, 1861-05-30

my obeisance and turned away. As | walked
toward Miss Belle, her mother intercepted me,
and asked what prospects had were the any
suspicious persons in the companyG
Several, madame" l replied with mock
gravity. ~. ..
Gracious me Who are theys"
e. Mr.. Abbott whom you introduced" re-
piled laughing. -a.s.r ...
IN! No jsss.ing'" said sheI have you learned
put my hand down to show her my watch
away with the bait, hook and all. s
The affair was gPtting serious. rr f8a y
my dear Mrs. ,P.," said I, give yourself no
uneasincss; you will lose no more jewelry after
tonight Permit me to speak word with
Belle" ~ - ..-'- - RI
Fastening to the side Of my fair chaperOne,
whispered -. r..
"Can you be discreetf"
" As wisdom" she said, smiling.
And play partG" ..
"L Like Le grand trogedienne"
Then invite Madame Delauney to promenade
on the rear piazza-the night is beautiful-irom
there stray into the garden, (Which for the occa.
sion was brilliantly Illuminated with Chinese Ian
terns) and take position near the gate which
opens into the next street Keep her engaged
Belle arched her brows Understandings, and
nodded assent next strolled earelessly into
the hall, opened the front door and looked out.
Raising my finger, the driver Of my own carriage
approached. II is almost needless 10 say that
be was policeman In disguise.
"What luck ?" he asked
"Good. Drive down the narrow street, and
stop at the garden gate" a... -,
When returned to the drawing room, Belle
and Madam Delauney were absent. found them
in the garden, and plucking some flowers joined
them, making some casual compliments. As
soon as had joined them, Belle started off to
the house. Madam was about to follow, when
quickly arrested her.
Madam Delaney, you are my prisoner"
What do you mean, sir |" she gasped, recoil-
ing from me-
"That arrest you for theh. When you
next steal detectives watch chain, you should
be more expert" us D.
As spoke, Iopened the gate and revealed the
carriage and policeman. rr ....,
The scene caused her to cover before me. I
then told her in hurried words that IL she would
go peaccably, she might save much shame and
disgrace. She hestated Q moment, and then
drawing herself up proudly, she replied:
Al will go with you, but you had better beware
when have proved these accusations false"
hSslhbeo neF lutO Tue carfiaBe, ana naVtng
taken q seat opposite, We were Fhirled rapidly
Although the hour was late, found the indie,
fatigable Chief Marshal up. He smiled gra-,
ciOusly as led in my beautiful prisoner, and
related the incidents connected with the arrest.
She was Of course searched, but nothing was
found until, turning up the wide sleeves Of her
bodice, we found number Of secret pockets, in
one of which was my watch chain. She evil
IDENTIFY had not commenced her operations Of the
evening The next day Madam Delauney's
residence was searched, and nearly all the miss
ing property recovered. Her house was rare
depository Of jewelry Of every kind and esti'
mate.
Upon conviction she confessed that she bad
first learned the art Of theft from her husband,
who was accustomed 10 show her each new
scheme Of villainy that was revealed to him In
his connection with the Paris police, The ring
before noticed had spring diamond knife for a
setting, which would easily strike through any
golden hgature, and she was thus easily able to
secure her prize. She pleaded that poverty was
the cause Of her crime, as, prior 10 the death Of
her husband, she had lived honestly. She suf-
fered slight penalty on condition that she would
leave the country. ,...E.-.-...t,.. A..