Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-03-25

and defeated now because the threat
OF arrest seemed imaginary. Nothing
was really settled, not the authenticity
I OF the reports. nor Madga, nor the
wedding Possibly a telegram TO Du-
/ fresno, asking advice might help, but
no advice could stop the marriage.
Z Then, at the thought Of a telegram
I TO DufreSne she smiled. She considered
II further and she laughed and went
TO the telephone. Il shall return 30
Paris today" she said TO Paul. Il should
ike TO entertain the prospective bride
and groom at lunch before I 60"
Wed be delighted"
1t would be wise to choose a place
where they would not be overheard.
Shall we drive to some place on the
outskirts Of the cityP"
Then she rang for a bellboy and
asked for a telegram blank.
During the drive 70 the suburban inn
only Madga seemed free from tension.
She was lively and gay, but most OF
her remarks were TO Paul. Not until
lunch was nearly over did Jeanne feel
that she could take over the conversa-
ton. She began. I owe you an apology,
Madga. ] have misjudged you"
Paul interrupted. "She felt you
must be employed by the Gestapo"
That was ridiculous" Madga said
noncommitally
Jeanne agreed and took a folded
telegraph blank from her pocket. L
want to give both Of you a little we'd
ding present. I am sending this this
afternoon to Captain DufreSne" She
offered Paul the opened telegram.
II read: Have just met Paul's IL
ancee. VIII make him charming and
especially valuable wife Wire him per-
F51fccinFa m - l.
service"
Paul reacted first. simply and nat
urally. That's awfully nice, Jeanne.
Isn't that nice. Madga2"
The girl did not answer at once and
Jeanne felt her pulse beat faster. This
hesitation might mean that Madga saw
the implications IN that telegram Then
Madga said. hurriedly. You must not
send that openly Do you want the
telegram censor here to know that you
are IN contact with an officer In the
Deuxieme bureau2"
"Madgas right" Paul insisted. You
can send the telegram in Embassy
CODE"
Il prefer to send it openly" Jeanne
said coolly. Il will face any risk" She
was almost sure that she had Madga
caught. She explained. THE censors
will read this telegram, of course. You
~ GAAts ~ W NnhQBA QOco
have GeStapo connections they will
wonder what bargain"
You have no right TO say such q
hing" Madga exploded.
she has made In order TO secure
official permission for your marriage.
Il she has not connections. naturally.
hey will ignore the message, as far as
I concerns her
That's nonsense" Madga snapped.
Please don't listen TO her"
You will listenl" She had the girl
low. If you have no Gestapo connec-
ions, you need not fear this telegram.
I you have. then you will be accused
I having dealt with us in exchange for
fficial approval Of your marriage and
on may expect the police 10 arrest you
I once 70 prevent this marriage" She
aced Madga. Now, shall / send it?"
OF course you viii send It," Paul
aid, as II understanding for the first
Inc. "Madga has nothing TO fear"
For moment the three sat silent
eanne fumbled with the blank.
MOI" Madga was on her feet. She
ont send it," Then, even more Bit
srly, she has done this for one rea-
IN, so that she could marry you her
III. | saw 1t in her face when I first
let her"
Jeanne looked at the girl, then at
aul. His face was white and his fore
cad throbbed
shes clever" Madga continued, but
DIT clever enough. saw your trap yes
rday. Today you catch mel But" she
sgan to laugh, Il shall see that you
} not leave Germany. And / shall
'obably be rewarded for catching as
lportant French agent as you
Before Jeanne could say anything,
lie saw Paul's face tighten and a new
rength was set In It. Il think that
anne will arrive back in Paris safely,
adga. Unless she does, shall see that
e Gestapo learns that 1t was you who
United that those reports were false.
Ir that betrayal, the charge would
treason, n'eSt-ce-pas2"
Madgas face turned pale. Then UNI
sadily. she reached for her handbag
ID walked slowly away.
For long time Paul said nothing.
len, Il shall go with you to Paris
night" He reached for the telegram
ank. Tell me, were you really going
send this2"
what does it matterP" Jeanne
lied "She thought sol"
They faced Captain Dufresne hand
hand. Il want TO tell you that
We made my last journey" Jeanne
d him. Paul and I are going TO
TRY at once"
"T1ensl I am very glad" Dufreme
which he Is famed, he added, Il
ght say, I sent you TO Berlin hop
that would happen"
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