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Updated: September 28, 2025
If Louise perished in this dreadful storm the proud Diana Von Taer could not escape the taint of murder. The end was not yet. Mershone and Fogerty plodded through the snow together, side by side. They were facing the wind, which cut their faces cruelly, yet neither seemed to mind the bitterness of the weather.
"Now, then, take me to Louise," commanded Mershone, suddenly. She shrank back in dismay. "Oh, not yet, m'sieur!" "Why not?" "The young lady is asleep. She will not waken for an hour perhaps two." "I can't wait. We'll waken her now, and give her an idea of the change of program." "But no, m'sieur! It is outrageous. The poor thing has but now sobbed herself to sleep, after many bitter hours.
Would it er be impossible for me to employ you to er look after my interests?" Fogerty was very serious. "You see, sir," he responded, "if I quit this job they may not give me another. In order to be a successful detective one must keep in the good graces of the agencies." "That's easy enough," asserted Mershone. "You may pretend to keep this job, but go home and take life easy.
Louise knew nothing at all of Charlie Mershone's history and permitted him to call when he eagerly requested the favor; but on the way home from the Delmars Arthur, who had glowered at the usurper all the evening, took pains to hint to Louise that Mershone was an undesirable acquaintance and had a bad record.
"How long do you think she has been gone?" Patsy enquired. "Not more than an hour. I was talking with Mr. Mershone, and " "Mershone! Is he here?" demanded Arthur. "He is in my room downstairs or was when you came," said the woman. "That accounts for her sudden flight," declared the young man, bitterly. "She doubtless heard his voice and in a sudden panic decided to fly.
So Weldon hastily told the events of the evening and gave a history of Mershone and his relations with Miss Merrick. The story was not half told when Fogerty said: "Tell your man to drive to the police station." On the way Arthur resumed his rapid recital and strove to post the young detective as well as he was able.
Arthur Weldon was there to assist Uncle John's nieces; but his pleasure was somewhat marred by the persistent presence of Charlie Mershone, who, having called once or twice upon Louise, felt at liberty to attach himself to her party. The ferocious looks of his rival were ignored by this designing young man and he had no hesitation in interrupting a tête-
She is greatly provoked at our using her in this way, but promised to follow instructions if I accepted all responsibility." "What did you tell her?" "That I knew nothing of the affair, but had put the house and her services at your disposal. I said I would accept no responsibility whatever for anything you might do." Mershone looked grave, and scowled.
"Pardon this seeming intrusion, ma'am," said he. "I'm here on a little matter of business, having a warrant for the arrest of Mr. Charles Connoldy Mershone." The grim face of Madame Cerise relaxed to allow a quaint smile to flit across it. She returned Fogerty's bow with a deep curtsy.
Young Mershone seemed searching the floral booth as earnestly as the others, and awkwardly knocked the Doulton vase from the shelf with his elbow. It smashed to fragments and in the pool of water on the floor appeared the missing pearls. There was an awkward silence for a moment, while all eyes turned curiously upon Louise, who served this side of the triangle.
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