of his suspicion
"This is my servant, Roleau. 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 as evidence"
Count Frederick turned suddenly
toward Kitty, warning in his eyes
She stood, therefore, silent, looking at
the man. ,---,-v-
"Mademoiselle Is In no case respon'
sible for any Of this" said he to the
officer. 1--WE will all 60 with you and
conclude this matter as quickly as
possible. We must be released at
once from detention"
The officer turned, reckoning tt
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, Il SCI
that you guard al! the escapes posi-
bic to any guilty man. You vii
therefore allow me to step to the cor
ner to summon a carriage for these
two excellencies?'
The captain Of gendarmes hesitate'
for a half.instant, frowned, and thel
nodded.
Naturally, you only do your duty
monsieur captain" suggested Roleau
but excellencies like these must no
walk. Excuse me, then"
Those who fingered for an instan
saw Roleau walk leisurely toward tn
corner, raise his hand as though In
signal, and then break into run.
Wait" exclaimed Count Frederick
as he saw the plan of the quick.witte
servant. IF you leave US we ais
might run away. We will pick MI
up, no doubt. Do you tarry here wit
u.s."
| In fact the captain Of gendarme
| seeing his own party reduced BY q
visions to no more than a couple {
. men beside himself, hesitated, an
t turned to secure the safety OF h
more important captlves. While the
paused they heard the quick whee
!. Of = taxicab which drew up befol
them. After oil, It vas IN open que
= ton what had been Roleau's tnten
u for certainly he had ordered this vel
u clio to como hither. Making tho oe
Of tho matter, tho captain Of gen
armes motioned for bio prisoners
y enter tho car. 49,
y Kitty turned to tho silent man VI
!. J. ct ct hsr side. Count Frederick 10
D. Z finger to bio lips, counseling silenc
T. and gssed straight on ahead.
10 Thus, silent and aloof, they arrtv'
% prisoner 1t tho grand entrance
n tho Hotel Rits.
% Kitty found herself fses to tacs VI
IT, . largs man In full uniform. . nj
ID With 4 heavy beard and mercilsss Q,
who now, addressed himself. to J
u subordinate:
10 "As to this man." hs demand'
r. why have you taken Count Fred
q lex Of Gretzho6en!
20 Merely % ultimate suspicion
th stammered the captain. "We fou
r. him In company With this young 10
~ N. IN whose room the crime VA Co
OF mitted, This other" he polnteo
Count sschio, also seems = %
II known thu young woma."