The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-09-11


rural dean for uncle. and had so
startled the reverend gentleman that
morning
The Young mans business was soon
explained. lie wished to see some
articles Of jewelry suitable for prcscnia-
ton 10 young lady Nothing too ex-
trayagani; the simpler the better. but
good. Mr.. Glistcr understood perfect
IL. and produced from his window
case II ornaments. which the young
gentleman examined. choosing there
from collar and pendant. bracelet
and some rings. lie seemed 70 have
admirable taste. and his ideas Of sim
plicity In matters 81 jcwelry seemed 10
Mr.. Glister 10 be Of most arist0cratic
elasticity.
lie WAS hesitaiing between the differ
ent attractions Of diamond and sap
phire ring 70 complete his purchase
when the door opened and his uncle
entered
..Ah." he said. cheerily. '.yon here
eh2 And on the very same crrand a
myself. see. Very pretty. ye-ry
pretty" he remarked. examining his
nephews purchases. Have yon all
YOU WANT Then. il Mr.. GIister viii be
50 good. should like 10 see what he
can do for me"
Now. my dear uncle said the
young man. imDloringly. -'bc moder-
ate. Really. Maud Will be quite con-
tent with these
Tut. TUT said the old man Are
you the only person in the world who
can make a present 70 a young LADY, !
claim ms privilege. sir. We old people
have privileges. though you selfish
young fellows dispute them. and one Of
them j. 10 show homage 20 beauty
Mr.. Gli~ter produced second case.
and the old gentleman. genially pooh
pooling his nephew's affectionate re-
mon strances. choose various articles OF
rich and expensive description He
went ahead 80 fat. adding article after
article 10 his selection. that the young
man gave up bis objections in kind OF
half comical. wholly aicctionate de-
spair.
.You never will be happy until YOU
have ruined yourself. he said - last.
And if | do. said the old gentle
man. II know somebody who will find
me corner 10 end nv days in.
The young man silently pressed his
uncle's hand. The good old man blew
sonorous blast upon his nose. and in
curing Of Mr.. Glister the sum fol
which he stood indebted 10 him. pro
duced a pleihoric pocket-b book and
handed over the amount in notes. an
example which his nephew followed.
They were Just in the act Of bestow-
ing their purchases in their pockets
when the door opened for the second
time. and there stood the broad-buill
man whom Mr. Glister had noticed
that afternoon. with the tall white hat,
the tight trousers and the scar upon his
cheek.
To Mr.. Glister's utie- amazement the
benevolent ccclesiastic dropped limp
and gaspng into chair.
The Young man made a rush for the
door: but the newcomer was too quick
for him. There was struggle. fum-
bic. a sharp metallic click. and be-
hold the prospective bridegroom and
nephew Of rural dean tearing and
cursing on the floor with pair Of hand
cuffs on his wrists.
Take ii easy. sir. said the whitehall
ted one. . its all right
Mr.. t,listcr was all abroad; and
amazed and wonder-stricken.
The new conner was a calm a. man
could be.
Get up he said to his manacled
captive
The Young man obeyed. and sitting
in chair AT the counter. glared At hi
captor.
I'm Inspector Roberts. Scotland
Yard he continued TO Mr.. Glisier
The rural dean groaned
..You know me. don't you.' said
Mr.. Roberts. smiling on him in recpg
milton OF his identity. Game down
here for a breath Of country air. Walk
ing about saw those chaps. first one
then the other. then both together
Saw EN- come in here. Had dealings
before with EN- and know their playful
little WAYS. and so thought I'D watch
Hand 'em out. YOUR reverence. Ths
rural dean groaned anew and dcpos
tied his litilc parcel On the counter.
Now. YOU" 20 the Younger man
"Oh. | forgot. you cant: youve go
'em on. Begging Your pardon. n,
inserted his hand into the bridegroom
pocket and withdrew the packet of jew
clry. Notes or checks. sir?' he de
, manded u Mr.. Glister.
Notes" said that excellent gentle
man. His amazement had lasted onl,
minute or 80. and he had been hur
/ riedly examining them during the In
specior's latter proceedings. land al
sham
"Qute so;'' he said II languidly. bu
. with 4 shade Of amusement In hi> voice
I'll trouble Won for EN-. ~ir. Thcy'l
be wanted At the trial. 50 viii they.
he added. pointing 70 the little par
, GELS. \. II You'll just make a note Of al
. there j. there. I'LL take EN- and CIV