The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-07-06
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But papa Durival was enlightened on
both points on the night of Mrs. Stu
arts ball.
Arthur Marvin, the old gentleman's
especial favorite amongst young men,the
one who, in his heart of hearts, he most
desired for son,in law, burst in upon
him after midnight, accompanied by al
police officer, and after hurried con-
sultation the three entered the carriage,
and prove rapidly toward the scene Of
the evenings festivities hat
In the meantime, Nell was enjoying
the ball as only young, light-hearted
lgirl can enjoy such scene.
And on the night OF Mrs. Stuarts'
ball, after eng aging her for the tirstwaltzs
Arthur Marvin did not appear mot
only the first waltz, but daEce after dance
/ passed, and no Arthur Marvin.
Piqned, half offended, Nell allowed
Lionel de We're to pay her even more
than his accustomed attentions. @
She danced with him several times, and
allowed him to take her into supper, and
during stroll into the conservatory, in
an unguarded moment, she told him, she
scarcely knew how, the story of her
Aunt Mollie's legacy. loI4e ssom sis
"Five thousand dollars" said the gen.
tleman. 81 am considered quite a judge
of diamonds, and these are really very
fine" g ae V.e2 2 ietd q
| They were near the door of the con.
servatory as she spoke, and the moon
fell upon the steps leading into the gar,
den, which separated the street from the
front of the house. '''
The glass over the door allowed the
two figures that paused to be seen dis
tinctly, but at that hour there were no
passers by, only few carriages waiting
for the guests of Mrs. Stuart to dis.
1perse. ''+
| Suddenly Nell felt a strong arm thrown
around her, and her companion spoke in
low tone: Q !i n sGz5 4a r
.Do not scream or / will blow your
brains out like your diamonds SO
well that l will take them," rapidly un-
clasping the gems as he spoke, land bid
you very good evening"
He opened the door of the conserva-
tory and ran lightly down the steps, just
as Nell recovered her voice for long,
piercing scream. Its echo was still in
the air when Lionel de We're met at the
gate three men who had left their carri-
age during the brief conversation at the
conservatory door
Flames Ruggles!' said one of these
men, placing his hand upon the stylish
young gentleman's coat collar. oQa
'.No; my is de Vere'' Z! d
eyes, We know 1t is also Lyons,
4 Carter, de Caurey .and several other coy.
nomens" -" 80
f The next afternoon the papers an
nounced the arrest Of celebrated coun
terfeiter, who had escaped from Jail in
+ New Orleans, and, in clever disguise,
forced his way into New York society as
French gentleman, Lionel de We're.
Great credit was given to Mr.. Marvin
for the first discovery of the prisoner
but he told Mr.. Durival that he really
did not deserve any commentator.
"If the scoundrel," he explained, s'had
! never tried to win Nellie, / would never
f have suspected him ;bnt jealousy prompt
ing me to watch him. found out several
+ interesting facts;"S 5T6g ia sac
"But," said Nell, looking up from {
i cosy resting place her head had found or
! Arthur's shoulder, show came you at thu
garden gate p as1 fsa
"We drove up just as you came to thu
door of the conservatory,and were abou
\ Ito divide our force to enter the house by
both entrances, when his movement:
J, proved that lie meant to rob you of you
r jewels. The officer suggested that VI
y should keep quiet, as he would certainly
try to escape by the conservatory door
!, and he proved to be right" s9a3s
sThose hateful diamonds p said Nell
"Not hateful, Arthur whispered
'since they were the means of our com
;. ing to an understanding, and Of my win
ming my wife" 1 Is i,fel v3df
!. ..Not hateful" said Mr.. Durival, 'sinc
i they are back in the jewelers. and Nell
v money slightly reduced, is in the bank.