Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-02-11

the door. I thought we'd better not
trust a taXi-might turn over or run
INTO something. and we can't afford to
lake any chances-not this trip. Sim
monds. you go along with Moosseer
flsgott, and put an extra man on the
seat with the driver. Maybe that Cros-
mar might try to hold YOU up"
The same thought was in my w
mind, Tor Crochard must have learned
OF M. Plgots arrival; and l could
scarcely imagine that he would sit
quietly by and permit the jewels to be
taken away from him-to say nothing
OF his chagrin over his unfulfilled
boast to Godfrey. So l was relieved
mat Grady was wise enough to take
no risk.
You'd better get a receipt" Grady
went on, and arrange that the valise
IS to be delivered only when you and
hoosseer Piggott ppear together. That
WI De satisfactory, moosseer?" he
added. turning to the Frenchman.
fntlrely so. sir"
Very Well, then: III see you in the
morning. congratulate you on the
md. 1t was certainly great work"
l thank you. sir" replied NJ. Pigot,
sraVely. "Au reVoir, monsieur" and
with Il bow to me. he followed Sim
hlonds into the outer room.
Grady sat down and got out a fresh
cigar.
Well, Mr.. Lester" he said. as he
struck a match. what do you think
Oh these Frenchmen. anyway?"
They're marvellous / said. Even
Yet can't understand how he knew
so much" ~
Maybe he was just guessing at some
OIL it. Grady suggested.
i thought of that: bu don't be-
lleVe anybody could guess SO accur-
ately. For instance. how did he know
about those letters?"
"tact Is broke in Grady. that's the
irst Ia heard Of EN-. What is that
story" NN"'
told him the story briefly. care
luiiy suppressing everything which
OF the yelled lady.
There We're certain details" / added.
"hlch L supposed were known to no
one except myself and two other persons
-and yet M. Pigot knew them. Then
AGAIN, how did he know so certainly
just how the mechanism worked How
did he know which roll of cotton CON.
tanned that Mazarin diamond? You will
remember he told us what was in that
ron before he opened it,"
1rady smiled good naturedly and a
little p~atronizingly.
ihat was the last roll, wasn't it ?"
hadn't shown up in n of the others
he knew it had to be in thai roll. n
was just one of the little plays for ef-
rect them Trenches are so fond Of"
ferhaps you are right" | agreed.
BUT 1t seemed to me that he handle
INA mechanism as though he was ia
miliar with it. OF course. he NAV have
prepared himself by studying the
cravings which no doubt accompany
the secret memoir. He may even nave
mad a working model made"
Grady nodded %tolerantly.
Them fellers go to a lot of trouble
over little things like that" he said
They like TO slam their cards dow
IN 1he table with a big hurrah, even
when the cards amt worth a damn"
'He certainly held trumps this time.
anyway" commented. and he PLAYED
ms hand superbly. He is an extraor-
binary man."
,nented. Them fellers always behave
IKE they was on the stage, right In the
spot light. 1t makes me a little tired
sometimes. Hello! Who's that?"
The front door had been flung open;
mere was an %instant's %colloquy with
.le desk sergeant. and Godfrey burst
in upon us. -
He cast a rapid glance at the Bo,,le
CABINET, at the secret drawer landing
open, empty; and then his eyes rested
upon Grady.
SO he got away with it, did hep, he
iiIulitd.
Who in hell do you think Won areo,,
shouted Grady. his face purple. .com-
ing in here like this? Get out or TN
have you thrown OUT"
oh, III go" retorted Godfrey coolly.
I'VE seen all / care to see. ONLY IN
ten you one thing Grady-you've signed
Sour own death warrant tonight"
What do you mean by that?" Grady
demanded. in a lower tone.
II mean that you won't last an hour
alter the story of this nights work
gets out
Grady's color slowly faded as he met
the burning and contemptuous gaze
1oolrey turned upon him. AS for me,
an awful fear had gripped my heart.
DO you mean to say it wasn't Pig
sott?n stammered Grady, at last.
Godfrey laughed scornfully.
NO, YOU %blithering IDIOT" he said
self" -
And he stalked out, slamming the
door behind him.
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