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I consider this escapade of Andrews quite a romance; or is it more of a tragedy, in your opinion?" "It will be a tragedy for Andrews, before he's through with it," replied Le Drieux grimly.
Le Drieux had stealthily advanced to the alcove and was glaring at the display of pearls and making notes in a small book. He bowed, without apparent resentment, as he answered Mr. Merrick: "Thank you, sir; you have already served me admirably. Pardon my intrusion." Then he closed the book, slipped it into his pocket and with another low bow walked away.
Then Le Drieux exhibited the pearls taken from Jones and, except for the small ones in the brooch which had been presented to Mrs. Montrose, he checked off every pearl against his list, weighing them before the judge and describing their color. During this, Judge Wilton continually nodded approval. Such evidence was concise and indisputable, it seemed.
Arthur soon after joined him, while Aunt Jane took her bevy of girls to another part of the loge. "Le Drieux will be here presently," said Uncle John to young Weldon. "Oh, the fellow with the book. Why, sir?" "He's a detective, I think. Anyhow, he is shadowing Jones, whom he suspects is a thief."
A lawyer should never suspect his client, you know. But to win I must prove my case, and opposed to me is that terrible Le Drieux, who insists he is never mistaken." "Arthur Mr. Weldon says you understand pearls as well as Mr. Le Drieux does," suggested Patsy. "I thank him; but he is in error.
"These trays contain twice the number of pearls included in that entire list, as your honor may plainly see." "Of course," retorted Le Drieux eagerly; "here are also the pearls from the necklace of Princess Lemoine, and the London collection of Lady Grandison.
"Why should Jones refuse to consider bribery?" "To use money to defeat justice would be a crime as despicable as stealing pearls," she said. "Dear me!" muttered Colby, with a puzzled frown. "What a queer way to look at it. Le Drieux has already been bribed, by a liberal reward, to run down a supposed criminal.
"As soon as he is arrested we will get him a lawyer the best in this country," said Mr. Merrick. "More than that we cannot do, but a good lawyer will know the proper method of freeing his client." The next morning they were up early, awaiting developments; but Le Drieux seemed in no hurry to move.
"What insolence!" muttered Beth in an under-tone but audible enough to be distinctly heard. The man flushed slightly and glanced at Le Drieux, who nodded his head. Then he continued firmly: "In any event, sir, I have a warrant for your arrest, and I hope you will come with me quietly and so avoid a scene." The boy grew pale and then red. His eyes narrowed as he stared fixedly at the officer.
"But here is a name on the back of the photograph: 'Jack Andrews." "Yes; this is Jack Andrews," said Le Drieux, nodding. "Have you ever heard the name before?" "Never." "Well, Andrews is noted throughout Europe, and it is but natural he should desire to escape his notoriety by assuming another name out here. Do you note the similarity of the initials? 'J.A. stand for Jack Andrews.
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