Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-09-10

Saw en- come in here. Had dealings
before with 'em and know their playful
little ways. and so thought I'd watch
Hand 'em out your reverence The
rural dean groaned anew, and depos-
tied his little parcel on the counter.
"Now, you--," to the younger man.
"Oh. forgot, you can't; you've got
'em on. Begging your pardon" He
inserted his hand into the bridegroom's $
pocket and withdrew the packet Of jew
elry. "Notcs or checks, sirph he de-
manded of MIR. Glister.
Notes. said that excellent gentle
man. His amazement had lasted only
a minute or so, and no had been hur-
riedly examining them during the In
speclor's latter's proceedings, 'and all
sham"
"Quite so;" he said il langudly, but
with shade OF amusement in his voice.
"Tll trouble you for 'em, sir They'll
be wanted at the trial. SO will they"
he added. pointing 10 the little par.
cells =" II you'll just make a note OF all
there is there, I'll take 'em and give
you a receipt"
Mr.. Glister, much shaken by the
events of the last few minutes, set him
self to this task. Inspector Roberts
produced a toothpick, aud continued
his conversation with his C2ptives with
the calm p,ayfulness which distinguished
him.
Didn't expect TO see me, Jenny
eh?" he demanded of the stricken
cleric. "Bit Of q shock, amt itP Never
mind. old man; you'll get over IL in
time, In the quiet and retired retreat
which awaits your declining days. You
can't grumble, you've had q tidy long
run, you know. Why its seven years
since l see you last on business
seven years! Lord. how time iliesl
And Joe, too" he went on. beaming
mildly on the bridegroom, 'Ivo often
thought about Joe, lately. Let's SEQ,
is he your son. or your nephew. or your
young brother this time? In the church,
tool That's a rise for you. Jenny Why
you was only stockbroker when / saw
you last. Old lady in Mazda Vale, you
know. Pate. You remember, Of course
Very neat il was done. too. You was
always good workman. Ill say that
for YOU. That the memorandum, sirP
Sure you've got everything down.
There you are" He signed. and hand
ing back the paper methodically slowed
away the little packets in an inner
pocket "ReadyP' he demanded OF
his prisoners. "On we 60, then. You'll
hear from the authorities in q day or
two. sir-probably tomorrow - when
you'll be wanted" he said to Mr.. Glis-
ter. We'll spare you all the trouble
we can Now march"
al say, take these things or" said
the younger prisoner. extending his
manacled haads. "Tll come quiet"
"'Fraid can't oblige you, D" said the
Inspector. "l amt much afraid of his
reverence. He's getting q bit too heavy
even for welter weight, but you're
auoiher pair o shoes He paused and
meditatiyely scratched his heal for a
moment and then turned again to Mr.
Glister "Could you oblige me with the
loan OF an oyercoat to put over his
hands and hide the culs? It's just rs
well TO keep the yokels OF I'll leave
il at the station for YOU
Mr.. Glisler went in search OF the de-
sired garment, and the Inspector hav-
ing arranged it in a natural fashion
over the young mans hands, ciyllly
bade him 'Good-day," and departed
with his prisoners.
Mr. Glister waited a day--two days
land no summons to appear against
the criminals reached him from any
quarter Rather mystiicd Uy this, he
went TO the local superintendent aud
asked for counsel The superintendent
looked grave. but simply promi- TO
make inquiries and communicate their
result The next day man walked
into the shop and inquired for Mr
Glistcr. That gentleman. confessing
his identity, the stranger gave his name
rs Green, OF Scotland Yard. To him
Mr.. Glisier recountcd the nelarious
deeds Of the rural dean and his nephew,
and the acts Of Inspector Roberts.
There is no such name at Scotland
Yard, sir. It's pretty plain. He was
one Of the gang "A confederaie''
Mr. Glister staggered as II Green had
shot him.
"But why?" he asked, "why was he
wanted? They had the goods. and were
going away with them, when he en-
tered.
"Ye-es. said Green thoughtfully.
you didn't happen to leave 'em all to-
gethcr in the shop. did you?'
Mr.. Glistcr confessed that hc had
done so, and gave his reason.
"Haye you missed anything--aEy-
thing more, | mean, than the man Rob.
erts took away with him''
"Yes; six rings and brooch.
couldn't think what could have be omc
OF them. I'm sure they were not among
the purchases. Here is the nocc. Bul
sec II all now"
"Well, Mr. Glistcr, G' course the Yard
will DO all that's possible. know the
man with the scar on his check, and
dare say some Of our men may know
the other two. Wen do all we can
you may depend on that; but I'm afraid
you'll never see your jewels again"
And. indeed. he never did!--Hog'f.
hold liOTis.