THE YACHT "ARABELLA" As the party drove into town Colby said: "It wouldn't be a bad idea for Jones to bribe that fellow Le Drieux.

If Le Drieux, who holds a warrant for the arrest of Jack Andrews, issued by the Austrian government and vised in Washington, could be won to our side, the whole charge against our friend might be speedily dissolved." "Disgraceful!" snapped Maud indignantly.

"I am positive Mr.Jones would not consider such a proposition." "Diplomatic, not disgraceful," commented the lawyer, smiling at her.

"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.