The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-03-14

lists Certainly not on this side of the
water
Lindsay smiled, admired the drawers Of
the jewel box, and diverted the converse
ton back to the drug question as soon as
possible. But his ,pinion remained un-
changed.
''There Y he exclaimed to himself as he
came out from seeing case of German
measels, an hour or so afterward. 81 re
member now where l saw the match to
that claspofpurple stones. Nellie Liburne
used TO wear it in her lace collar.
He drove directly to the Lilburne house
"Why, Nelly, said he, with the kindly
familiarity fitting to old playmates, chow
pale you are Doesn't the dress making
business prosper?'
She shook her head, but tried to sum-
mon smile. Frank, I have come to the
conclusion that there are too many dress
makers in the city already. But what
brings you here? You don't want q dress,
do you?'
"Nelly. will you sell that old amethyst
YOU used to wearl' said he, in the abrupt
fashion that was ordinary to him.
Il believe l can get you good price for
it. Old DIR. Findley is making collection
of antique gems, and think he would pay
you well for it. =
Il have lent it to Miss Fanshawe,' - said
Ellen. "She borrowed it to wear to a
fancy dress party, and when | asked her
for it, she told me she had lost it,
ssLucia Fanshawe ?"
eyes"
'Humphr' said Frank. 'In that case
why don't she make good the loss to yOu?"
Ellen afched her pretty eyebrows
al don't think Lucia likes TO spend
money" said she, 'exeept where 1T will
make show
''It's very strange" i" said Frank rehec-
lively.
He met Miss Fanshawe at reception
the next evening. She was superbly dressed
and looked very handsome, but he could
not help remembering Ellen Lilburne's lost
clasp.
II don't see," said Lucia, petulantly to
her mother 'what makes DIR. Lindsay so
cold and standofiish of late. They tell me
he has got very fair practice, and, of
course, he'll inherit that old Lindsay estate
in the suburbs sooner or later. He used
to be rather an admirer of Ellen Lilburne,
but since she has gone entirely out of So
ciety -"
'Don't fret, DEAR said Mrs. Fanshawc;
osmen have their hot and cold fits; it's their
nature. Now, I'm quite sure that Frank
Lindsay admires you Give him plenty of
Ene-you'll be pretty certain to land him
at last, added the accomplished old ma
neverer.
The very aaext time that Lindsay went
to DIR. Findley's house the old gentleman
alluded to the amethysts again.
''Have you found that match for my
circlet of gems yet?" he said, jeeringly.
"No," answered Frank. "Will you al
low me took at the stone once more ?"
'Much as you hke-as much as you
like said Findley, gleefully. Gone OF
two experts have seen 'em, and they tell
me I've got a real treasure in 'ern."
''Did you tell me where it was that you
obtained them ?" asked Lindsay.
"No, I didn't; but it is no secret. My
grandniece, Lucia Fanshawe, gave them
to me. They were an heirloom in the
family, it seems-on her mothers side
but 14ueia is a good-hearted little thing, and
she knows my fancy for rare stones. How
ever, she has lost nothing by it, for gave
her in return $500 diamond. | am not
one who likes to be under obligations to
anybody"
"Ah!" said Frank. well then sir, il
l were to use paradox, your clasp Ol
amethysts is its own match.
"Eh I' cried the old gentleman.
"This is the very ornament of which
was speaking said Lindsay. at is the
same one I used to see in the dress of /;
friend of mine-Miss Lilburne. You
very obliging niece has been generous Al
someone else's expense. She borrowed
Miss Lil5urnes crescent of amethysts ant
very conveniently forgot to return it. 1
is strange to what depth of meanness you
society lady will stoop at times" he addet
bitterly.
DIR. Findley pulled meditatiyelg at hi
grizzled mustache.
oHumphl humph' said he. 9Th
diamond was clean gain, then, wasn't it
But where does this lady live, Linday?
must either return this trinket TO her, o
: see if she will part with it to me for fai
compensation. must say that | am un
willing to lose ii"
"The clasp, sir" said Frank. 81 wi
! undertake that all shall be right. I an
going to ask Nellie Lilburne to marry m
|, and, of course, the interests of husban
: and wife are one.
;, The old man shook hands heartily wit
him. "I congratulate you, my boy sal
t he. "I'm bachelor myself, but there al
g times when question the wisdom of m
r. course of life"
/ And Lucia Fanshawe had never receive
70 so severe verbal castigation as that whic
Dr Findlev cave fer that dav