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.
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