New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-06-20

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but it Is deucedls uuiucky for you. Who are you
The unfortunate victim mentioned his name and
place of abode, gathered his remaining properties
together. and rose, 40 martyr might prepare TO go
to the stake. Mr.. Doughty made q sign to on OF
| the pOrte.s to assist. and melancholy, almost
| funereal procession was formed, H.:
He felt assured he could easily excnlpate niiD-
self and throwon the frRhtful imputation OF beng
o common thief, but the senseof his own NOTIFYING
loss the feeling that he had been dipped like the
simplest Moses Primrose, was too much TO bear Win
A gentleman was with the station master-,thc
Earl of Airy. lie had come by the train when
had conveyed the rector and his too bew,tchin9
fe'low-passenger. In few BRIEF words, Mr.
Doughty explained the state of affairs Inc earl
lifted bis hat with kindly courtesy :" the nero OF
the unuckyi adventure, who drew forth the case
containing the necklace.
al have not the s ghtest donbt all is rs Won say"
observed the station master graveig: ." but must
not act on my responsibility, sir. have only
your own wor'i-you do not seem 1 to have a any
credentials prov that are really the Rev. MI
HaslngdeaD, and we get so imposed upon"
81 have letters in my pocket directed to me-"
pleaded the Rev. Septimns
" We'll. That is something. But this is serious
matter. should probably get myself into trouble
If let you 20 without being absolutely sure you
are what you profess to be-" demonstrated the
slation-master =.
" See have only one moro station to reach il
you require positive proof will you let one o, THESE
gentlemen como with mel My trap Will be IN
waitInS-I have only about half mile TO drive;
If he can come with me- he can drive with me to
Yes. | think that would do | feel sure it is
all as you say. but you know. sir apologzed the
station master
cleared uD." said the Rev, Septmus with some
dignity. And / have to request advice with re-
gard to recovering my own property, WHICH mas
been stolen"
"As for that, Sir, fancy you have but poor
ch ince.r observed Mr. Doughty. If it is Madam
Sally who has played you this trick. give you next
she is of the most artful mines eyer heard or
We will do orr best. but He shrugged MS
shoulders. d" Mr.. Stanmore. mere will go with you
and he take down all necessary PARTICULARS
81 regret exceedingly this unfortunate aifar. my
dear sir" remarked Lord AIRY, "although ! am
thankful to regain possession of my wlfes kace.
not only for its own value, but because IL was
| giIt from her father, who is dead GOOD day, Mt.
IlaslIngdean. | for one, do not doubt for moment
| all has happened as you say. trust you may DC
able to trace the real culprt and recover your own
property"
"'Thank you" said the rector, in II ore or less
hollow voice Then he went ont again, the station
master walking beside him. the NO detectives
following at a short distance tle porter carrying
the rectors wraps and other belongings bringing
up the rear.
But as they passed down the platform, a big burly
individual recognized by the station-master as one
of the chief directors me. the group. lie chahceed
by good fortune to De an intimate Ilehu vi tHc
rectors he had been an old college chunl.
Halo, my dear Haslingdean," he erred seizing
him by the hand. Well met. am delEhted 10
dulgng IN one of your rare holidays, enI lou
don't often afford yourself that indulgence
have been staying with some frlrnts lot
shcrt time and am now returning home sad the
Rev Septimus. have iust met with an nnpeis-
ant adventure, however, and hail you as a Kind OF
deliverer" In IA few nasty words he eXpl lhed the
dilemma in which he found himself HIS irIeh
while sympathizng with his grIeis could not help
bursting into "A hearty tit of laughter
You are not the first fellow who has Deen lane
a fool of by pretty woman, and suppose you
won't be the last: bat il is deuce OF bother lot
you especially about the watcn," said ms Trend
still laughing " It's all right" ne added to the
statlon-naster, who touched his cap llg0tly. ana
retired. 4 am going on 10 London / VIII 90 win
you far as your station. If you like" =,
The rector gave the necessary instructions 70 Mt
Stanmorc, and re-cntered the train WITH ms frien"
He finished his Journey III safety. PERHAPS nor u
wiser bnt indubitaby sadder man than when he
had started.
Gladly would he have locked the fact OF ms
losses within the safe keeping of his own breast
but il was hopeless to conceal It from II mouse
keeper and the servants Day by day he waited TOT
a CLEAN of hope, but in vain his reasllred watch
and his dressingcase had gone from his gaze Ike
the last traces OF some beautiful dream.
Perhaps, when ms adoring parlshoners discover
his sad loss they will present hun with another
watch or some similar token of admiration anu
affection .-IE. e. Needham in Tinsley's Magazine.