St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-01
train rolling rapidly along in the dircc-


great coat with silk mutfier almost
concealing the lower portion of his face,
and carrying leather bag, concerning
The safety of which he appeared to be
extremely solicitous. The young lord,
after glance or two about him, crossed
the gangway, and as if DESTROYS of avoid
Ing observation, dived down in the
depths of the saloon.
In another moment Sir Peregrine and
his slenth hound stepped on the good
ship BOOmplies, and in few minutes
were steaming away towards the land
or the dykes and windmills. By some
extraordinary underhand means, for
which he took great credit to himself,
inspector Mccain had secured for his
client and himself the use of the cap
tain's cabin. and to this snug retreat
they betook themselves to await the
termination of their voyage; and now it
was that the unhappy Sir Peregrine's
triDulatlonS really commenced.
AT length the morning broke, cold,
foggy and with drizzling rain, which
seemed to pierce the very marrow.
Slowly the steamer came alongside OF
the quay. aud the unhappy visitors be-
gan to believe that the hand of death
was not yet upon them and that
there was some possibility of their
existing for few years long
er. By powerful exercise of
will power the detective crawled out of
his berth and with staggering steps
made his way across the deck to see
how Lord Athelstane had progressed
and to watch where he proceeded to on
landing; The task was not very long
one. and in a comparatively brief space
of time he returned to the cabin with a
sickly smile of triumph upon his feat
ureS.
''Have you seen him?" said Sir Pere-
CRIME.
What do you take me for?'' returned
the detective. 'sSeen him? Of course |
have. He has gone off to the New Bath
hotel, as bold as brass, hugging that
leather bag as if he didn't mean to part
with it in a hurry. 1 think we had bet
ter make tracks after him without any
further delay.''
baronet, with faint grnan, and the
two "toilers of the sea- gained the
shore in the best manner that their fall
tering limbs would permit of. AS soon
as they reached the New Bath hotel the
baronet told the detective to keep a
sharp eye upon the movements of Lord
Athelstane Fulham.
During the progress of his toilet Sir
Peregrine reflected, and for moment
almost came to the conclusion that he
had much better have left things as
they were, Suppose" thought he,
THAT young Fulham positively refuses
to give up the sapphires-a nice mess
shall be in then. couldn't give him
into custody, the scandal would be too
awful; besides my wife's name would
be mixed up in the business. No
fool like an old fool" they say, and [
AIN sure | am a perfect eXemplif-
cation ofsthe prOverb. Well. l always
was creature of impulse. and suppose
shall remain So" With these thoughts
passing through his brain Sir Peregrine
descended the stairs, and was about to
enter the public room when Mr.. Mccain
darted out upon him from some coign
OF vantage in which he had enScOnced
himself.
He is walking up and down in front
of the hotel" he Kissed in the baronet's
ear. "For heavens sake, do not let him
see you!''
''Pshaw," returned Sir Peregrine,
pushing the detective angriiy on one
side, "Row on earth am l to ask him
for the sapphires if | do not see him?
Am to hide behind corner and shout
at him through speaking trumpet?
w hat nonsense you talk, man,
Deeply chagrined at the manner in
ceived, Inspector Mccain drew back,
assuming at the same time as majestic
pose as his figure was capable of. while
Sir Peregrine proceeded towards the
principal door. oJust as. he reached it
another figure came hurriediy in, and
collided with Sir Peregrine with some
little degree of violence.
Both men recoiled. when the one who
was entering the hotel exclaimed in
voice of the utmost sur prise. "Sir
Peregrine Griddleton, you here!" but
thOugh his establishment was extreme,
there was no look of guilt upon his boy
ish features. ''Sir Peregrine," he re-
peated, "by all that is lucky, why there
is no one i'm the world [ could have
more strongly desired to meet"
1t was now Sir Peregrine'S turn to
start, as he for his own part thought
that Lord Fulham would sooner have
seen any one else than himself at such
juncture.
Il should like a word or two with
yOu," remarked Lord Athelstane Full
ham, drawing Sir Peregrine on one
side; ''but, say, who the deuce is that
shady-looking party with yOu?"
'Oh," stammered Sir Peregrine. a
little taken aback, ''that-what that is
is-why yes. of course, he is dealer in
Dutch cattle; you know Holland is
famous for cows: have come over
with him on matter of business about
restocking the dairy farm at Hillside,
you know"
"a cattle dealer, eh,D returned Lord
Athelstane, little obviously. He
looks a precious deal more like police
man; but never mind, you'll do me
turn, won't yOu?'
nOh!eman in greater surprise than ever,
wondering what was coming next.
1.-The fact ISL continued Lord Athel-
stane, II have lot of precious stones to
get rid Of"
Precious stones to dispose Of" re-
turned Sir Peregrine, with a slightly
sarcastic accent. MAY | ask if there
are any sapphires among them?'
A flush rose to the young mans cheek.
''How on earth did you hear about
them?" asked he. II thought that she
and | were the only ones in the secret,
and when met you | said to myself.
will be the best reference l could posi-
bly, have in. case OF any untoward i'll
quirieS.'"
This was almost more than the bar
onet could bear, and for moment or
So he remained silent, perfectly aghast
at the cool effrontery of the young no.
bleman.
You and she," said he, at length;
''you and she."
Yes continued Lord Athelstane,
who had by this time somewhat recov-
cred from the surprise which Sir Pere-
grimes knowledge of his precious
charge had caused him. ''You see l
came most awful mucker and Gerald
inc, my sister"
''What! Admiral Stanepart's widow?'
gasped Sir Peregrine.
Exactly answered Lord Athelstane,
"the best and dearest girl in the world,
| may say, gave me some of her beauti-