Crown; but he had a far greater love of Carnac. He remained vigilant
until after Junia and Luzanne had started in a cab for the railway-
station. They left near three-quarters of an hour before the train was
to start for New York; and for the first quarter of an hour after they
left, Denzil was in apprehension.

Then he saw Barouche enter the street and go to the house of his sub-
agent. The house stood by itself, with windows open, and Denzil did
not scruple to walk near it, and, if possible, listen. Marmette, the
subagent, would know of the incident between Junia and Luzanne; and
he feared. Barouche might start for the station, overtake Luzanne
and prevent her leaving. He drew close and kept his ears open.

He was fortunate, he heard voices; Marmette was explaining to Barouche
that Junia and Luzanne had gone to the station, as "Ma'm'selle" was bound
for New York. Marmette had sent word to M. Barouche by messenger, but
the messenger had missed him. Then he heard Barouche in anger say:

"You fool--why did you let her leave! It's my bread and butter--and
yours too--that's at stake. I wanted to use her against Grier. She was
my final weapon of attack. How long ago did she leave?" Marmette told
him.

Denzil saw Barode Barouche leave the house with grim concern and talking
hard to Paul Marmette. He knew the way they would go, so he fell behind
a tree, and saw them start for the place where they could order a cab.
Then he followed them. Looking at his watch he saw that, if they got a
cab, they would get to the station before the train started, and he
wondered how he could retard Barouche. A delay of three minutes would be
enough, for it was a long way, and the distance could only be covered