The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-01-07

"The detectives" he continued, engaged in
the business, have met with bracelet at a
Jews second, hand shop in Lyons SO exactly
/ the same as Madam's that it only remains for
1t to be identified before we can claim 1t as
Madam's property. My object in coming this
evening is to ask Madam to allow me to look
at the other, that | may be able to answer to
the one at Lyons being its fellow"
The Baronne, oVerjoyed at the idea of re-
covering her lost property, tripped out of the
room and soon returned with the remaining
bracelet. The Inspector took it carefully in
his hand, and proceeded to examine it minute
ly. "The bracelets are exactly alike ?" he in
quired of Madame de v. s.
~ Exactly repeated the Baronne.
81 believe have learned that pattern thor
oughly," said the Inspector, musingly, "yet
there may be some difficulty in not having
both bracelets together to compare them one
with the other" - s's
u "Why not take this to Lyons then ?n sug-
"Ah, madame, it would hardly do to trust
even police inspector, after having been de-
ceived by an officer in disguise"
"Oh!' laughed Madame de w., sdo you
not think would trust you, Monsieur In
spector, after all the interest and trouble yon
have taken in the matter?n Take the brace
let, and hope you will bring be back both
ere many days have passed"
The Inspector still hesitated, but at length
consented to do as the Baronne wished him,
and went away bearing the sparkling orna-
ment with him. On her husbands return the
Baronne, OF course, told him OF the joyful dis
covery. 1ik xitshbaa sr gtss Y
A week, however, passed away without the
Inspectors arriving with the stolen property.
One morning, therefore, the Baron called on
the Inspector to make inquiries respecting it.
The latter seemed very much surprised on be-
ing asked If the bracelet had been brought
from Lyons. "What does Monsieur mean
never heard anything about the bracelet hav-
ing been found at Lyons-it is surely mis-
take. Monsieur has misunderstood la Bar
ronne." fs4
"You had better come yourself and have
this strange mystery cleared up, M. Inspec-
teur," answered the Baron sternly. Madame
is at home, and will pc happy to assure you
herself, that it is no mistake, that you called
and informed her ofthe diamonds having been
traced to Lyons"
The Baron and the Inspector repaired to the
Rue des Champs Elysees, where they found
Madame de V at home, as her huspand
had said. She confirmed what he had already
said about the Inspector having called one
night at dusk, and having informed her that
the bracelet was supposed to be at a jews
secondhand shop at Lyons. sssa,ii issE Il 81
The Inspector smiled incredulously as he
said, "Does Madame really think that called
at dusk, after business hours, when all the
world is out, or enjoying itself with company
atghome? BAIL do my business in business
hours The disguised officer most probaly
thought he could do another little stroke OF
business in an official uniform of another cut
the Villianl Mais-I am afraid Madame
win never see either of her bracelets again
after this. sn sta rs.I -.
The Inspectors words came but too true,
From that day to this Madame la Baronne de Z
VS. bracelets have never be en- heard Of.
-tOnce Week. ..slax 99si. - .g7s71 4