Arizona republican., 1892-09-07

AS far as an early dinner went Mrs. Lester did her part; but the Trotters were slowgoing folk.
 When at last the bonnet strings were tied and the gloves on, Aunt Trotters bethought her of new cause for delay.
 "Poor Aunt Jenkins will never forgive us if we don't take letter from you, she said. "Jest sot down, Gusty, and write a line,"
 Mrs. Lester smiled down her indigna- tion and sat down to pen the note.
 The gilt edged paper, pens and ink were arranged, thoughts collected and polite sympathy for Aunt Jenkins rheu- matism expressed, when Mrs. Lester found the bracelet exceedingly in her way, and impatiently unclasping it flung it on the table.
 It was the first time the diamonds had ever been treated with such contempt.
 Just as Mrs. Lester had turned the page a ring at the bell startled her, She felt instinctively that the Atwoods had arrived, wound up her letter with regrets that fear of detaining Aunt and Uncle Trottors prevented her writ ing at length" folded it, sealed it, crossed the room for an envelope and returned to write the address-all with as much speed as was consistent with gentility-and finally had the pleasure of receiving parting salute from the Trotters in the hall.
 In moment more Mrs. Lester rolled back the sliding doors and welcomed her fashionable guests. There was no vulgar sociability no warming up--every- thing was cold and formal. In due sea- son the waiter brought in wine and cake and the party nibbled and slipped a little. Mrs. Lester played waltz; the rest said, Charming" Mrs. Atwood sang; her friends remarked, "Lovely, indeed"
 Then Mrs. A. really must go," and the Lesters must be sure to spend an evening with them," and adieus were said and the guests departed and Mrs. Lester came to the fire yawning behind her handkerchief. As she lifted her arm Mir. Lester uttered an ejaculation. Q
 "Where is your bracelet, Augustag'
 My bracelet? Oh, how stupid l amr' cried Mrs. Lester. 'I took it off to write to that tiresome Aunt Jenkins and left 1t on the table in the back parlor."
 And she arose to find it. In a mo- ment she called out:
 George, the bracelets gone!"
 The gentleman came to her aid. They searched the floor-the whole room both rooms-all in vain. The bracelet was gone.
 "It has been stolen" said Mrs. Lester.
 "One of the servants must have it." said Mir. Lester.
 Mir. Lester rang the bell.
 Sam, send all the servants here and come yourself"
 In five minutes the kitchen cabinet appeared, looking as though a storm were brewing.
 Mir. Lester arose to address them.
 "I have something very serious to say" he said. "I address everybody but cook; cook has not been up stairs and cannot be suspected.
 "A bracelet has been lost" said Mir. Lester, clearing his throat; "a diamond bracelet. All of you have been in the back parlor, where it was left upon a table, and all of you are consequently 
 At this tumult equal to that of Donnybrook fair arose.
 ''None of us touched your bracelet" and fists were shaken and language not to be recorded was used. In the midst of the tumult Mir. Lester opened the 
 Some one in brass buttons was pass ing, and he called.
 Policeman, step here a minute, if you please" and the next moment ad- mitted the official designated.
 Rage and tears were now mingled, and amid the partial Hull Mir. Lester explained.
 "You make a charge against all of em, then" said the policeman.
 Certainly" said MT. Lester.
 "No other mortal could possibly be said the lady.
 "Then I'll proceed to business" said the policeman. My comrade is out side. Get your bonnets, young women, and don't make a fuss, because you see it's no use."
 Bridget shrieked, Ann tore her hair, Sally sat down upon the floor, Sam roared and cook wept aloud from sym pathy, and at that juncture came 6 ring at the bell.
 The policeman opened the door and in rushed Uncle and Aunt Trotters out of breath.
 We've run the hull way" gasped Uncle Timothy. "Openin my valise for to find my specs I took out lot O things, and l must ha' put this back among 'em. If hadn't been relation I'd "a died"
 And out upon the table came from the lepths Of the yellow valise Mrs. Lester's bracelet.
 The Trotters staid all night, and at Q o'clock descended to the kitchen to find MT. Lester blowing frantically at the ire, and Mrs. Lester staring ruefully at he coffeepot, and trying to make them 'elves useful in getting breakfast. The lelp was gone!-M. K. D. in New York News.
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