Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-09-12

their shnbhincaa are very wen OIL.
As far o. au early dinner went Mrs.
Lester did her part. but the Trotters
were alowgoiug folk.
When at last tho bonnet strings were
tied and the gloves on, Aunt Trottcrs
bethought her Of now cause Tor delay
"poor Aunt jenkins will never forgive
us II we don't tiko letter from you"
she said. "Jost sot down, Gusty, and
write line"
Mrs. Lester smiled down her indigna-
ton and sat down to pen the note.
The gilt edged paper, pens and ink
were arranged, thoughts collected and
polite sympathy Tor Aunt Jenkins rhor-
matism expressed. when Mrs. Lester
found the bracelet exceedingly In her
way, and impa;iontly unclasping II flung
1t on tho table.
II was the first time the diamonds had
ever been treated with spch contempt.
Just ns Mr.. Lester had turned tho
page u ring at the bell startled her.
She felt instinctivoly that tho Atwoods
had arrived, wound up her letter with
regrets that "fcar Of OBTAINING Aunt
and Uncle Trottors prevented her writ
ing at length" folded It, sealed II,
crossed tho room for an envelope and
returned TO write the addrcss-all with
as much speed as was consistent with
gontility-nnd finally had the pleasure
of receiving a parting salute from tho
Trottors In the hall.
In n moment more Mrs. Lester rolled
back the sliding doors and welcomed
her fashionable guests. Thore was no
vulgar sociability no warming up--evcry-
thing was cold and formal. In due sea-
son the waiter brought In wine and
cake asd the party nibbled and slipped a
little. Mrs. Lester played waltz; tho
rest said, "Charning" Mrs. Atwood
sang; her friends remarked, Lovely,
indeed"
Thon Mrs. A. really must go" mud
the Testers "mnst be sure TO spend an
evening with thom,n and adieus were
said and the guests departed and Mrs.
Lester came to the fire yawning behind
her handkerchief. A. she lifted her
arm Mr.. Lostor uttered an ejaculation.
"Whcre l. your bracelet. Augustay'
NAAa'A'NA W. INV NNNIiAAA 4 anu
cried Mrs. Lester. ~ took 1t on to
write 10 that tirclomc Aunt jenkins and
loft II on the table IN the back parlor.'
Aud she arose to Gnd t. In mo-
mont aho called out.
George, the bracelets goner
The gentleman camo 10 her aid. They
searched the iloor-tho whole ROOM
both rooms-all in vain. The bracelet
was gone.
at has been stolen" said Mrs. Lester.
zone Of tho servants must have it ("
said Mr., Lester.
Mr.. Lester rang the boil.
"Sam. send all the servants here and
como yourself"
In Eve minutes the kitchen cabinet
nppcared, looking as though storm
were brewing.
Mr.. Lester arose 10 address thom.
II have something very serious 10
ray" he said. IL address, everybody
but cook; cook has not been up Stair
and cannot be suspected.
"a bracelet has been lost" said hir
Lester, clearing his throat; "a diamond
bracelet All OF you have been In the
back parlor. where II was loft upon d
table, and ali OF you are consequently
implicated"
At this tumult equal to that oI
Donnybrools fair arose.
"Nono OF us touched your bracelet,
and fists were shaken and language mo-
TO be recorded was used. In the mids
OF the tunult Mr.. Lestor opened III,
window.
Some one In brass buttons was pass
ing, and he called.
policeman, step hero minute, (
you please" and tho next moment ad
mittcd the official designated.
Rage and tears were now mingled
and amid the partial lull Mr.. Lcste
explained.
"You mako chatge against all o
'om, thon," said tho policeman.
Certainly" said Mr.. Lester.
"No other mortal could possibly
suspected" said the lady.
"Thcn I'll proceed TO business sal
the policeman. "Aiy comrade Is ON
side. Get your bonnots, young woinoi
and don't mako u fuss, because you =,
it's no use"
Bridget shriokod, Ann tore her hal
Sally sat down upon tho floor, Sa,
roared an' "ook wept aloud from syn
pathy, and at that juncturo came u rim
at the bell.
The policeman opened the door on
in rushed Unclo and Aunt Trottors OF
of breath.
We've run the hull way gasp,
Uncle Timothy. "opcnin my yaliso (,
to find my specs took out n lot
things, and l must ha' put this la,
among em. II hadn't been rolati,
: Ia "a died"
And ont upon the table came from Il
y depths OF the yellow valise Mrs. Lester
diamond bracelet.
The Trotters staid all night, and ai
$ o'clock descended TO the kitchen TO fiji
u Mr.. Lester blowing frantically Mt I
- fire, and Mrs. Lester staring ruefully
the coifoepot, and trying TO make thel
y selves useful IN getting breakfast. II
help was gonoi-M. X. ID. in New Yo
= News.
Tho shape OF u Glass Eye.