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The Brussels Post, 1912-4-18, Page 2CLOSE QL OR, THE HOUSE IN THE RUE BARRETTE CHAPTER YEII,—(r'out'e,) •"But where did the knife coni,' . from1" pursued Brett, "It waa ilei in their posetssien when they entered, nor when they left," "Nu ; of course not. Hessei:i brought it himself, to be used case 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 en excellent eanfedeiate, and I was furious when I heard that he was dead.. You know how the diamonds were abstracted from the ,roust:?" "Yes," said Brett. "They were made up into a parcel and flung through the window into the Park. The knife end pliers accompanied them, I suppose ?" "The third Turk—the gentleman who pulled you -down on to the bed so uneeremoniausly, Mr. Tal- bot --,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. r did not know at what lours the police might discover the extent of the crime" The dia- monds -lid not reach mc until sev- en o'clock. And then I had some ' diflictilty 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, ae they already had paid me £5,000 for my help. But the real heads of the party were in Paris—Hessein-ul-Hulk and that gang, you know—and by representing the danger to their cause which would result from any 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 safely off to the docks, where they hoarded a vessel bound for Smyr- na. Their passages were already booked in Armenian names. Gros 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. He happened by chance to 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- ether cigarette?" "These are nut equal to Hus- sein-ul-Mulk's," said Brett, pro- ducing his ease. "No; he has au exquisite taste in tobacco. But I nearly fooled him with the dummy diamonds. I would have done su if it had not been for you. Do you know, Mr. Brett, I have always underrated Einglishmen's brains. You are really stupid as a nation"—Bore Talbot almost blushed—"but you are an exception. You ought to be a Frenchman." Brett was silent fur 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'[" ire de- manded, The Frenchman hesitated before replying— "There is no use Icing to you. I have nut yet expended the first thousand, although 1 hod to phi' 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 Hume months with a few hospitable gentlemen whoa I know up in the hills there." He nodded towards them. "And then?' "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 Ohdul Hamid." "Marguerite is Mademoiselle Beucaire 1 ' "Yes, pour girl! I hear she is ill and in prison, together with her excellent father, Really, Mr, Brett, I cannot help liking you, but 1 ought to feel anxious to cut your throat." '•In that case you would cer- tainly be hanged. Are you mar- ried to Mademoiselle Beaucaire?' The Frenchman darted a quick lock at his• inquisitor. "What has that to do with you?" he snarled. Dubois' future had already been determined. The rascal was more fortunate than he deserved to bo. 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 at the sane 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 project had 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 lady—Gros Jean and his daughter. The meeting between Henri and Marguerite was pathetic. It was at the same ‚time exceedingly French, and soewhat 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 sur- 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 or English police to arrest you. The infringement of any of these condi- tions will lead to your extradition You cannot afford brain -befogging headaches. m Meq -DRU -.CO Headache Waters stop them In quick time and clear your head. 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"I have not yet finished," he said drily. "I imagine that Mlle. Beaueaire cannot produce a mar- riage certificate. She will be sup- 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 Jea:i. "Quite right!„ "We oa'n 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 de- votion to you. Site has helped you to lead an evil life; let her now as- sist you in a better career. You have your chance. Will you take it?" La Belle Chasseuse 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 argu- ment. He came somewhat nearer to the bed, and said with exasperat- ing coolness— "There is a secret room in the Cabaret Noir, the contents of which have not yet been trio closely examined by the police. It is in their charge. At my request, backed up by the British Foreign Office, they have thus far deferred a detailed scrutiny. 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. 1 have nothing further to say." Dubois looked at him in moody silence. The Argentine—with £9,- 000? Yes, But a wife! Suddenly all eyes were attracted to Gros Jean, who emitted a gasp- ing groan. His fat cheeks were liv- id, and huge drops of perspiration stood on his brow. Feeling that the others were regarding him intent- ly, he made a desperate -effort to recover his composure, "It is nothing !" he gurgled. "The English gentleman's proposal with regard to my daughter interested me, that is all." Dubois and the innkeeper gazed intently into each other's -eyes for a few trying seconds. Then the Frenchman drew Marguerite otos- 01 to him, with his uninjured arm, and said— "Let es get married, ma p'tite. It is essential." And married they were forthwith, a priest and an official front the Mayor's office being in waiting at the hotel, Whilst they were sign- ing the register Gros Jean motion- ed Brett to one side. "Allow tn•e to thank you, M'sieu,' fur the kindness you have shown," he murmured. "Touching that hidden room in the Cabaret, - now. Do the police really know of it? You were not joking?" "Not in the least." `'Then, M'sieu,' I accompany then- to the Argentine," and he jerked his thumb towards Dubois and his wife. "Paris is no place for me." - Soon after the ceremony Mme. Dubois asked to be allowed to visit Edith. When the two women met Marguerite flung herself impulsive ly on her knees and sobbed out a:' request for forgiveness.' Miss Tal-, bot should . have been very angry• with her erring sister. She was not.. Slie took the keenest interest in the Frenchwoman's romantic history. .they talked until Fairholme became impatient, He had not seen Edith for two whole how's. of * * Six months later, when the Earl and Countess of Fairholme return- ed from a prolonged wedding tour on the Blue. dell through the Nor- wegian -fiords, Brett was invited to dinner,.Talbot was there, of course, and l.)aubeney, and Sir Hubert. "Constantinople must be a queer place," observed Jack alter the first„rueh of'animated converse had exhausted, itflf, "Surely'. there are no more die - mond mysteries on foot!” cried his charming sister, whu looked delight- fully well, and brown as a berry with the keen sea breezes of the handy North. "Not exactly; but I made some inquiries through m friend of twine in the l,cgatio:i. Hussein-til-Mulk and has two Paris friends are quite important Funetieataries in the pa- lace, You remember that the other fair of scouedrels escapee, to Smyrna?" "Fes," cried everybody. "Well, Mehemet Ali's relatives heard the truth about them by 50110 means, Within a reasonable time they were chopped- into small pieces, with other details that need not be repeated." "Dugs, or pigs?" inquired Brett, "Dogs!" "I wish you wouldn't say such horrid things," protested Edith "Is there any news of Morol1enr Dubois, and the fat man Gros ,feast?" "You will receive enure in the drawing -room, Lady Fairho]ne," LION. ADAM BECK. said Brett; and not another tvrrd of explanation would he give until dinner was ended. - In the drawing -room her ladyship was delighted to find a splendid coekatoo, magnificent in size and white as snow, save for the brilli- ant red crest which he elevated when they all crowded round his handsome cage. 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