Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-08-20

Frc1erck, Noicau ana
sprang down the steps, clung 10 the
arm Of Roleau. A flush came 20 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 we're at the door.
Messieurs. weloome," said Count
Frederick. But why are you heres'
Monsieur le comte. we ask pardon
FOR the intrusion. but We must ask you
&c Join US, replied the officer. lie
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 usg'
There Is a charge OF great severity
20 be laid against someone. monsieur
ie eomte. We ask your aid TO deter.
mine who that one may be. This
young woman. who Is shegr
Il am Miss Kitty Gray OF America"
answered the object OF his suspicion.
This is my servant. Roleau. Who are
youT-
We are OF the imperial police.
nademoiselle. A murder has been
cone 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 ba used as evidence
Count Frederick turned suddenly
coward 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
orieer. We will ali go with you and
conclude this matter as quickly as
possible We nust be released at
once from detention"
The oficer turned. beckcning TO
them 20 follow him
The little group passed along the
walk TO the open curb OF the street
II was ROleau who hesitated here. ad.
dressing the captain OF gendarmes-
Monsieur captain" said he. 4 see
that you guard all the escapes possi-
ble TO any guilty man. You will
therefore allow me TO step 20 the cor
ner to summon a carriage for these
Two excellencies?"
The captain Of gendarmes hesitated
for a half-instant. frowned. and then
nodded
Naturally. you only do your duty.
monsieur captain suggested Roleau,
but excellencies like these must not
walk Excuse me. them"
Those who fingered for an instant
saw Roleau walk leisurely toward the
corner. raise his hand as though in a
signal. and then break into a run.
Wait" exclaimed Count Frederick,
as he saw the plan OF the quick-witted
servant II you leave us We also
might run away. We will pick him
up. no doaht. DO you tarFy here with
as"
In fact the captain Of gendarmee.
seeing his own party reduced by di-
visions TO no more than a couple OF
men beside himself. hesitated. and
turned to secure the safety OF hia
more important captives. While they
paused they heard the quick wheels
of a taxicab which drew up before
them. After all, II was an open dues'
tion what had been Roleau's intent,
for Certainly he had ordered this vehi
Gle to come hither. Making the best
OF the matter. the captain OF gend
armes motioned for his prisoners "a
enter the Ger.
Kitty turned to the silent man who
sat at her side. Count Frederick laid
a finger TO his lips. counseling silence
and gazed straight on ahead
Thus. silent and aIoof. they arrived
as prisoners al the grand entrance o.
the Hotel Ritz
Kitty found herself face 10 face Will
large man in full uniform, a maj
with a heavy beard and merciless eye
who SOW addressed himself 70 hi
subordinate:
AS TO this man." he demanded
why have you taken Count Fredef
ick Of Gretzhofenr'
Merely as ultimate suspicion,
stammered the captain we foun'
him in company with this young won
an. in whose room the crime was com
nltted. This other be pointed =
Count EachiO. @also seems 20 haY
knoWn this young WOMAN"