The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1889-09-28


close ocross-cXamination, and heard that
the capture of the orange girl was cxpe-
dited by the accident of her tripping and
falling on the pavement, where she broke
into screaming and crying, that attract
ed the notice of respectable woman
passing at tho moment, who ram to help
her; but, upon the policemen coming up,
said Che was afraid she was Il ,,ood-for-
nothing girl, who was only making a
noise to excite compassion. This person
had produced a tract from Il bag, and
begged tho men to see that the girl had
it and read it, which had entertained
them greatly. "Dut such innocent fools
is everywhere" tho speaker had ended
resigncdly
"of course could not sleep all night, +"
said poor Nora. III had presemtimcnt
that that would brin:, me ill luck in some
way-that dreadful diamond; and to add
to my troubles, my maid, who is as clever
as she can be, had Il violent fit of hystcr-
les this morning, and now has given me
warning-l'm sure don't know whv."
"1s she subject to such attacks" asked
OH Meieultn pOlltclN.
81 never knew her have one for the
two years she has been with mo; but she
says they are constitutional. | l;riicvc
this was brought on 10y excitement on
hearing of the disappearance of The dia-
mond. told her that if any one might
bo allowed to be i'll OH that account it
was myself, and, really and truly, my
head aches so that | wish it did not be-
long to me.
"lt w'n'l te an irrcplaccable loss"
observed sir Meredith. with one of his
courteous lows.
"Not at all, at this moment" replied
Nora; "it is full of ache and emptiness. "
Ii" said: III am going to make II curious
request: trust you will not think it an
impr:.incn one. Will You be so good
as to lr. me SEQ the dress you wore last
night, from which the diamond was cut
OF dragged:"
"Cer;ainly," she answered, ringing
tho bell lit was quite neatly done; my
dress was scarcely injured at all
Her maid, with a pale face and swollen
rel eyes, brought the gown into the
room For an Oriental, Sir Meredith
was unusually atfablc to dependents
lie spoke "a the tired looking woman in
way that ought to have tlattcrd tho
krcncst srsrcptiblitirs of lady 5 maid
hut She only grew still palcr until, in
compassion, Nora sent her away
IA late ball tries both mistress and
maid, said Sir Meredith Llan,lly.
IN point of fact, did not let Per
;''"'' sit UP for IN" last night" obscrve,
A'':.,, "it MAS all that attack of Mysteries
over that wrctchci damund."
Nothing of amy Importance lransprcG
that day. or for many days after rhi
police fanced they were on the track ol
the murderer of Ga,ld, although sus.
plclon in some measure still cluns to
the Chinanan. but no trace WAS found
# the diamond
Col, Cannock forgot to write his con-
cliatory letter TO Aunt Sabina for two
days after these absorbing events, but
on the third he remembered his rcsolu-
ton, sent off his letter, and called on
her family lawyer to consult him as tc
taking steps for tracing Jim Larose.
If you take my advice" said the law
yer you will run down and SEQ Mrs.
Wilmington at once. was thinking of
looking in upon you, as l know things
have not been quite smooth lately be-
tween you and the old lady. The fact is,
l was down at her place the day before
yesterday to make hen will She fancic'l
she was not very well, but I'm afraid it
was this cstrangcmcnt from which she
Wa, sufcring-too exciting at her age.
Now | wish you would go and make il
up with her.
Col. Cannock laughed. VI sec; l an
not mentioned in the will. Well, it is
very friendly of you, and own don,
care to see the Billiters drop into hcl
money. If Jim Larosc had been to tho
front it would be another matter.
always felt lie had first claim. 1t is
about Jim have come today"
Having resolved to pay Aunt Sabina d
visit, Cannock put himself into an after
noon train and went down into Kent
He was received with tho news that Mrs.
Wilmington was seriously i'll, confined to
her bed. II am very sorry to hear it;
please tell her so, lie said, and was turn
ing to 30 away, when the butler, who
was n time honored institution there ap-
preached nearer and mystcriously mur-
nurcd: "T'hc house is full of Billitcrs,
colonel, just step into the library while
| find out if Mrs. Wilmington will sec
you"
y little skillful domestic mancuvcring
-for the colonel was first favoritc in tho
cstablslment--brou Il message that
the old lady would see her nephew, and
she received him with high dignity,
proppcd up i'm bed, her small wrinklcd
face surrounded hy dense halo of stiff
friis.
The interview was to be short one.
When it was drawing to 4 close she
said. "Roland. am an impetuous old
fool; at my age ought to know better.
| made a ridiculous will two days ago.
left everything to Jamcs-if James is
still living, which doubt-or to his heirs,
of which he has none; failing them 10
the Billitcrs, who arc painting to sec the
LIti;iin Out Oh me tll;tl tlcI HEiI IuHl-
mage my money bags BE so good as to
telegraph to Green to come down on
Friday; shall be better by that time
and shall make a new will And give
my love to Nora; tell her to come and
sec me next week. Now, good-by,
nephew. ana going to have my mess
of broth, l believe"
Cannock went home with lighter
heart, and told his news to his wife.
Those greedy Billiters, after all, were
not to enjoy the fortune of poor Aunt
Sahina; they both hoped the old lady
would live many years yet to spend it
herself
The very next morning brought tclc-
gram. The old lady was much worse;
they both hurried down, and were there
when she died. They were genuinely
distressed, while the Billitcrs, who mus
tered in force, scarcely disguised their
grimaccs of JOY.
"Now, Nora, we are intruders,' said
Cannock sadly, and they went out of the
holz.c
Among Mrs. Wilmington's letters was
found n curious succimen of smelling and