The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-29

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TIME count and his nephew had
lust completed their foul bust.
- ness with the Tissot woman
when tho project arrived. They
hustled her out thru the garden,
and Joined Lefovro In tho drawing
room.
Duvaii arrived At the house with
his men a few moments after tho
project. He did not at once enter
tho house. but busted himself In
stationing his assistants about the
garden.
Having completed all OF his ar
rangements. Duvall left his men.
and. advancing 10 tho library win
dow, stepped into the room. The
lights were burning brightly. but
tho room was vacant. He suppos'
cd. as was indeed tho case, that
D'Este and tho project were In the
drawing room. lie stepped up 70
the electric switch and flashed the
lights In tho room on and of Sow
erai times. then waited ex-
pectanly.
In few moments Gabrielle
came into the room. Whomever
she expected 10 meet. u was clear
" not Duvaii. She sprsng back
with a sudden cry. and would have
left the room at once. had not tbs
detective stopped her with a ges-
turc.
Who was tho woman who len
here q few moments aEoT Duvali
had saen Madame Tfssot descend
ing tho steps OF the house A. he
came up the street
II think she Ia called Madame
Tissot." stammercd the girl.
whats her game
The girl drew back with . suity
expression. How should know.
monsieur"
Don't try any OF that" said Du'
vail quickly. stepping up to her
Speak know you were listen
| inE at the door. Must ! warn you
again."
Monsieur. IL am ready she
replied hcipiessiy.
Then answer me. What did
tina, woman want hercT-
II "shs II 20 s.nd note TO Miss
\ Eiiicott tomorrow morning. decoy'
ing her 10 her place In tho Rue
I L.'Hirondelle--th Rats Hole. II 10
I called" Hhe went on and explain
ed 20 the detective all the details
OF the plot which the count had ar.
ranged for tho purpose OF forcing
the marriage between Emile and bis
niece. vsW<iistsned intentiy. his
/ face flushed with excitement
where is Miss Eilicott nowf" he
demanded.
I'm her room"
Ask her 10 come here II once.
\ Tell her that Mr.. Duvaii would
! iIke 10 see her for = moment"
/ Miss Eilicott appeared almost nj
Ance. and there was no sign OF IN.
terrup,ion from tho party In the
drawing room.
1 He greeted her quickly and began
to speak In . rapid voice.
There r. something must tell
you," he said. We haven't much
TINA. Tomorrow morning you will
get q letter from 4 woman signing
herself Madame Tissot. She will
ask you 10 come to her place. A.
an excuse for your doing %. she
win pretend 10 have soms impor.
tant information for you In con-
nec,ion with this money which you
claim was lief, you by your aunt
She will request you 10 meet her at
. O'Clock tomorrow night Tho 10
cality IN q dlweputsble one. bat I'm
going TO ask you 10 go"
"But II may be plot" she OBJ
iccted.
III 4. q plot. bat you viii be
quite sasc. shall be there myself
You win co."
yes. II you tell me To-" She
looked at him trustinKiy.
Good. II things 70 a. I expect.
II viii mean an end OF all your
l troubles"
Duvall took her hand In his and
pressed II. You had better run
along now" hs whispered. Il hear
them coming" lie gave her hand
final pressure as she left the
room.
The count hurried into tho II.
brary. followed by the project and
Emile.
The men are posted In the gar.
den. OF coursef" inquired Thorpe
feet
yes. Every point In guarded. /"
Duvaii turned TO tho count You
have tho money In readiness.
hope"
DEsts scowled. then. reaching
into an inner pocket. drew out a
long envelope. Here II is." he
said. holding tho package in his
hand.
Duvali then made all ready for
tho coming OF Girard. lilo station
ed the DEstcs and the project at
various points In the room and then