The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-23

her horrid banking business again.
Mother has introduced her to her
bank In Pail Mall. so that she has
an account in London. therefore
these journeys will be avoided In fu-
ture."
Geoffrey, who had not allowed
either Mrs. Beverley or her daughter
to suspect his doubt concerning the
handsome widow. agreed, and sx-
pressed a hope that the lady would
soon return.
Next day, having to be at Marcom
House, he snatched of few hours
in the afternoon. and succeeded IN
watching madame leave Upper Brook
Street alone, and following her to
Ryder Street, where she called upon
Midway. It was very apparent b.
the timid way sh6 slipped into the
doorway of the chambers. that she
feared being watched. Why?
She remained there for about half
an hour, when, emerging. the liftman
hailed a taxi for her and she drove
to Upper Brook Street
Godfrey was perplexed why the
mysterious Jules in Marsellle should
be so concerned regarding madame'S
health. Hence he determined to
watch her movements closely until
she should leave Victoria That
night he did not return to Marley.
but slept at his club, and at ten
o'clock next morning idled unses at
the corner OF Upper Brook Street, In
case she should come forth. He had
ascertained that she was leaving
Victoria at midday.
At about half-past ten madame
came out alone, carrying her hand
some gold-mounted handbag, and In
Grosvenor Square she hailed q taxi,
in which she drove to bank in Pail
Mall, In order, no doubt. to obtain
money for her journey.
She remained within about ten
minutes or 30, then. re-entering the
taxi, she drove back to her hostesTS
house.
A quarter Of an hour later Geofrey
called to wish tho gay widow au re-
voir. and Mrs. Beverley invited him
to stay to luncheon. At about half.
past eleven madame left for Victoria,
her hostess going in tho car to the
station to see her OF. Hence Sylvia
and her lover were left together.
Godfrey ,Falconer had become dis
appointed and Ill at ease, for the
mystery concerning tho widow still,
remained unsolved. !!
Mrs. Beverley returned, and they
had luncheon together, the young
wireless engineer remaining all the
afternoon.
Just as they were seated At tea,
Shaw, the footman, brought q card
to his mistress. who glanced at It.
land said:
"Oh! It's Mr.. Elton! wonder
why he wants to zee me? Ask him
In here"
The man bowed, and . few mo-
ments later q tall, clean-shaven bust.
ness man was ushered In. In . Soc
ond 1t was plain that he was consid-
erably perturbed.
Mrs. Beverley" he said, siancing
at Sylvia and Godfrey. II am very
sorry to disturb you with . most un-
pleasant matter. May ! see you
alone"
Unpleasant matter!" gasped the
South American woman. What do
you mean? Whatever you have to :
say can be said right here"
You have a Madame Claudet stay.
ing with you. You introduced her
to me, and she opened a small &C.
count at our bank" he said. well
Il may as well tell you that I have
the police outside, and am here to
give her into custody"
Mrs. Beverley stood open mouthed
Custody" she gasped For
what?"
"she called at the bank this morn.
ing. and changed seventy-four thou
sand five hundred francs In French
notes for English notes. These were,
at noon. sent along to tha head once
In Lombard Street, where they scc-s
been found to be marve,lously cleva
forgeries!"
"Impossible!" declared Mrs. Bev.
erley. utterly staggered.
Alas! 1t Is only too true. Tho
bank has lost nearly three thousand
pounds"
Then Mrs. Beverley. having ex-
planned how her late guest had left
for Paris that morning. refused to
believe that she could be guilty Of
any such fraud.
Here Godfrey interrupted. and 70.
lated how he had unconsciously en-.
deavored to pass forged note at
Tours, and he recalled to her mind
the incident at tho jewellers In Dr.
nard. Both those circumstances
pointed to the fact that the woman
had taken from the purses Of both
Godfrey and her hostess real notes,
substituting false ones. with the idea
of watching whether they would b
passed or not.
II would like word with the 20.
lice." Godfrey added, and with the
bank manager he left the Indies to
recover from their sudden shock.
In the library he saw the detective
inspector. and briefly related the
mysterious messages received by Mr..
Mildmay, and the circumstance Of
the electric motor and the locked
room.
Within half an hour a priority
telegram had been sent by wireless
by Scotland Yard to the commissary
Of police at the Care du Nord, in
Paris. to arrest madame on her ar
rival. while 4 visit to Mr.. Mildmay's