Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-07-09


sure Won | have often seen this lady
wear the bracelet described in the par
agraph; and she herself has no doubt
it is hers. 1t was brought to her
some Years ago from Rome. You know
they Ike them on the antique model
still. The lady is very anxious to
have the bracelet restored to her; and
Professor Buchanan is so well known
in the antiquarian world that we felt
sure he would wi h to be undeceived
as to the value of an ornament which
has no claim to antiquity
This last sentiment was certainly a
delicate piece of fiatterv. The Profes
sor accepted it as literal statement
Of the truth"
Deed Mr.. Henderson," said he
"and that's fact. But how viii ]
know" continued the cautious Scotch
man. "that the Teddy has sent yon af-
ter it? And how will she have drop
ped it into the sea-
"Well, sir" said Mr.. Henderson, 81
have brought my credentials with me.
Here is my card and here is an exact
description of the bracelet"
He handed card and a piece of pa
per to the Professor, whose last hopes
faded away as he read the minute de-
scri ption of his treasure. He knitted
his brows to gain time.
"Of course" said the young man,
ut must have become injured BY being
in the sea
Though man Of theories, the Pro
fesSor was candid.
Il am satisfied young sir: | was
Mistaken said he. resumpg his ordi-
nary manner. And now. may | ask
who was the lady who lost it ~
Tine lady-Oh, we'll. sir. the lady
who sent me here, will tell yon be-
tween ourselves. is nv sister" Mr..
Henderson reddeued again "And.
sir. J." YOU will NOT. hope. mind my
asking you to keep this 10 YOURSELF.
There are reasons
Say no more, Mr.. Henderson: say
no more; you NAV be sure | will not
be ready to tell my mistake. Pretor-
ian here, Pretorian there. There's
no lack Of Edie Ochiltrees. though the
klng's bedesmen are extinct"
He opened the drawer, and taking
ont the bracelet. surveyed it rather
ruefully.
Yes" that is it," said Mr. Hender-
son "but it is a good deal the worse
for water. don't wonder. sir, You
were mislel. |, looks as old as the
hills"
The Professor slowly wrapped it in
paper and said. as he handed it to the
young man:
And will the lady have dropped it
- 49, ,s>.,~,, air'''
well. she knew it WAS hers, direct
IL she read the paragraph, and
well, I'm no asking 10 know more,
said the elder man.
And now must BE- off. sir, with
many thanks from my sister and my
self for Your kindness. but first, You
must be good enough to let me know
what owe. know what these fish
ing fellows are. and how they swindls
On".'
The Professor, however, obdurately
refused TO satisfy Mr.. Henderson, S GU
riosity on this point, and he found it
impossible to urge the matter further.
Il might have been that he now blush
ed to own to having given sum
which at the time seemed moderate.
but any way the Professor would only
restore tns bracelet as gift To Miss
/ Henderson.
/ II pleased him evidently to have his
way on this point. And if he was left
alone with IA shattered theory he was
not without compensatlng g!eam OF
modern interest.
Il liked the laddie well,' thought
/ he, as he again watched the tossing
boat. "and if his sister had been as
wise like she would not have lost her
Jewel in the SEA.
CHAPTER IL.
Our friend the Professor did not
al,ays take his holiday in Scotland,