Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-31

glish peasant; so in the country ! shall
lind my love. Moreover. It will he
easy to identity the man, as the top
10 mt Is missing from the middle finger
of his right hand. As It lay on Made
lines arm / noticed tha:n
argued with him no more folt
that words would be but wasted.
A day or two after | had witnessed
what | must call Carriston's second
seizure. we were favored with q visit
| from theman whose services we had
secured to trace Madeline. Since he
had received his instructions we had
heard nothing of his proceedings until
he now called to report progress in per-
son. Carriston had not expressed tfe
slightest curiosity as 10 where the man
was or what he was about. Probably
he looked upon the employment Of this
private detective as nothing more use
tul than a salve to my conscience. That
Madeline was only to be found through
the power which he professed TO hold
OF seeing her IN his visions was, l felt
certain. becoming rooted belief of
his. Whenever expressed my surprise
that our agent had brought or sent no
Information. Carriston shrugged his
shoulders, and assured me that from
the first he know the mans researches
would he fruitlc,s. However, the fell
low had called at last, and, / hoped,
had brought us good news.
He was glib-tongued man, who
spoke in confident mattcr-of-fact
way. When he saw us he rubbed his
hands as one who had brought affairs
to a successful issue, and now meant to
reap praise and other rewards. His
whole bearing told me he had made an
important discovery; so begged him
to be seated. and give US his news
Carriston gave him careless glance
| and stood at some little distance from
Us. He looked as If he thought the inn
/ pending communication scarcely worth
the trouble OF listening 10. lie might
indeed, from his locks have been tho
most disintere.ted pcrsen of the three.
He even left me 10 do the questioning.
"Now. then, Mr.. Sharpe,' | said.
''lct us hear II yod have earned your
money"
IL think 90. SIR" replied Sharpe.
Z iophlu- tuiAotolg ~ uiAinbous Nupt
strange TO say. heard this answer with
supreme indifference.
Il thinlcf may say have, SIR" con-
tfhued tie dofcc;iye "that Is, II the
I gentlersan cap identify these articles
as te6g tho Young lady's property"
T.iereupon he produced from Z thicl;
Icflsr-case Il ribbon in which was stuck
Bsiivcr pm. mounted with Scotch peb-
! 1as, an ornament that l remembered
harhg seen Madeline wear. Mr.. Sharpe
handed them to Carriston. HeeNamined
I them, and | saw his checks flush and
his eyes grow bright
GLOW did YOU come by this?" he
cried. pointing to the silver ornament.
''ili tell You presently, sir. DO you
recognize it?''
Il gave il to Miss Rowan myself"
Then we are on thcright track" l
cried. joyfully. Go on, Mr. Sharpe. +"
Yes. gentlemen. we are certainly
on the right track; but. after all It isn't
my fault If the track don't lead exactly
where you wish. You see. when heard
Of this mysterious disappearance Of the
lady began 10 concoct my own theory.
! said to myself when a young and
beautiful -"
Course your theoriesr' cried Carris-
ton. tiercely. Go on with your tale. "
The man gave bis interruptcr a spite
full glance.
"Well, sir be said, "as you gave
me strict instructions TO watch a GER
tain gentleman closely, obeyed those
/ instructions, of course, although 1 knew
wa3 on a fools errand.
"Nill you 60 on?' critd Carriston.
"lf you know where Mis- Rowan is,
say SO; your money will be paid You the
moment | find her"
e / don't say know cxnctly where to
find the lady, but can soon know II
| you wish me, too"
Tell your tale your own way, but
as shortly as possible" / said. seeing
that my excitable friend was preparing
I for another outbursi.
FL found there was nothing 10 be
/ gained by keeping watch on the gentle
man yOu mentioned, sir, so ! went 10
Scotland and tried back from there. As
soon as ! worked on my own lay
found out all about it, The lady went
from Calendar 10 Edinburgh. from
/ Edinburgh TO London, from London tc
Folkestone. and from Folkestone /,
BOulong."
glanced at Carr.stOn. All his calm
ne.s seemed 10 have returned He was
leaning against the mantel-piece, anc
appeared quite unmOyed by Mr.
Snarpe's clear statement Us 10 the route
Madeline had taken.
"Oi course continued Mr.. Sharpe
Il was not quite certain | was tracking
the right person, although her descrip-
tlon correspOnded with the Likeness
-. .gayeme. But as you are sure this
article Of jew'lry belonged to the lady
you wans the matter Is beyond u
doubt"
"Of course" / said, seeing that Car
riston bad no intention OF speaking
where DID you ind it?'
ut was left behind in bedroom -oi
one Of the principal hotels in Folke.
stone. did 90 over 10 Boulong, but
after that thought had learnt all you
would care to knoR."
There was something In the man :
manner which made me dread what was
coming Again looked at Carriston.
His lips were curlod vita contempt, but
he still kept silence
"Why not have pursued your in
qulries past BOulongp" / asked.
For this reason. sir had learnt
enough The theory I had concocted
was The right one, after all The lady
went to Edirburorh alone ,.'or,t