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b b» I b p l p F i l l C0mpare with any CHAPTER XXII.â€"â€"(Cont’d) “But where did the knife come from 2” pursued Brett. “It was not in their possession when they entered, nor when they left.” “No; of course not. Hessein brought it himself, to be used in caso of necessity. He also brought the pliers which 'cut the wire blinds, and the material used-for concealing the broken strands sub- sequently. Hussein was really an excellent confederate, and I was furious when I heard that he was dead. You know how the diamonds were abstracted‘from the house Z” “Yes,” said Brett. “They were made up into a parcel and flung through the window into the Park. The knife and pliers accompanied them, I suppose ’l” “The‘ third Turkâ€"the gentleman who pulled you down on to the bed so unceremoniously, Mr. Talâ€" botâ€"~Was waiting there for the packet. But he had to hide in the Park all the night, until the gates were opened in the morning. It was a ticklish business right through. '7. did not know at what hours the police might discover the extent of the crime. The dia- monds did not reach me until sevâ€" en o’clock. And then I had some difficulty in persuading the Turks to give them up to me. You see, I had my own little plan, too, which these_excellent gentlemen never suspected, as they already had paid me £5,000 for my help. But the real heads of the party were in Paris~Hesscin-ulâ€"Mulk and that gang. you knowâ€"~and by representing the danger to their attempt on the part of the Turks in London to reach France, they were at last persuaded. By nine o’clock that morning I got them cause which would result from any, boarded a vessel bound for Smyr- na. Their passages were already safely off to the docks, where they! Jean. who had no connection with the affair personally, stayed at a little hotel in Soho in order to re- port all clear during the next few days. " Take / He happened by chance to . _. -5; not medicine. 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That’s the way to test any sugar â€"â€" that’s the way we hope you will test other sugarâ€"compare its pure, white travel with you and the other man. It was a clever scheme, I assure you, from beginning to end. By the way, may I trouble you for an- other cigarette?” “These. are not equal to Hus- sein-ul-Mulk’s,” said Brett, pro- ducing his case. ' “No; he has an exquisite taste in tobacco. But I nearly fooled him with the dummy diamonds. I would have done so if it had not. been for you. Do you know, Mr. Brett, I have always underrated Englishmen’s brains. You are really stupid as a. nation”â€"here Talbot almost blushedâ€"“but you are an exception. You ought to be a Frenchman.” ‘ Brett was silent for a few mo- .ments. He had .fully discussed Dubois’ connexion with the Brit- ish authorities. “How much of the. five thousand pounds given you by the Turks re- mains in yOur possession 'l” he de- manded. ‘ The Frenchman hesitated before replying+ “There is no use lving to you. I have not yet texpended'tho first thousand, although I had. to pay dearly for a good many things.” Again there was silence. “Why did you come here ?” ask- ed the barrister. “Because I would be safe for some months with a few hospitable gentlemen whom I know up in the hills there.” He nodded towards them. . “And then ’2” “Then Marguerite and I were going to the Argentine, to dwell in rural felicity, and teach our children to .bless the name of Ma- homet and Obdul Hamid.” “Marguerite is Mademoiselle Beucaire ’2” “Yes, poor girl! I hear she is ill and in prison, together with her excellent father. Really, Mr. Brett. I cannot help liking you, but I ought to feel anxious to cut your throat.” ‘_‘In that case you would cer- tainly be hanged. Are you mar- ried to Mademoiselle Beaucairc 'l” The Frenchman darted a quick look at his inquisitor. g “What has that to do with you ’2” he snarled. Dubois’ future had already been determined. The rascal was more fortunate than he deserved to be. Owing to the lucky chance that his crime had a political significance he would escape punishment. By no known form of European law could he be brought to trial on any charge and atrthc same time gag- ged in his defence. ' When the Ottoman Empire is next torn asunder by civil war other thrones will rock to their foundation. Half unconsciously, though he had a glimmering /per'. ception of the truth," Henri Du- bois was saved by the magnitude of the interests involved. Brett knew exactly how to deal with him. But a fantastic pro]ect h'ad arisen in his mind, and he determined to graft it upon the drastic expedition adopted by the authorities. He abruptly broke off the conversation and told the Frenchman that he would call again during the afternoon. True to his promise, Talbot and he visited the injured man some- hours later. This time they were accompanied by a stout individual and a closely veiled ladyâ€"Gros Jean and his daughter. The meeting between Henri and Marguerite was pathetic. It was at the same time exceedingly French, and somewhat trying to the nerves of the Englishmen. At last the couple calmed their transports, and Brett promptly re- called them to a sense of their surâ€" roundings by reminding them that there was a serious business to be discussed. “I am commissioned to inform you,” he said, addressing Dubois, “that if you proceed direct to the Argentine, never attempt to revisit France, and keep your mouth closed as to your attempt to pur- loin the Sultan’s jewels, you will ; be set at liberty here and no ef- fort will be made by the French ori English police to arrest you. The infringement of any of these condi- tions will lead to your extradition and a sentence of penal servitude for life.” “Ma foil” cried the Frenchman, looking intently ter’s inscrutable face. tenderness?” Brett would not give him time for prolonged .reflection. “I have not yet finished,” he said drily. “I imagine that Mlle. Beaucaire cannot produce a mar- riage certificate. She will be supâ€" plied with one, to permit her to travel with.you as your wife.” The pair were startled. They somewhat relaxed the close em- brace in which they'sat. The man’s handsome face flushed with an- ger. The woman became a shade paler and looked from the barrister to her lover. “Good,” growled Gros “Quite right!” “We can manage our own af- fairs,” began Dubois savagely; but Brett again took up the parable. “You owe this lady a deep debt of gratitude for her unswerving deâ€" votion to you. She has helped you to lead an evil life; let her now as- sist you in a better career. You your chance. Will you take it? ' La Belle Chasseusc sat mute and downcast. This personal develop- ment came as a complete surprise to her. Pride would not permit .her to plead her own cause. Dubois glanced at her covertly. The barrister deemed the moment ripe for his final smashing arguâ€" ment. 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Perhaps if the external influence is removed they may press their investigation to a point when it will be impossible to permit your contemplated voyage to the Argentine. I have nothing further 'to say.” Dubois looked at him in moody silence. The Argentine~with £4,â€" 000? Yes. But a wife! Suddenly all eyes were attracted to Gros Jean, who emitted a gaspâ€" ing groan. His fat checks were liv- id, and huge drops of perspiration stood on his brow. Feeling that the others were regarding him intentâ€" rccover his composure. “It is nothing l” he gurglcd. “The English gentleman’s proposal with regard to my daughter interested me, that is all.” Dubois and the innkcepcr gazed intently into each other’s eyes for a few trying seconds. Then the Frenchman drew Marguerite clos- er to him, with his uninjured arm, and saidâ€"â€" “Let us get married, ma p’tite. It is essential.” And married they were forthwith, a priest and an official from the Mayor’s office being in waiting at the hotel. 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