Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-05

have perhaps some little methods which are NY
own. If anything strikes you, pray tell me
frankly"
But it was all striking" Reggie murmured.
"You have from him all that can be learned
at this stage. But what most admired was
your restraint. You gave the man no hint Of
your suspicious"
Once more Clement made a quick change
But this was not studied. The Stidening went
out of him. he was Debated. MY suspicious"
he repeated "Ah my suspicious. yes. POr
example, what were you thinking Off"
well, you know, I'm not very quick
didn't understand at first. But when YOU
asked him everything acknowledgements the
one thing which is crucial'-Reggie beamed-
"ah, my friend, that was mastery"
horrid uncertainty could be seen troubling
Clement. And your one thing. what is that?"
he cried
But of course you have it in your head.
Where did he get drunk?"
Where did he get drunk?" Clement repeated
and tried to look mysterious. "Ah, that in
deed You conceive. at this stage desired
not to suggest to the animal that was i'm
portant."
You are right. It is marvellous, is it not.
Dubos?"
Most marvellous, my friend"
We are fortunate that the affair has come
before Monsieur Clement" And Reggie bowed
and they all bowed. My dear sir, when I
came into the room expected that YOU would
find it an ordinary case of robbery with VIC
lence. But your acuteness has OWNED a crime
much more subtle" Reggie contemplated the
bewildered Clement with admiration Tell
me, what first suggested that?" But Clement
could only struggle to look knowing. "Ah the
mind has its own secrets. Perhaps it was when
you saw this fellow has not the strength for
the blow that was struck"
Clement jumped at that. Gas you see he is
a poor animal. put it to you, Monsieur For
tune, q SURGEON"
"Oh, Of course. He couldn't But you are
SO quick. You OWNED at once that the oues-
ton is who is behind him. You have made
your preparations for him to let us know that
My dear sir, most brilliant piece of work
You have put us on the track of the villainy
which Dubois and I come from Paris to
SEEK
II shall be most happy" Clement stam-
mered. II do not understand"
There Is mystery around this poor lady
She has some enemy who fears her Who he
is, we do not know. What is the cause of his
malice, we cannot tell. But he does not shrink
from murder. And it is Monsieur Clement who
has shown us how we may discover him.
Again thank you"
Sir, the honor is mine But how them
What to do?"
Reggie smiled. MY dear sir! I am not
quick, but see the plan you have formed
1t Is admirable. This fellow is not the assassin
and we have no evidence that he knew of the
crime. But II you let him loose he will lead
us to his friend. And then-then we have him
and them. Tell me, do guess right? That
was to be your way?"
Aha" Dubois said. Clement, my friend.
you should not be in Bourges but in Paris"
clement Smirked. In fact must confess
something Of this sort had thought Of It in
a great pleasure to cooperate with a mind so
brilliant as Monsieur Fortune Come then.
l let the wretch out and"
And poor old Dubois will do the rest Yes,
Of
thanks" He looked at his watch. 1--WE let
him out without word, it is understood At
once, then"
No. In an hour" said Reggie
1t Is as you please" Clement spread ont
his hands They left him dazed but swelling
again. When they were outside Dubois took