The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-01-20
A JEWELER DESPOILED.

| arms of Abraham Lincoln.
! A JEWELER DESPOILED.
NEW NODE OF swINDLING PRACTICED-
! VALUABLE SET OF DIAMONDS STOLEN
! FROM AN ITALIAN DEALER.
From tile London Vanity Fair.
! During the last few weeks perfect nov
city in the art of swindling has been brought
out in town in Italy, and as similar ruse
might be played upon the very sharpest
tradesmen in London, an account of the
mode of proceeding may be of interest to
the residents of Bond street and other parts.
Some time since very gentlemanly look.
ing man, accompanied by his daughter,
good looking young lady of about eighteen
summers, alighted at the chief hotel of the
town. They gave themselves out to be Eng
| fish, and had, among other luggage, four
| large boxes, containing two complete sets
of drawers, like those used by officers in
camp. They chose a salon and two bed
rooms, one of which opened into the salon.
AS soon as they were settled these drawers
were unpacked, and one set was placed
against the door in the salon, the other on
the other side of the door in the gentle
mans bed chamber, the door in question
| being like most of those in continental
hotels very thin. For some time all went
on very satisfactorily. The gentleman was
not extravagant, but liberal, and was most
particular in calling for his bill every week
and paying it to the moment. Before he
had been many days in the town he paid
visit to the principal jeweler and made
some small purchases, in each case paying
cash and showing that he was we'll provided
with bank notes. The .jeweler was most
anxious to press his new customer, and
brought out all kinds of beautiful articles
to tempt him, but at first his purchases
were moderate though literally paid for.
At the end of a month the gentleman paid
visit alone after making another pur-
chase, observed that his daughter was about
| to be married. and that he thought of send
ing to Paris for set of diamonds. The
| Ie"tltl COuIu HOG dllo" ouSH d ShouSS "
slip through his fingers. He had the most
beautiful set in Europe, the property of a
princess; he was sure that only Milford
Inglese could buy them, and begged his
customer Just to inspect them. The price
was only 400, 900 francs. The inspection
| was made, but no decision was come to
that day.
| The next day another inspection was
made and Milford agreed to take them. The
| ieweler was delighted. He thought it would
| be best to ask if he should send them round
that evening, but he received perfectly
| straightforward answer. 81 do not keep
| so much money about me. l must draw
upon my bankers in London. will give
you 500 francs to close the business, and
the jewels you can deliver against cash in
tile course of next week" The deposit
was paid, and the jeweler satisfied beyond
a doubt that he was dealing with most
perfect gentleman. Eight days after, he
was requested to call the same morning at
| II and bring the diamonds, for which he
would be paid. He arrived at the moment
and found his customer in his dressing gown
sitting alone at the set of drawers referred
| to, a front flap of which turned down so as
to form writing table. The jeweler ad-
vanced respectfully, and laid the casket
open on the flap in question. "Milord :"
just examined the Jewels remarked that of
course he did not wish his daughter to
know any thing of the transaction at pres
ent, and then proceeded to take out large
handful of beautiful crisp notes. At that
the young lady in question, as the jeweler
afterward said, "iust like golden fawn. -
Nothing was more natural than that Milford
should close up the flap, and ask the young
lady to 60 away, as he wished to be alone.
But she was spoiled child and would have
her own way. She had come to tell ''papa"
that the tailor was waiting for him in the
next room and he must go, and that she
was sure the 'jeweer would like her com
pany better than his; besides, she had a
locket she could not open, and the ,ieweler
must help her.
The jeweler was not proof against the
playful charms of the young lady; he saw
his goods safe, not exactly under his eyes,
but next door to it. So he begged her
father to go, and he would wait. "Milord''
left the room, and the poor dupe enjoyed
half an hour of delightful Irritation with
the young lady. There was something
very winning in her ways, and then she
was young bride The time passed like
dream, and at last the young lady passed
off to 90 and hurry her father. The jeweler
sat in meditation; his thoughts were at
first all engrossed with the sweet girl who
had Just left. Then he began to wonder
how long his customer would be. Then he
went and tried the flap of the drawer. 1t
was call right" it was locked. So he sat
down and unused again. After some three
hours he began to think that he must be
forgotten. SO he rang the bell and re-
quested the waiter to just remind "Milord'
that he was waiting, but to do it very pc
ltely. The waiter replied that Milford anG
the Signorina had gone out an hour ago
There was nothing to do but to wait, anC
, wait he did. Neither returned. TdbL
, dAote passed, and although the poor mar
began to have presentiment that some
thing was wrong, the landlord was con