The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1888-06-16

when she made inquiry she learned
that the whole lot was missing.
'lt was winter evening. with light
! snow Not footprint was visible
near the doors or windows outside the
house and no evidence of forcblo en-
trance was discernible anywhere.
The case was treated in the only way
IL could be. The servants were suS-
pected. but not a scrap Of proof could
be found against any one of them.
General Judd at last called the force
of aud declared he'd never hft fin
ger 10 detect the criminal.
1.-The G neral died q few years later
II was reported that lao left a dying
request that nothing should ever be
done regarding this mystery. But his
executor. after Mrs. Judfs death.
took more practical view of the case.
The Jewels had never come 10 light
Whoever stole them still retained
them. for fear Of discovery either in
an attempt TO wear or sell them. be-
cause a description Of stones aud set
iings was in every city.
"Now the ease was 90 be revived
and Twas to be put on II, The agency
wanted new man. entirely unknown
10 every operator for good many
were quietly at work on their own
chanc' of reward.
IL was given unlimited credit and
time aud ordered TO Covington. Ky,
where ] was 10 enter into negotiations
for certain manufacturing business.
and by such means gain access TO high
| society. NV orders were 10 become
acquainted with Miss Mason, who.
since General Judd's death, was re.
siding there with relative. was TO
shadow her by becomigg her escort,
IL possible.
Colonel Wilson. the executor sus-
pected Mis- Mason of the robbery. for
IL would appear rs IL she alone could
have had access 10 the apartment uf
the ladies at the Time the jewels were
stolen. The Colonel believed that
General judd had discovered enough
10 cause him TO feel that full rcvcla.
ton of the truth would disgrace and
ruin a young woman for whom he had
a falhcrly affection. Bat Colonel Will
son did not care for Mis-, Mason. lie
wanted the jcwe's
II went To Cpviugton. and for six
weeks tried my bcs 10 gain an intro
duclion 10 The family where Miss Ma
son lived. | saw her frequently. but
tho aristocratic cxclusjvencss Of the
house shut the door with me on the
outside You see. had 60 work the
business mighty cautiously
Tho papers made mention of my
plan to buy big concern In the
| splrituous line there and | was n
swell about town; still the door re-
NAMED closed But music has
charms. you knoWl ! am pretty
good violinist
"Onc day was passing The house
with an acquaintance aud heard
piano and violin within. stopped
and listened had The cue at last
Before the week was ended | stood
inside that parlor PLAYING my violin
to Miss Mason's piano accompani-
ment
"A more charming woman never
had the COOL fortune 10 meet She
was delicate. refined. educated aud
pure-minded as an angel began 10
think Colonel Wilson was brute. |
hadn't been acquainted with Miss
Mason "A week before wrote my
chief that we were on the wrong
scent and simply sq1andering wealth
by pursuing IT. He wrote back 10
follow it hotter than ever and spare
no expense in winning the lady's con-
fdence.
That reply disgusted me and
sent another letter lntimating that |
didn't care 10 remain in business OF
this sort; but my chief paid no atten-
tion TO that message except 10 praise
my abilities and remit handsome
| check.
Then / resorted 10 another means
or recall. / spent money like mill
ionaire. NV family name is we'll
known and my implied relationship 10
wealthy people helped to carry me
along in fne form. Still there was no
word Of complaint from the agency
and my scheme fell fat. By this time
Ihad ceased 10 desire a recall. Ieven
began 10 build castle in Spain. IN
which Miss Mason occupied a mag
niicant suite.
"A month Of that delicious life went
by. One evening / escorted Miss
Mason to swell party. She never
looked more beautiful and was never
before so gracious. was on tho verge
Of a proposal. aud ! couldn't make up
my mind to reveal the true character
Of my purpose in seeking her
acquaintance. On the way 20 the
party resolved to send In my resig-
nation. seek some other employment.
and then return to Covington.
"As Miss Mason Joined me upon
coming from the ladies' dressing
room Isaw on her magnific cent throat
a diamond pin that recognized at
once from the description furnished
me by NY chief Il was the finest Of
the JGdd Jewels You can imagine.
perhaps. what sort Of an evening ]
passed.
The next morning reported 10 the
agency. sending my resignation and
omi,ting all mention Of the discovery
had made. But fate stepped Ia at
that juncture Of my affairs. news