Omaha daily bee., 1883-04-28

enough to step Into the next room q
minute, inspector"
Mr.. Davis looked at Mr.. Aroholl
doubtfully, but, as the latter gave him
no encouragement to remain, he fol-
lowed the doctor rather reluctantly
into the adjoining apartment.
Those Internal footprints have mp
set my plans" said DR.. Lake conf.
dentially, as he returned and pro.
coed to unlock a drawer In his desk.
Here Ia the necklace and the rest OF
the things. You will find them all
there" be added, laying . small parcel
on the table at Mr.. Archoll's elbow.
"Good God! what Ia the meaning Of
this, Lske2' exclaimed Mr.. Archoll,
starting violently.
ut Ia easily explained. While the
search WA going on at your house the
other night. l was sent for to attend
q servant who had tainted In Miss
Graoe's room I 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, aud I
could not refrain from asking her
rather abruptly where she had placed
the missing jewelry. Being taken
aback, her eyes involuntarily turned
toward the Fireplace before she an
swered me, and, following her glance,
| perceived that the ornamental shaw.
tngs in the empty CRATE had been
slightly dis%arranged. l immediately
guessed that the things were hidden
there"
'B7-by the thiei2" suggested Mr..
ArhJil, turning pale.
"No. By Miss Grace" rejoined
DR., Lake, quietly. II stepped across
to the fire place, and when no n was
looking, l plunged my hand into the
CRATE, and grasped a small parcel,
which l put in my pocket. Nobody
saw me except Miss Grace"
"Grace saw youl" exclaimed Mr..
Aroholl.
"Yes. She was Watching me appre-
honsively, d%ivining, l suppose, that /
had discovered her secret. But her
mouth was closed, and she could say
nothing"
Then you mean to insinuate that
my daughter deliberately raised q false
alarm2' said MIR. Archoll sternly.
Undoubtedly. But I unfortunately
l made the discovery too late," resum.
ed the doctor. "a hue and cry had
been raised, Miss Grace had ri ven q
detailed version of her story before
half q dozen persons, including the
servants, and the details Of the sup
posed robbery. were bound to get
abroad. took the Jewels to relieve
the young lady from embarrassment In
the future, and to endeavor to avoid
the unpleasant gossip which would
arise If the truth of the matter became
known. The best way Of doing this
seemed to give some color to the rob.
berry, and to let the neighbors think II
had actually taken place. The Jewels
intended to restore to you-as I have
now done-in order that you may some
day or other solemnly 60 through the
farce Of replacing them. Nobody will
then be the wiser, and Miss Grace
will be spared an unpleasant scandal"
"Then the footmarks the inspector
referred TO-"
"Were mine, of COURSE" lnterposed
DR.. Lake, with q laugh, "No thief
having jumped from the window, there
we're naturally no footmarks, O OR.
cumstance which would at once have
put the police on the right track, and
led to unpleasant disclosures. ]
therefore slipped round unobserved to
thegarden and made the marksto which
1 subsequently drewthe constable's at
tention. Unfortunately I rather over.
reached myself, and the inspector,
being evidently q sharp fellow, a. you
see, suspected me-"
"Your story IL most extraordinary
exclaimed Mr.. Archoll, greatly aSi-
tated. II really oannot-I must de-
cline to believe my daughter acted -
you say, unless she tells me 80 with
her own lips"
"By all means tax her with my
statement" returned DR.. Lake. $50
to her with the things In your hand,
and I have nc doubt she will confirm
what I have told you"
, II will certainly see her instantly
said Mr.. Aroholl, taking up the parcel
and springing TO his feet.
He left the house hurriedly while
DR.. Lake, after seeing him out, ~atrollet
into the adjoining room, and chatted
with Inspector Davis on different
matters. After q short absence Mr..
Aroholl returned, looking very white
and agigated.
. Inspector Davis" he said, imme.
diately he entered the room, CDR.
Lake has given me excellent reasons
why I should not proceed further II
. this mater. 1 would prefer to let Il
|. . drop. d. you understand"
"Yes, sir" said the inspector, look
Ing deeply disappointed, and glancinl
meaningly In the direction Of tn,
doctor.
"Please understand that your sus
pioions concerning DR. Lake are on
tirely groundless," added Mr.. Aroholl
d~lvining what was passing In the other
/. mind, "and oblige me by saying o.
little - possible about the affair T.
anyone. Here IL something for you
Good evening.
Whatever the something" was,
entirely reoonoiled Inspector Davis t.
this unexpected turn of affair, for h,
/; took his departure with q p~rofusion o
thanks and q polite bow to both gen.
tlemen. When they were alone, Mr.
Arcnoll said:
"You were quite right, Lake. Tn
> foolish girl had confessed. 1t was 81
elaborate piece Of deceit, What pos
sessed her to do such q thing ! oanno
, imagine" he added, looking dejecte'