Evening star., 1925-08-27

Say. young lady" the detective in,
terpoSed. "our orders are that you
are not to talk. We've an automobile
outside, and if youll just allow me to
run you over first for arms, / guess
we can let you walk ahead of us and
no fuss"
Il have no -eapons.' she declared,
holding out her arms. you can
search me if you like"
Who's this Itash she's talking
about?" the detective inquired as he
passed his hands over the girls quiv-
ering body.
Count Itash. The Japanese gen
tlemau who was with the girl she is
supposed 10 have shot at Grant told
him.
80 he was the cause of the trouble,
was he?" the man observed. well.
young lady. heir be able to see you
at police headquarters after you've
been examined"
Before | 60" she began
stop itr' the detective insisted.
"My orders are strict You are not
to be allowed to talk. Special orders
from the chief of police. l don't want
to do anything harsh and | don't
wish to lay hands on the young lady" "
the man went on, turning 10 Grant,
buI she got 10 cut out the gap.
This way, young lady"
They had already taken a step to-
ward th1 door when ii was suddenly
opened. The second detective stood
on one side, as Itash walked in. He
was looking very pale and solemn,
but, as usual, neatly and correctly
dressed. Cleo would have rushed to-
ward him, but for the restraining
hand upon her shoulder.
Sammy she cried. you see what
they're doing to me. They are taking
me to prison. Tell them about it,
Sammy. 1t was not really my fault.
Send them away, please. Give them
money. Tell them | am sorry. Any
thing. And tell me that il is finished
with Ivonne. Take me away with
you, Sammy"
He looked at her without changing
muscle of his countenance. Then
he turned to the detective.
Where are you taking herr" he
inquired
ITO police headquarters. the man
replied. And it's about time we
DO not let me detain you" Itash
said coldly. Police headquarters is
very good place. indeed, for that
young lady. She was once a friend
of mine, but she is so no longer She
tried to murder the young lady who
was my companion last night. l have
no wish TO stand in the way of her
punishment"
Mile. Cleo seemed to have become
suddenly calm. Only her eyes burned
as she looked toward Itash.
1T is thus you speak to me?" she
moaned. You have no pity. No
longer any love"
1T is finished" he pronounced.
She beckoned to Slattery, who
stepped quickly forward The officer
would have thrust his hand over her
mouth, but he was too late. She
whispered for moment in Grant s
ear. Then she turned to the detec-
tive.
Il am quite ready" she announced.
This time you have only a small
charge against me. / shot to frighten
not to kill. There is "A time coming
before very long when I shall kill.
Farewell, Itash. You have done an
evil days work for yourself. If you
knew how many of your secrets still
lurk in my brain besides those which 7
have shared with our friend, Mr.. Slat-
terry here, you would not stand there
like piece Of marble and watch me
being led away to prison while you
go to take the dejeuner with Yvonne.
You would be shaking in every limb
ltash-shaking, | tell you. For in
your heart you know very we'll that
you are a coward. "
Secrets" Itash repeated scornfully
What secrets could you know? l
have given you my caresses-never
my confidence
She threw her head back and
laughed.
80 you did not understand me
over the telephone? Go and call on
your friend Mr.. Cornelius Blum"
she jeered "He knows"
Say. young lady, L have been very
patient. but orders are ORDERS" the
detective declared savagely. "Out of
this room you go and if you utter
another word you may go with my
hand over your mouth
1T pleases me to depart" she re-
piled haughtily. "Au revoir. Mr.
Slattery. Come and see me in prison.
There is more to be-
The detectives patience was at an
end. His hand closed upon her lips.
He pushed her from the room. In the
hallway they hearl her muff1ed laugh
Gentlemen" Itash said, Il am
sorry that you should have been
troubled in this matter. ] did not
know that it was to the apartments
of Mr.. Grant Slattery that | was
coming"
Mile. Cleo is an acquaintance of
mine from Monte Carlo" Grant re-
minded him. You doubtless remem-
Der our little supper party there
With much pleasure" Itash as
sented. Nevertheless, Mr.. Slattery,
word of caution may not be out of
place. The young lady is not alto.
gether trustworthy. Her tempers are
violent. She is not truthful. She is,
indeed, dangerous
Then we are both we'll rid of her,
count" Grant observed dryly.
1t grieveS me to speak i'll of one