The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-05-26

color. sWill you be good enough to
step into the next room minute, in |
spector?"
Mr.. Davis looked at Mr.. Archoll |
doubtfully, but as the latter gave him
no encouragement to remain, he fol-
lowed the doctor rather reluctantly into
the adjoining apartment.
s"Those internal footprints have upset
my plans, said DIR. Lake confidentially,
as he returned and proceeded TO unlock
drawer in his desk. Here is the neck
lace and the rest of the things You will
find them all there, he added, laying
small parcel on the table ct Mr.. Archoll's
elbow.
"Good Godl what is the meaning of
this, Lake?" exclaimed Mr.. Archoll,
starting violently.
1T is easily explained. While the
search was going on at your house the
other night, was sent for to attend
servant who had tainted in Miss Grace's
room. was at once struck by your
daughters demeanor. Her pulse was
singularly calm considering her recent
fright She gave me the impression of
acting part. and I could not refrain
from asking her rather abruptly where
she had placed the missing jewelry. Be-
ing taken aback, her eyes involuntarily
turned toward the Fireplace before she
answered me, and, following her glance,
perceived that the ornamental shay
, ings in the empty CRATE had been slightly
, disarranged. I Immediately guessed that
the things were hidden there"
"By-by the thief" suggested Mr..
Archoli, turning pale.
"No. By Miss Grace" rejoined DR..
, Lake, quietly. IT stepped across the
i fireplace, and, when no one was looking,
i plunged my hand into the CRATE and
} ct. Nobody saw me except Miss Grace. :"
. "Grace saw you?" exclaimed Mr.. Arc
+ holl.
'Yes. She was watching me appre-
hensively, divinlng, I suppose, that
: had discovered cher secret. But her
: mouth was closed, and she could say
nothing"
3 'Then you mean to insinuate that my
. daughter deliberately raised false
r alarm?" said Mr. Archoll, sternly.
9 Undoubtedly. But I unfortunately
' made the discovery too late," resumed
the doctor. "A hue and cry had been
Q raisej Miss Grace had given detailed
i, version of her story before half dozen
q persons, including the servants, and the
details of the supposed robbery were
g bound to get abroad. took the jewels
g to relieve the young lady from embar-
s rassment in the future, and to endeavol
b to avoid the unpleasant gossip which
would arise if the truth of the matter be
g came known. The best way of doing
1t this seemed to be to give some color t.
e the robbery, and to let the neighbour
d think it had actually taken place. Tht
a jewels intended to restore to you-as
y have now done-in order that you ma,
some day or other solemnly go through
!, the farce of replacing them. Nobod,
Of will then be the wiser and Miss Grac
% will be spared an unpleasant scandal.
ef "Then the footmarks the inspector re-
IS ferred to"
Ii "Were mine, of course" interpose.
[e DIR. Lake, with laugh. ''No thief hay
of ing jumped from the window, there nat
Y urally were no footmarks, a circumstanc
Of which would at once have put the polio
at on the right track, and led to unpleasan
Ie disclosures. therefore slipped roun,
r, unobserved to the garden and made th
is marks to which subsequently drew th
re constable's attention. Unfortunately
ii rather overreached myself, and the in
lg spector, being evidently sharp fellow
N as you see, suspected me-"
ry "Your story is most extraordinary
~ exclaimed Mr.. Archoll, greatly agitated
Id II really cannot I must decline to be
III lieve my daughter acted as you say, un
less she tells me SO with her own lips.
i'd "By all means tax her with my state
ID ment," returned DR.. Lake. "Go to he
lg with the things in your hand, and I hav
n no doubt she will confirm what / hav
ii told you"
M ST will certainly see her instantly.
Iy said Mr.. Archoll, taking up the parce
and springing to his feet.
" He left the house hurriedly, while Dl
Lake, after seeing him out, strolled int
e. the adjoining room and chatted with In
It spector Davis on different matters. Afte
"a a short absence, Mr.. Archoll returned
looking very white and agitated.
at inspector Davis" he said, immedi
r. ately entering the room, ''Dr. Lake ha
given me excellent reasons why shoul
N not proceed further in this matter.
r, would prefer to let it drop. Do you un
% derstand?"
eyes. sir" said the inspector, lookin.
q deeply disappointed, and looked mean
10 ingly in the direction of the doctor.
as please understand that your suspi
C1OuS COuC0CuIuR LIZ. LINKS are 0QClfSl
,e groundless," added Mr.. Archoll, divin
ing what was passing in the others mind
1T land oblige me by saying as little a
II possible about the affair to any one
ID Here is something for you. Good even
N ing."
Whatever the Something" was, it en-
le tirely reconciled Inspector Davis to thi
n unexpected turn of events, for he too
his departure with profusion of thank
:" and a polite bow to both gentlemen
,k When they were alone, Mr.. Archoli said
10 You were quite right, Lake. Th
th foolish girl has confessed. 1t was a
ae elaborate piece of deceit. What pos
TX sessed her to do such thing 1 canno
imagine" he added, looking dejecte
g, and hamiliated.
g. This is no occasion to distress you,
self, Mr.. Archoll," said Dr. Lake, carr
)" estly; Miss Grace's escapade has beef
n. frequently perpetrated by young girls O
IL her age in various forms. It does nc
be necessarily imply bad or deceitful dis
li- position, but arises from sort of hvs
teria--a morbid craving for unwholt
e. some excitement, and desire for an ur
m due amount of sympathy. She was ev
rs IDENTIFY in a high state of exultation o
that evening, and could not resist th
* temptation of making herself the ceute
r. of fresh excitement. Take nv adyic