Mohave County miner., 1889-08-24
IN WIG AND GOWN.

IN WIG AND GOWN.
Lady Hayward had been 10 London
10 Sec her lawyers about some urgent
business. aud. leaving Lord Hayward
to entertain the guests during her short
absence, had gone alone, or rather with
her maid. She had siaid ths night In
town. In order to bring with her new
dress for ball which was 10 be given
at the castle the following evening,
At last the carriage dashed up TO the
door. driven very fast. for the coach
man knew it WAS late. The first person
who emerged from 1t was an exceeding
ly qaset-looklng. wcli-drsssed young
woman --- the maid eyidsHtly. She
quickly disappeared and WAS followed
by Lady Hay ward. who instantly seized
her husbands arm.
81 want to speak 10 you" said Lord
Hayward. "bsfore you dress; there's
Just time"
He followed her up to her drassing-
room. where tea was waiting on a little
table by the fire Lady Hsyward's
maid had just put All easy wrapper
temptingly ready. aud vas busy getting
out dinner dress for her mistress
81 will send for you In few minutes.
Taylor" said Lady HAYWARD; and the
perfectly-,rainsd servant vanished at
ones.
Il wonder whether it's that girl.
sitter aIl!'' exclaimed Lord Hayward;
yet 1t seems impossible"
Don't talk enigmas." said Lady
Hayward impcriousy. 'there sat time.
What is the matter" She was pouring
Out her Tea AS she spoke. and now she
began 10 sip il.
'.Aiore things have disappeared" said
Lord Hayward. in n low voice. land
this time it's worse. The old Duchess
has lost big diamond ring. and your
sisters diamond necklace ls gone"
Lady Hayward put down her tea.
"Vernon. this Is awful" she said.
"What are We to do? Who can II be3
its absurd TO talk abou, Tay yIor; shs
was with me in town"
'.Ah. but We can't tell exactly what
time the things were taken; she may
have gotten rid Of them in London. II
was when you took her To town with
went"
so I. was" said Lady Hayward.
''But that makes no differences. Tho
brooch Was taken while we were away.
Besides. the thing Is absurd. TavIor is
above suspicion. | know the girl 30
we'll Why. Vernon, she went with me
all through France and Italy when I
joined you in Rome; We were always to-
gcthcr, and used 10 talk to her grea,
deal. She is a very superior girl. No;
II would bs most unjust to suspect Tay-
lor."
We'll. there Is no one else" said
Lord Hayward dejectedly. except poor
little Rose Manuering."
Poor little Rose Mannering'' was
the goyerness who took charge of their
one little girl.
"AbsurdT' said Lady Hayward. And
70 II was on the face Of it. They knew
Rose ManneriBg's family well; she Was
lady. and little more than child.
A silence followed. during which
both looked into the fire for inspiration.
Ali the servants in the house were born
Of families who had been for genera
tons on tho estate. The idea OF suspect
ing any OF them WAS too painful Tay.
lor was the only exception. and she
had been with Lady Hayward two
years.
II begin TO believe" said Lady Hay
wsrd. THAT II Is one OF our guests"
Good heavens. Kate. what an idea!'
Can you suggest anything else?'
s.Sr Z .a.n.. i,Sg 4
deviitry At work. but beat my brains
how will. can't SEQ where IL comes
from"
Il tell you what .Te rnast do, Yer
non." said Lady Hayward decisively.
I'VE must be very careful. not frighten
any one, and keep our own counsel.
Ride over 70 the town early tomorrow
morning and telegraph TO Scotland
Yard for detective to come down dis
guised TO the halt There will be 80
many people the servants won't have
time TO notice him. He must stop on
ss visitor until he finds ou, some
thing"
That will do" exclaimed Lord Hay.
ward.
Nov Co." said Lady Hayward. ring
Ing the bell for Taylor; Il must dress at
once"
A he went out he met the maid In the
doorway. and gave her more curious
look than usual. The result was only
TO give up his idea As preposterous. Shs
had = very gentle. good face; her soft
brown hair. brushed smoothly over her
ears gave II an almost Puritanle look.
Lady Hayward had made something OF
. friend Of her, and the girl had never
presumed In the least upon ii, but mad
always retained her sabducd, sweet
manner.
Lady Hayward scruiinized her. too,
during the process Of dressing. but she
shrank from the thoughts 10 her own
mind. She had grown fond OF her
treasure Of maid. and felt ashamed Of
her quickly-snppressed suspicious
Early the next morning the telegram
was sent to Scotland Yard by Lord
Hayward. who rode over alone to send
IL, and waited for the answer. The re-
ply seemed to pl, Ass him. and he rode
back 10 good spirits to a late breakfast
He even faced with moderate cheerful
ness. Lady Hayward's eides, sister, who
was In afrightful state about her neck
laca This lady was one Of bis pet
aversions; she was not pretty or clever,
like his wife. but she was more irre-
proachable. more moral. more perfect
and she was an old maid. Probably
she was the only person in the world Of
whom Lady Hayward was afraid. Miss
Collette was severe censor In alI
things. and kept her eye-giass we'll fixed
on her younger sister, who had an im-
nnrtani Iaraitinn In ell hafore iia trnciL