Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-03-27
THE BANKERS CRIME
Or
Diamond Cut Diamond.
By NATHAN D. URNER.
CHAPTER xyI.-(oontInued.)

Inc place OF meeting chanced 70 be
deeply shadowed and lonesome. He could
be as relentless and determined as death
itself on occasion, and he would not have
hesitated, under that supposition, to leap
from his horse and clutch his prize at the
dagger's point or the muzzle of the re-
yolser. But he was not long in deciding
that extreme measures would not be re-
quired.
You seem strangely dispirited for one
who has enjoyed himself" he said,
lightly.
II have not enjoyed myself, Boncourt, Z"
said Jasper, with.a dogged air. In the
first place, I had barely stirred abroad
before was aware of my being watched.
dogged, and shadowed by some sort of
spy. He may even now be lurking some-
where in the skirt of this wood. in spite
of the lift received. This convinces me
that both Gilbert and Croak are deter
mined to hunt me down. if possible,
which is far from agreeable to think Of.
Then my hope of tracking that missing
paper this morning has vanished into air.
I begin to feel myself powerless as well
as penniless.
L wouldn't take it too much to heart, I"
counseled the adventurer, preparing
to ride on. Your bad luck may change"
Then, as he was moving of, another
thought occurred to him, and, halting
once more, he added:
by the way, that queer little lad of
yours made his appearance at the lodge
this morning, and / engaged him at
once"
HE shouldn't have my recommendation
0 second time, the miserable little in
gratel" cried Jasper. with sudden burst
of anger that surprised Boncourt. Curse
the imp2 He was only too glad to leave
me, when mentioned your offer, and
only replied tony natural upbraidings by
a string of oaths that would have dis
graced fish, woman.
He shook his staff Indignantly as he
spoke, and trudged off down the dusty
road, while Boncourt continued on his
way in much easier frame of mind.
As he approached The Beeches, he
saw Noel standing with several other
young men, on the terrace, and single
glance was confrmatory of what Jasper
had averred In the matter of the missing
paper.
The young, an had made change in
his costume, substituting for the dark,
expensive garments it was his custom to
wear at nearly all times q suit of light
gray material, and presumably leaving
his papers in the inside pocket OF his
discarded coat.
So Boneoprt, as well as Jasper, had had
his excitement and uneasiness for his
pains.
However, the approach of the former
had been observed from the terrace, and,
though he had not yet succeeded in gain
=. Qo I1a
aristocratic friends, it would hardly do
for him to turn back without affording
some excuse for his visit.
He accordingly rode up, was welcomed
cordially, and, after communicating to
Noel verbal message which he pre-
tended to have brought from Adele, was
requested to remain throughout the day,
which he did, with but little profit, if
with q. good deal Of the sort of enjoyment
for which he had no especial care. We
shall, therefore. find it more interesting
for the present to return to Jasper Mar
lowe.
No sooner was he we'll separated from
Boncourt, after their brief meeting on
the road, than he paused and looked after
the retreating horseman, with sudden
quieting of his manner that betokened not
q little knowledge on his own part
though perhaps but newly acquired, in
the art Of Discrimination.
aAh, Boncourtl" he muttered to him
self; you doubtless still deem me the
weak, credulous creature that you knew
of old, when il was not in your selfish in.
terest to wrest the instrument of my
rights and my vengeance from py hands
Last nights revelation Of your true