The Grant County herald. (Big Stone City, Grant County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1883, 1879-10-04

tlon-an heirloom, which had probably
been III the Mallaby family for years
| Jack looked It over curiously, meditative-
ly, then suddenly raising his eyes he
stared intently into Sir Lewis Mallaby's
face, and almost as quickly dropped them
again.
This IS far too valuable" - he said cour-
teously, too much of treasure to be
rsked IN any conjuring trick; an ordina-
ry modern watch | might replace, but
not work Of art like this"
And he handed it back to Sir Lewis.
who received it with ill-conccaled salts
faction. He was as much pleased, prob
ably, at Jacks expression of possible
failure in the proposed tricks as at the
recovery of his property.
Another watch, however, was pounded
up into jelly, and brought out whole
from cabiuet in an adjoining room;
and this trick SUCCESSFULLY accomplished
Jack Newbiggen, who was now complete
ly on his metal, passed on to higher
flights. lie had spent the vacation OF the
year previous IN France as the pupil of a
wizard OF European fame, and had mas
/ tered many of the strange feats which
are usually attributed to clairvovancc.
There is something especially uncanny
about these tricks, and Jacks reputation
rapidly increased with this new exhibi
tion Of his powers. Thanks to his cross
examination of Mrs Sitwcll at dinner, he
was in possession Of many facts connect
ed with the company, although mostly
! strangers to him; and some Of his hits
were 50 palpably happy that he raised
shouts Of surprise, followed by that terri
! fed hush which not uncommonlv sue
ceeds the display Of seemingly super
natural powers.
| "Oh, but this is too prcpostcrous. Sir
Lewis Mallaby was heard to say quite
angrily. The continued applause pro
foundly disgusted him "Thls is the
mercst charlatanlsm. 1t must be put an
end to. 1t IS the commonest imposture.
These are things which he has coached up
n advance. Let him be tried with some
hing which upon the face oft he cannot
have learned beforehand by artificial
means
"Try him, Sir Lewis; try him your-
self, cried several voices.
i scarcely like TO lend myself to such
folly to encourage 50 pitiabc an cxhibi-
/ ton"
But he seemed to be conscious that
further protest would tell in Jacks ia
! vor.
i will admit that you have considera-
hle power III this strange branch OF nee
romancy if you will answer few ques-
tions of minc.,
Proceed, said Jack, gravelv, meet.
ING his eyes firmly. and without finch
| ing.
Tell me what is most on my mind at
! this present moment"
The want Of 4 male heir" Jack re-
piled, promptly, and thanked Mrs. Sit
/ we'll in his heart.
"Pshaw You have learned from
Burke that had no children" said Sir
Lewis, boldly; but he was little taken
aback. "Anything elsc?'
The memory OF harsh deed You now
strive in VAN to redeem
This borders upon impertinencc,
said Sir Lewis, with hot flush on his
check, and passion in his eyes But let
US leave distractions and try tangible
realities. Can you tell me what l have
| in tins pocket?" He touched the left
breast Of his tail-coat.
a pocket-book.
Bah. Every one carries a pocket
book III his pocket.
But do you9n asked several of the lsy-
stonders, all Of whom were growing
deeply interested in this strange duel.
Sir Lewis Mallaby confessed that he |
did, and produced it-an ordinary mo-
rocco leather purse and pocketbook all
in one.
Are you prepared to 90 on!' sad the
baronet haughtily to Jack
"Certainly.'
What does this pocketbook contain." /
Evidence"
The contest between them was now to
the death.
evidence Of what
.Of facts that must sooner or iater /
come to light. You have in that pocket
book links III a long chain Of circum-
stances which, however carefully con-
cealcd Or anXiously dreaded, time in its /
inexorabic course must bring eventually /
to light. There is no bond, SAYS the /
Spanish provcrb, which is not some day !,
fulfiled no debt that in the long run is |
not paid
'What ridiculous nonsense! | give |
you my word, this pocketbook contains |
nothing, absolutely nothing, but a Bank |
Of England note for one hundred |
pounds.
Stay" cried Jack Ncwbiggin, facing
him abruptly and speaking in voice Of
thunder. 1T is not so-you know it
1T is only the half!'
And ae spoke he took the crumpled
paper from hands of the really stupe-
fed barOnet tt was exhibited for in