The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1882-06-17
that if we could but get leave to exca-


"Nay, sir,' interrupted Mr.. Hen.
derson, with smile intended to dis.
arm and propitiate; II am afraid [
not here to confirm your antiquarian
theories. [ am herein fact I am
come to tell you that the bracelet de-
scribed In the Modern Athenian be-
longed to lady who wishes to claim
it.n
ITO Teddy !" CALCULATED the Pro-
fessor, becoming more Scotch in his
surprise. "To Teddy! Ma, ma, Mr..
Henderson. The Teddy that wore
that bracelet is away to her grave,
and will ma claim it.''
"But, sir,'' was the rejoinder, II as
sure you / have often seen this lady
wear the bracelet described in the par
agraph; and she herself has no doubt
it is hers. 1t was brought to her some
years ago from Rome. You know
they make them on the antique
model still. The lady is very anxious
to have the bracelet re stored to her;
and Professor Buchanan is so well
known in the antiquarian world that
we felt sure he would wish to be I'M
deceived as to the value of an orna-
ment which has no claim to antiquity.
The last sentiment was certainly a
delicate piece of flattery. The Professor
accepted it as literal statement of
the truth.
"'Deed, Mr.. Henderson, said he,
''and that's fact. But how will 1
know" continued the cautious Scotch
man, "that the Teddy sent you after
it? And how will she have dropped
it into the sea ?"
"Well, sir" said Mr.. Henderson,
II have brought my credentials with
me. Here is my card, and here is an
exact description of the bracelet"
He handed a card and a piece of
paper to the Professor, whose last
hopes faded away as he read the
minute description of his treasure.
He knitted his brows to gain time.
"Of course" said the young man,
'it must have become injured by
being in the sea-"
Though man of theories, the Pro-
fessor was candid.
II am satisfied, young sir, 1 was
mistaken" said he, resuming his or
binary manner. And now, may I
ask who was the lady who lost it?"
"The lady-O, well, sir, the lady
who sent nae here, will tell you be-
tween ourselves is my sister" Mr..
Henderson redeemed again. "And,
sir, you will not, l hope, mind my
asking you to keep this to yourself.
There are reasons"
"Say no more, Mr.. Henderson say
no more; you may be sure [ will not
be ready to tell my mistake. Preto-
rian here, Pretorian there. There's
no lack of Edie OchiItrees, though the
Kings bedesmen are extinct"
He opened the drawer, and taking
out the bracelet surveyed it rather
ruetully.
Eyes, that is it," said Mr.. Hender-
son ''but it is good deal the worse
for water. / don't wonder, sir, you
were misled. It looks as old as the
hills"
The Professor slowly wrapped it in
paper and said, as he handed it to the
young man:
"And will the lady have dropped it
into the sea, young sir? ?"
"Well, she knew it was hers directly
she read the paragraph, and"
"Wen, Pm no asking to know
more" said the elder man.
"And now I must be off, sir, with
many thanks from my sister and my
self for your kindness; but first,
you must be good enough to let me
know what owe you. / know what
these fishing fellows are, and how
they swindle ene."
The Professor, however, .obdurately
It fused to satisfy Mr.. Henderson's Gu
riosity on this point, and he found it
impossible to urge the matter further.
1t might have been that he now
blushed to own to having given sum
which at the time seemed moderate,
but anyway the Professor would
only restore the bracelet as gift to
Miss Henderson.
1t pleased him evidently to have
his way on this point. And if he was
left alone with a shattered theory he
was not without compensating CLEAN
of modern interest.
"I liked the laddie WE'LL" thought
he, as he again watched the tossing
boat, sand if his sister had been as
wise-like she would not have lost her
| Jewels in the sea-"
II.
Our friend the Professor did not
always take his holiday in Scotland.