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May I ask how monsieur came to hear of her name ’I” “It is the easiest matter in the world,” said Brett with his ready smile, producing his note-book and rapidly turning over the leaves. “I have here the names and addressâ€" es of a large number of artists whom I was recommended to visit. Mademoiselle’s namewas given to me among others at the Cirque d’Hiver, where I'heard most en- couraging accounts of her skill. You see, monsieur,” he went on, “that in England‘the public are not acquainted with any other langu- age than their own and when Con- tinental artistes. are engaged we prefer those whose performance consists chiefly of acrobatic or other feats in which dialogue is unneces- sary.” The barrister’s ready explana- tion was sufficient. Nevertheless Beaucaire was puzzled. But even the most vulgar or brutal French- man is endowed with a certain amount of politeness, and in this instance Gros Jean felt that his visitor should be treated deferenti- ally. “I am most sorry,” he cried, “to be unable to assist monsieur any further. If, however, you leave me your address I will communi- ' ' cate with you after I have heard from my daughter. I have no doubt that she will readily come to terms.” “I think you said that mademoi- selle was in the South of France?” observed Brett casually. Instantly Beaucaire suspicious again. . “No,” he replied shortly; “I do not think I said so.” “Of course not,” laughed Brett. “How foolish of me! It was I who mentioned the South of France, was it not? You see that French is a foreign language to me, and I do not express myself verv easily.” Beaucaire grinned politely again: “Permit me to congratulate mon- sieur upon both his pronunciation and facility. Not many English-t men speak French as he does.” The barrister was determined not to allow the conversation to end too rapidly. He wished to note more carefully the details of this interesting household. Pulling out his cigarâ€"case, he offered it t) Gros Jean with the remark. “Your small French tables seem curious to my eyes after long acquaintance with English billiards. Are any of these gentlemen here skilled play- ers in your fashion '2” “Oh. yes,” said the innkeeper. “Andre there, for instance, can make big breaks. I have seen him make forty consecutive coups. Will you not take a seat for a little while and observe the play 2” “With pleasure.” And Brett confirmed the favorable opinion formed of him by ordering refresh- ments for Beaucaire and himself. He apparently took a keen interest In the game, and applauded the manner in which the Frenchman scored a series of difficult cannons. Meanwhile he noted that between the private passage from the bar and the public one that led from the cafe was a room into which the became light of day could not possibly pence trate. He was certain that no door communicated with it from the pub- lic passage, and he could not re- member having passed one that first afternoon when La Belle Chasseuse brought him and Fair- holme into the billiard-room todis- play her prowess as a marksâ€"wo- man. Probably the Cafe Nair had no cellars. The place might serve as a store room. This natural hy- pothesis was upset by the appear- ance of the waiter, who passed through the billiard-room and open- en another door at the further end, {through} which he soon emerged Carrying afresh supply of bottles; “It is obvious,“ said Brett to hrdsrlf, “that if there is no door communi'cating with the private passage, ’lhen the only way in which ' that room can'be reached is by a ladder from the trip. Now I won; der why that should be necessary?” some twenty minutes. Jean was called on some momen- tary errand to the front of the house he took his departure, purposely expert billiard player, Andre, ran smooth and unbroken on their in- _man I am. Here I am on my na- ”M“ He remained in the billiardâ€"room When Gros making the mistake of quitting the room by the wrong exit. At the same instant he struck a match to relight his cigar, and while the after him to direct him as to the right way be rapidly surveyed the passage. Theplaster walls were ner side, affording no doorway exit. ‘ Apologizing to Andre with a laugh, he then sauntered towards the front cafe, where he purchased another drink at the counter. He assured himself that he had not beenmistaken: The only private door out of' the bar led into the passage, so that the room. beyond could- only be reached by a stair- case or through a trapâ€"door. “I have learned some-thing, at any rate,” he murmured as he passed out into the Boulevard, “and I imagine that my knowledge is not shared by the Paris police. Mademoiselle would have acted more wisely had she not yielded to impulse, and reserved her shoot- ing display for a more dramatic occasion.” Brett kept his appointment with the commissary next morning. That worthy official set himself to the congenial task of examining a pri- soner with the air of one who said: “Now you will see what manner of tive heath.’ ’ He consulted bulky volumes, made notes, fussily called up variâ€" 3us subordinates, both in person and by speaking-tube, and general- ly conducted himself with a busi- ness-like air that much amused the barrister, who, however, for his own purposes took care to appear greatly impressed. At last all was ready, and the captive of the Rue Barbette was introduced. This precocious personage had reâ€"_ covered his selfâ€"possession and na- tural impudence during the night. By the commissary’s instructions. he had been well supplied with e-atables, and the restrictions as to persons under detention were relaxed, to permit him to enjoy a supply of his much-loved cigar- ettes. Consequently, the little thief was restored to his usual state of jaunty cheekiness. The first part of the interroga- tion, which promptly ensued, was not strange to him. “Your name ’I” said the commis- sary. ' “Charles Petit.” “Abode l” “Changeable. Of late I have dwelt in the Cabaret Noir Boule- vard do Montmartre.” “You are generally known as ‘The Worm ‘2’ ” ”That is so.” “You have served periods of im- prisonment, and have paid over 400 francs in fines '2" “I have not kept count, but,I suppose it is all written down there.” And he jerked hisfithumb, towards the conviction book on the“ commissary’s desk. “You are a noted thief, and you obtained your nickname by reason of your dexterity in picking locks IIIUIIGII IT’S, “UNLYA BULB”â€" STUP IT BEFIIRE II STEPS YBU Have you ever heard of a case of catarrh, bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, or pleurisy that did not start with a common cold? Every cold you catch has in it the makings of one or other of these dis- eases, if it can break down your defences. 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Then he suddenly raised his quick eyesand fastened them on the prisoner with the di- rect questionâ€" “How came you to be detained in such an, extraordinary manner in» the house, No. 11, Rue Barbctte, yesterday?" ' , A vacant and stolid expression intended to convey an idea of ut- ter innocence came over ”The Worm’s” face. “Believe me, monsieur,” he said, “I cannot give you the slightest explanation of that extraordinary incident.’ ’ “Indeed! You surprise me. I suppose you wish me to understand that you casually strolled in out of the street and were set upon by three Turks, who gagged 'you and bound you with leather thongs, leaving you to starve quietly to death if you had not been rescued by reason of a chance visit paid to the place by myself and others ’1” “I assure you, monsieur, that, strange as it may seem, you have almost related the facts. I went to the place in question with a very orâ€" dinary message from a Turkish gen- tleman with whom I have a slight acquaintanceu The other Turks listened to me with the gravity pe- culiar to their nation, and then, before I could offer a word of re- monstrance, treated me exactly as you saw.’ ’ , “And what time did you go there?” “It must have been nearly three o'clock, the day before yesterday,” was the answer. “And what bring ’I” z “I was told to ask the Turkish gentlemen to be good enough to cross the Pent Neuf exactly at half- past six, when they would meet a friend who desired to give some in‘ formation to them.” “Oh! come now,” said the com- missary, with a knowing smile, “that will not do, Petit. You are far too old a. hand to convey such a childish message as that. What reason can you have for seeking‘to shield these men who treated you in a barbarous way and left you to die a cruel death 2” . “On my honorâ€"” began the thief melodramatically, but Brett here interrupted the conversaâ€" tion. “Will you allow me,” he said to the commissary, “to put a few questions to this man 'I” “Certain- ly,” was the answer. “Now listen,” said Brett, stern- ly gazing at the truculent little ras- cal with those searching eyes of his which seemed to reach to the very spin-e. “It is useless for you to attempt any further prevarication. We know exactly who are your con- fed-erates. You are acquainted with a large number of the gang that frequents the' Cafe Noir. Do not forget that I was present when youtried to palm off on Hussein- ul-Mulk the false diamonds, which message did you Barns Clstorns Dali-lo: Dipping Tank: Foundatlom Fence Posts Feedlng Floors Gutter- Hsns' Noct- Canada "Mn-WW .x. ,» 1..., :. - ,,.. L ‘...' as“ .,._._, . 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No one could be more The sole chance you have of remitâ€" surprised than myself when the ting a punishment which may even , Turkish gullotine is‘ them." gentleman produced “Who sent you there with the diamonds?” said Brett. “Even that I cannot tell on," said Petit. “It was a mere 0 ance affair. I was seated in a cafe sip- ping some absinthe when a man asked me if I would execute a small commission for him. He explained that it was to deliver a parcel at a house not five minutes distant, andâ€"’ ’ “I see,” interrupted Brett, with the cynical smile which so often dis- concerted glib liars like Petit. “It is hopeless to expect you to tell the truth. However, I think I know a way to clear your wits. You must be brought face to face with La Belle Chasseuso. 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