Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-11-14


their car for them without delay"
1T Is suggested, m'sieur," said the
polite LaChance, that you walk to the
corner beyond, turn to the left and
there you will find the car in plain
view. It was removed by two gentle
men soon after you condescended to
honor US with a visit of inspection and
thereby you have escaped much un
necessary attention from the curious
who always infest the vicinity Of po
lice Offices" He saluted them gravely
and returned at once to the corridor.
The chauffeur was examining the
car when they came UP. No one was
near. There was no one to tell how II
came to be there nor whittier its un
known driver had gone. It stood close
to the curb, and the engine was throb
bing, proof in itself that some one had
but recently deserted his post as guar
dian.
"The obliging man hunters" sug
gested Robin In reply to low voiced
question.
"Or your guardian angel, the great
Gourou," she said, frowning slightly
by the way, Mr.. Schmidt, do you e1
pect to be under surveillance during
your stay at Interlaken%
There was irony in her voice. mot
II I can help It," he said. "And you
Miss Guile? Is 1t possible that two Of
the best detectives in Paris are tc
continue treading on your heels al
the time you are in Europe?"
They were in the car now and pro
ceeding at a snails pace toward the
Arc de Triomphe. Her eyes narrowed
'T shall put a stop to this ridiculous
espionage at once, Mr.. Schmidt. These
men shall be sent kiting-I NEAR
about their business before this day
is over. I do not intend to be spiet
upon an instant longer"
"Still they may have been instru
nents Of Providence today" he re
mind her. without them we NIGH
now be languishing in Jail and oul
spotless names posted for speeding II
the Place de rOpera. Bedelia Guile
and Rex Schmidt, malefactors-wha
would your father say to that?"
She smiled-a ravishing smile 4
was. His heart gave a stupendou'
Jump. HE would say that 1t served
me right" said she and then, "Bu
what difference can it possibly make
to you, Mr.. Schmidt, If the detectives
continue to watch over me?"
"None," said he promptly. II sup
pose they are used to almost anything
in the way Of human nature. so If the!
don't mind, I'm sure I sha'n't.
haven't the slightest objection to be
ing watched by detectives, If we car
only keep other people from seeing
U.s."
Don't be silly" she cried. "And le
me remind you while I think Of it. Yo,
are not to call me Bedelia."
"Bedelia," he said deliberately.
She sighed. IT am afraid I have
been mistaken in you," she said. III
recalled Gourou's advice. Had he fail
ed In the test? "But don't do 1t again.
NOW that think Of it." he said so
berly. you are not to call me Mr.
Schmidt. Please bear that in mind
Bedelia."
"Thank you. I don't like the name
I'll call your
Just then the footman turned on th'
seat and excitedly pointed to ca
that had swung into the boulevard
from a side street.
1.-THE man hunters!" exclaimed Ro
bin. "By jove. we didn't lose then
after ALL"
ITO the Ritz. Pierre" she cried ou
sharply. Once more she seemed per
turbed and anxious.
Her nervousness increased as the!
sped down the Champs Elysees ant
across the Place de la Concorde. HI
thought that he understood the cause
and presently sought to relieve he,
anxiety by suggesting that she sci
him down somewhere along the Rut
de Rivoi. She flushed painfully.
"Thank you, Mr.. Schmidt, I-art
you sure you will not mind?"
"May ask what 1t is that you ART
afraid of, Miss Cutler" he inquired
seriously.
She was lowering her veil. II an
not afraid, Mr.. Schmidt" she said
II am a very, very guilty person
that's all. I've done something
ought not to have done, and Tm-I'n
ashamed. You don't consider me
bold, silly
Good Lord. mol" he cried fer
vently.
"Then why do you call me Bede
lia?" she asked, shaking her head.
"If you feel that way about 1t +
humbly implore you to overlook m.
freshness" he cried in despair.
"will you get out here, Mr
Schmidt?" She pressed button, ant
the car swung alongside the curb.
"When am I to see you again?" h
asked, holding out his hand. Shs
gave it a firm, friendly grip and said;
II am going to Switzerland the do!
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