The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-12-20

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topic.
We shall take what supplies We
need. the major continued. but any
officer or man who refuses to pay you
n Just price. you will report to me-
and he will be punished If you de-
mand an unjust price. you Will be pun
ished"
Yes. m'sieu."
The subdued innkeeper had already
started TO leave the room when the
officers keen eye caught sight Of some
thing that Immediately interested him
At his feet he noticed hasp and pad,
lock. And with characteristic German
thoroughness he at once desired to
solve the mystery.
Wait What's this?" he demanded.
only the entrance to the wine eel.
lar" Christophe told him.
open it,
Yes. 'sieu." Henri Christophe
stopped and unlocked the heavy pad.
lock. VOLTA. m'sieu!" he exclaimed
rs he lifted the trapdoor.
Good" said the major a. he
peered into the dark cavern. Later
on you Will bring up So vine. 1,
will be excellent for tonight"
Christophe had started to close the
trap when the major halted him again
us there any outlet to the cellar
save this" he asked ughtfully
None m'sieu."
Baum" said the major. make sure
he IS telling the truth-that no one
could escape that way"
Lieutenant Baum saluted. and. de
taching fashlight from his belt ht
descended the steps that led into the
cellar.
Now you may go cook dinner" the
major told the iunkeeper
once rid Of prelminaries. Major vor
BrenjC addressed himself TO Larry
Redmond. who all this time had beer
silent onlooker to the proceedings
"th, You must be Captain Karl
he said
~ 3 Herr Major" Larry answered
Il was told that you had only JUS
reported-your papers said on some
special mission. Can l be OF assist
ance?"
Il thank you major; but NJ the mo
ment there is nothing" Larry tolc
him
perhaps you will dine with me-
Major Won Brenig said He was a hos
ptable man. And he understood tina
Captain Karl was held in high esteem
10y his supcriors.
= thank you. Herr Ma or. Auf vie
derSeheu" Larry replied And 10
walked To the door. He was not keer
70 dine with the German officer. ane
face his frankly scrutnlzing eyes, and
perhaps have embarrassing question.
fred at him But he saw no decen'
way OF declining. And there was al
ways the chance that such mingline
with enemy officers might yield valu
able information. II he should b.
cauGht-well, that was all in the game
Lieutenant Baum. returning from
the wine cellar, announced that he haf
discovered no opening other than tht
one furnished by the trapdoor In the
floor
Good" n, 'or officer said. Now
shall - 20 ri. ,,om and change my
boots. na1" ua, had them OF fol
over n wteh."
You he not questioned the French
lady or tie American" the aeutenani
reminded him
Il shall leave that % vou and Ser
geant Schwidt," the mn replied.
It WAS only n few riautes b-for,
Lieutenant Baum ha' ruoned Ethe
before him. He asked Ter name.
II am Madame de Iorde," she tolt
him
"A Frenchwoman:" he inquired.
Yes, m'sleu."
He regarded her narrowly.
You are perhaps wHuan spy
they say the French have many spies
must search you" he announced. L
her CONSERVATION.
ooh. monsieur, may speak private
ly with you?" she begged him.
w ell, what Is ltt
only wish TO show you some
thing"
What trick is thls?" he asked witt
asperty
But Ethel only smiled at his grufr
ness. Lieutenant Baum was good
looking chap.
'Surely you are not afraid OF me-
one little woman" she said archly.
And very pretty woman" His
hand sought his mustache again
We'll, what is it, madame2''
Ethel drew him slightly to one side
All but three OF the lnfantrymen bill.
leted upon Henri Christophe had with.
drawn. But the remaining guard was
all eyes and ears for this cross-exami.
nation of a possible spy.