Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-05-29
THE BANKERS CRIME;
Diamond Cut Diamond.
BIZ NATHAN D. URNHR.
CHAPTER xxxvTII.-,contlnued.l

CHAPTER xxXvIu.-(Continued
At this moment diversion was occa-
stoned by the rueful entrance of Maurice,
who had picked himself up out Of his
knock-down at the head Of the stairs,
and came into view with most palpable
enlargement of one side of his head.
Indeed, he presented such profound
ly dismal appearance that his master,
instead of sympathizing with him, burst
into laugh.
A moment later there was o loud, crash
ing sound from somewhere below, and
Dip came bounding up the stairs and in
to the room.
What do you mean?" cried Boncourt,
angrily. How dare you quit the gate
without ordersP"
Il didn't quit it till the police broke it
In, sir, was the laconic justification.
The policeP"
Everybody turned toward the open door
with more or less excitement.
Yes; sure enough two guardians of the
night were even then ascending the stairs.
But it was soon made known that their
errand was not of hostile, though of a
sad and alarming nature,
What is it2" said Boncourt, slipping
his weapon out of sight and coming
promptly forward.
Beg pardon, sir; no offense intended, :"
said one of the policemen, touching his
helmet. Sorry to disturb you, and
couldn't we'll help breaking the gate
chain. Man just picked up dead in the
street-dress and general appearance of q
gentleman, -passer-by SAID he saw him
come out Of your yard-gate but short time
aon Ahaunhh MI ots q Il a va off cnu,o 4r;ay, do
in here-brought the body into the yard
for identification. No offense meant.
SIR"
Il know Of no such person" said Bon
court, coldly; though it flashed upon him
at once as to who the dead man might be.
1t must be Rollingstonel" whispered
Sir Harry, in a shocked, altered voice, to
Noel.
Come; let us get out of this accnrsed
place. Leave the paper till another time;
there is no proving that this Boncourt
procured it to be stolen, just now.
He gave o significant sign to the rest of
his friends, and they all silently with
drew, viewing with shudders the remains
of the unfortunate man as they passed
through the yard.
Jasper was the last to steal away, and
he did so unaccompanied, for he had now
come to be viewed with distrust and dis
like by Noel and his friends.
AS he was passing into the garden there
was touch upon his arm. 1t was given
him by Dip, who had followed him un-
perceived.
eHushl" whispered the lad, with his
finger upon his lips. aBoncourt has no
suspicion of me as yet. / shall purloin
the paper from him at the first chance.
Where shall bring it to you, when I get
it?"
Al Jasper reflected q moment, and came
to sudden resolve.
Il will do what I should have done ere
this" said ne. Il will have competent
lawyer accompany me, and face Gilbert
Marlowe in his own house some time IN
this new day that we are entering upon.
If you obtain the paper, Dip, lurk about
his house in the early evening till you
see me, when you can place it in my
hands,
.Do not doubt me, my dear master,
was the soft reply. 1T shall be in your
hands on the evening of this coming
day."
Z He then slipped back into the house.
4 A moment later, Jasper was bending
over the remains of Rollingstone, which
were lying near the gate. with police
man guarding them.
This isthe body of man with whom
I was acquainted, said he to the police.
man. after a pause. His name was
Roliingstone, he lived long time at the
Surrey Inn, Gresham street, Holborn.
Here is some money Have the remains
taken to that address, and leave word
that I will soIns time during the day call
there, and attend to their disposition.
The policeman took the money ten.
dered to him. and said that he would
comply with these instructions
Then jasper passed into the street, feel
ing sad and miserable.
The hackney coaches had both disap.
penred, and the streets seemed absolutely
deserted.
He determined to return to the inn
n leisurely on foot.
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