The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-24

| what | must call Carriston's second
seizure, we were favored with a visit
from the man 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 the
slightest curiosity as to where the man
was or what he was about. Probably
he looked upon the employment of this
private detective as nothing more use
ful than 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 mis-
shoulders, AID assured me that from
the first he knew the mans researches
would be fruitleIs. However, the fel-
low had called ut last, and, l hoped.
had brought us good news.
He was glib-tOngued man, who
spoke in 4 confident, matter-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
10 be seated. and give us his news.
Carriston gave him q caretesS glance
and stood at some little distance from
lis. He looked as if he thought the i'm
pending communication scarcely worth
the trouble of listening to. He might.
indeed, from his looks have been the
most disintere>ted person of the three.
He even left me to do the questioning.
Now, then. Mr.. Sharpe" | said,
''let us hear if you have earned your
money"
Il think so, sir" replied Sharpe
looking curiously at Carriston, who,
strange 10 say. heard this answer with
supreme Indifference.
Il think | may say have, SIR" con-
tinued the detecliye-''t is, if the
gentleman can identify these articles
IS Icing the young lady'S property"
Thereupon he produced from Il thick
letter-case Il ribbon in which was stuck
silver p n. mounted with Scotch peb-
bles, an ornament that L remembered
having seen Madeline wear. Mr.. Sharpe
handed them to Carriston. He examined
them, and | saw his cheeks flush and
his eyes grow bright.
How did you come by this?" he
cried. pointing 10 the silver ornament.
I'll tell You presently, sir. Do you
recognize it?'
Il gave it to Miss Rowan myself"
! Then we are on the right track"
cried joyfuly. go on, Mr.. Sharpe :"
Yes, gentlemen. VIII are certainly
on the right track; but. after all it isn't
where YOU wish. You see, when heard
Of this mysterious disappearance of the
lady ] began to concOct my own theory.
| said to myself. when n young and
beautiful
Curse Your theories" cried Carris-
ton. iiercely. go on with your tale. :"
The man gave his interrupter spite
full glance.
well. SIR" he said, las YOU gave
me strict instructions to watch a GER
tain gentleman closely, | obeyed those
instructions, of course, although 1 knew
l wa on fools errand.
Twill you 90 on?" cried Carriston.
If you know where Miss Rowan is,
say so; your money will be paid you the
momen5 find her"
Il don't say l know exactly where to
find the lady, but | can soon know il
You wish me, too.
Tell your tale Your own way, but
rs shortly as possible" | said. seeing
that my excitable friend was preparing
for another outburst.
Il foun1 there was nothing to be
| gained by keeping watch on the gentle
man you mentioned, sir. so | went to
/ Scotland and tried back from there. As
soon rs | worked on my own lay ]
found out all about it. the lady went
from Calendar to Edinburgh. from
Edinburgh to London, from London to
. Foikestone, and from FolkestOne 10
Boulong."
l glanced at Carr:ston. All his calm
mes seemed to have returned. He was
leaning against the mantel-piece, and
appeared quite unmoved by Mr..
/ Sharpe's clear statement As 20 the route
Madeline had taken.
s'Of course" continued Mr.. Sharpe,
Il was not quite certain l was tracking
the right person, although her descrlp-
ton corresponded with the likeness
you gave me- But as you are sure this
article of jew'lry belonged to the lady
YOU want the matter is beyond a
doubt"
"Of course" I said. seeing that Car
riSton had no intention of speaking.
Where did you find it?"
L II
one of the principal hotels in FOlke-
stone. l did go over to Boulong. but
after that thought had learnt all you
would care to know"
There was something in the mans
manner which made me dread what was
/ coming. Again looked at Carriston.
| His lips were curled with contempt, but
he still kept silence.
''Why not have Pursued your in
! quiries past Boulong?" / asked.
For this reason, sir. l had learnt
enough. The theory L had concocteG
was the right one, after all. The lady
went to Edinburgh alone. rignt
enough; but she didn't leave Edinburgh
alone; nor she didn't leave London
| alone; nor she didn't stay at Folkestone
where l found the pin-alone; nor
she didn't 60 to Boulong alone. She
was accompanied by a young gentle
man who called himself Mr.. Smith;
and, what's more, she called herself
Mrs. Smith. Perhaps she was, as they
| lived ike man and wife"
no BE CONTINUED.
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