The Washington times., 1917-08-16

dramatic events took place which
make one believe in Providence's in
tervention in human affairs.
Before N. Van Delt had had an op-
portunity to give the order the prefect
rose and said, smilingly:
Mr.. President"
Every eyo at once turned toward
the prefect, and several grew limp
under the lash Of a vague, terrible
fear.
Gentlemen" said the prefect, at
would be useless to take the prisoner
out, and useless to deliberate in his
absence. II 1 cannot complete his
revelation, I can at least push them
further-I can give you the informa-
tion he is hiding"
what have you to ssyf" exclaim-
ed the president
"Five words-I know where Mois-
ette Isl"
you known"
Cheers came from all mouths.
Amazed and stunned, severac rose.
Speak! Speak" came from all
sides.
Gentlemen" the prefect went on
quietly, II am obliged to go back into
the past a trifie. You did not know
LndL N DCI I" do AAAC NA~e-A- -
an attack some days ago?"
| IN. Bertillonw exclaimed the dele
gate.
'Yes. An attack which was kept Sc
cret."
Severac guessed q part of the truth,
and he was livid. His legs almost
went from under him, but he made an
effort Of will and continued standing
trying to control the trembling OF his
whole body.
The prefect went on in the same
calm fashion:
M. Bertillon was attacked because
he had been made the unconscious &C
complice Of Charles Severac's dark
deeds.
"He was attacked in order that he
might be made powerless to harm.
The prefect stopped, as II to bring
out what he was about to say into
strong relief. The delegates were
hanging on his words and SeveraC
was gasping. The prefect continued
But n. Bertillon is not dead"'
mot deadr' shouted Severac.
THE wound inflicted byvera Seve.
RAGS accomplice did not kill
"Mr. President, I should like to ask
that you hear what n. Bertillon has
to say. He will come here and tel
you where Moisette is"
There was great excitement.
Throwing their usual dignity to the
winds, the delegates arose and
crowded round the president, crying
Speak"
where is he's"
Let US see him here!"
af him anaak
Gentlemen, gentlemen" the presi
dent repeated. Come to order, please
We are forgetting ourselves"
At last he succeeded in making him
self heard.
The delegates once more went te
their seats.
Severac sank back in his chair, and
little by little took courage in the
thought that nothing but the tinies'
of submersibles could penetrate tht
channel leading to Rosas Grottoes.
When quiet was re-established, the
president said:
Let N. Bertillon be shown in
please"
The prefect gave a signal to one Of
the four brigadiers, who left the room
and almost Immediately reappeared.
Behind him was NJ Bertillon in ar
invalid's chair borne by two men.
! Although pale and emaciated, HI
! was smiling. and his brilliant eye'
shone with extraordinary resolution.
BertiIIon Arrives.
As he appeared the delegates rose
and bowed to the distinguished new
conner.
His attendants crossed the room
and in obedience to a signal from th'
prefect they placed his chair at tbs
presidents right. facing Severac, from
whom he was separated by the width
Of the table.
The delegates were finally seated
and NJ Van Delt said, turning TOWARD
| the wounded man:
Monsieur, do you feel stronl