The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-31
NEXT WEEk-"A SIREN OF the SHOWS" ........
By Arnold Frederick,

eagerly. evidently hoping that In
spite OF what he had said. he would
somehow be able 10 extricato her
from her difficulties.
"Oh. Mr.. Duvall." she cried, they
are all telling such lies about met
They say | came hero 10 meet this
man. Girard. but you know that II
In not true. They tried 10 drug
me--to marry me 10 that" She
pointed unsteadily toward Emile.
"oh--it's all no tcrriblsl" She put
out her hand and rested Il for n
moment upon his arm. You prom.
ised 10 help me. Mr.. Duvali"
Il believe all that you say. Miss
Ellicott. but Girard gave you a
package"
"oh-yes-yesl Here Il is" She
tore the package from her bosom
and thrust II into his hands. Take
it--taks II. You are all against
me"
Ito took the envelope from her
withou, paying tho least attention
90 her reproachfui looks or tho bit.
terness OF her voice. Here. chief"
he said quietly. you had better
take care OF this"
The project took tho money and
placed 4, carefully In his pocket.
You are right" he said, then
glanced Al DEste. THE money
will be quite safe In my hands. mon.
sieur."
"aaers bleul" cried the count.
unable TO hide his chaErin. AN
outraged" Lefevre paid no atten.
tion TO his complaints. but. turning
10 ono OF his men. nodded. and then
looked toward Grace. Place the
girl under arrest" he said. and the
man moved forward. "vernet--
Moresu--bring out the prisoner.
They started toward the door.
but Duyall at once stepped forward
and intercepted them. lilo may
prove dangerous. chief" he said.
drawing HIS revolver. Have your
men guard tho door 10 the hail.
I'll get him" He went 10 the door
OF the room and pushed I, cautious
~ open.
Duvali stepped across the thres-
hold. "Girsrd. my man. you're
wanted" no said In loud voice.
ss he disappeared into tho shadow.
Let me take that strap off your
iegs." they heard him continue.
then suddenly he savs q cry OF
alarm. NO. you DON'T Look out
fhsref uefn' Hahn"
Ills startled voice caused Lefsvre
10 rush at once toward tho door.
As he approached II there were
SQUADS OF short. fierce struggle,
together with the report OF q pistol.
followed by terrific crash. Enter
ing the room. he saw a dark form
turn toward him from the window
and realized as he glanced at tho
shattered sash that either Duvall
or tho prisoner had been thrown
thru tho window.
A heavily built figure dashed past
him. only 10 be SEIZED In the door
way By tho two men who had
rushed forward from the other door.
II was Victor Girard.
q Nc UItifAk NJ OutN N'Gt w tA~
broken window and. calling 20 his
men on duty below. directed them
20 mako an instant examination OF
the dark waters Of the river. be.
meath which his assistant nov lay.
Then he turned and once more
went lnto the front room.
You scoundrcll" he cried. 60
Ing up 20 Girard. trembling with
anger. You'll 20 20 the guillo-
tine for this" He ordered bis men
to hanecuff the prisoner and wait
ed impstiently for the report from
his men below. In q few moments
gendarme rushed into the room
carrying in his hand the Panams
hat which Duvail had worn. II
vas dripping with water. did
you find himy' demanded the pre-
rect quickly.
Alas. no." replied the man.
you were beiow' You saw him
falif"
Yes. monsieur. In tho dark
ness. NO could not tell who II was
The body sank AZ once. On the
surface. we found this." He held
up the dripping hat
Monsieur i.efeyre turned furious
iy upon the prisoner. Victor
Girard" he cried. Il arrest you for
the murder Of my assistant, Rich.