The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-09-08
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 Any way you found out how the thief broke in ~ was my next question.
 Only the fanlight over the pantry door-the door leading into the garden that has been taken out and removed. That must be the way the thief came in."
 Perhaps so, my lord. Willyour lord ship give directions for your valet-Mr. Jones, think he is called-to show me over the house! That Is, l want to see your dress;ng-room and bedroom. The safe"
 The safe is here," said Lord Lorimer, opening an oaken door, on which had been fastened a number of backs of books, so as to make it seem part of the library.
 Behind this was the safe, and there was nothing to be discovered there. His iordship declared that no one knew of the safe but himself, that he found the missing key in the door of the safe, and soon afterwards discovered that the papers had gone.
 j" So much for the safe" said I. "Now my lord, if you will be so kind, l should like to be shown over the place by the valet"
 You cannot suspect him." said Lord Lorimer, with an incredulous smile Il have had him in my service since he was youth of eighteen"
 do not suspect him, my lord. Only. because he has been longest in your service, should like him 10 be with me"
 Very well, will send for him.
 This was soon done, and was ushered by the valet into his lordship's dressing room and bed-room-handsome enough, heaven knows But there was no trace of anything to be found there SO then went down to the pantry door and ex- amined that.
 Here came my hrst puzzle. saw something wrong in moment but took great care that James should no, see ii.
 That glass; said, "has been GU, from the inside, I'm sure Don't you see that the cuts are not straight. They slant outward"
 looked at James, and from that mo- ment felt convinced that he was the thief. for his under lip trembled-a sure sign of thief
 However, he in some way, about the glass having been smashed. attempted to exp lain it away, and pretended to be- lieve him, although knew that glass cut Tn that manner must have been re- moved by some gummy stuff, turned sideways, and then pulled into the house and smashed on the door mat, Examin- ation Of the pieces proved was correct.
 Now to examine the ground" said.
 He was about to step out on to the soft ground, but pulled him back, saying
 :. Stay moment. want to look for the footprints. you go there shall find yours.'
 Again tha, trembling of the lip, and paleness came over his face.
 What do you mean, sergeant. 7" he demanded.
 "Oh, nothing; only must have no examined it. That is all. say, there is not footmark here. That is rather strange"
 "Very," he exclaimed and again noticed the trembling of the lip. Sud- denly he cried out Perhaps you are right, sergeant. He did not come in this way. He came in some other and es- capped this way. That will account for the glass being cut from the inside"
 By love. \ good idea! He crawled through the window and leaped down on this grass plot"
 Exactly, exactly !" he cried eagerly.
 "les. he might have done that, but where are the marks of his fall? If he fell flat on his side he would make pretty good dent, for the earth is soft from the rain. If he was lucky enough to come on his feet, his heels would plunge into the earth good depth. No, we must look for the solution somewhere else.'
 had now made up my mind about the matter, bu, 1 permitted him to show me all over the house, and lay out the most marvellous theories, all of which l not only listened to, but appeared to be over come with surprise at their acuteness. Then asked again to be shown into the library.
 His lordship and the colonel were both there, waiting anNiously for my re- turn.
 Well ?' they both cried, as entered the room.
 Hush! Waitm replied, as closed and locked the door. Then approaching them, said in low tone, know the thiet"
 "You do' cried the colonel. linen give the knave in charge this moment. Take him up."
 Stay a moment. colonel, stay mo- ment. If his lordship likes to give him in charge, I'll take him. But if have made mistake, will not be answerable for the action for false imprisonment, loss of character, etc."
 What do you mean, sergeant| cried Lord Lorimer.
 l told him as briefly as could the re- suits of my examination, and the danger of arresting an innocent person on such a charge. He listened patiently and then asked my advice.
 I'll tell you, my lord, what l should do" l replied. "l should call your valet into this room and tell him that I, Ser geant Fox, of the division, had made careful examination of the case, and had oue tkas ha l>