The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-06-11

found that on her death-bed she had be-
quathed to him a casket of valuable jewels,
with such an urgent request that he would
not refuse that testimony of her gratitude
that he could not refuse to take them.
There's diamond necklace, | believe,
worth several thousand and other things to
correspond And it will be a relief to my
unces mind when they are safely deposit
ed in a bank.
"Quite romance, said Mr. Mortimer,
smiling, as he rose TO go. "But don't
think Sir Horace need feel at all appre-
hensive. London is undoubtedly the safest
capital on the globe Well, Capt Spencer,
Tn very glad to have had the pleasure of
meeting you, and | trust it may not be
long before | see you again. Remember
me very kindly to George when you write.
"Indeed | will, said genial Godfrey, as
he walked to the door with his visitor.
"By the bye, what did you say was your
address p
Il am Just giving up my chambers in
the Albany, and for few weeks my move
ment will be uncertain, returned his new
friend. "But I'll write when ! am settled
again, and let you know. | am rather
thinking of going to Norway for little
salmon-fishing Good-by, and be sure you
give my message to George. | shall never
forget the many pleasant hours I've spent
in his company
Godfrey returned to his room, and then
for the first time noticed that he had left
his writing-table unlocked, and, indeed, all
his keys at the mercy of the first conner, for
they were all depending from the lock
which was intended TO secure the lid of his
davenport They had doubtless been there
ever since he went out that afternoon. 1t
was a piece of gross carelessness, for inside
were banknotes, a check book, and various
valuables to say nothing of all his cores
pondence. All must have been perfectly
open to Mr.. Mortimer's inspection, during
the half hour he had spent in awaiting his
host in solitude.
But the idea that any friend Of George 5
would be so dishonorable as to peep and
pry into another mans desk was so prepos-
terous that it never even crossed Godfrey S
easy mind He opened his blotting- book
and took out his uncle's last letter, received
that morning, in order that he might read
over Sir Horace's instructions once more,
so as to be quite sure that he understood
them Alright.
s. s. BANGALoRE, off Alexandria.
sMY DEAR NEPHEW: When you receive this
I shall be nearing England, although by
not coming overland from Brindisi,
lengthen the time which must be occupied
in the Journey. But [ prefer TO stick tc
the steamer, for am getting to old now te
undertake the long railway journey.
hope you will meet me at the docks, and
see me safely through the Custom house to
the place where | intend to put up-tht
, Pelican Hotel in Piccadilly. | shall be
, clad to have strong young fellow like yor
to look after me, for l am bringing no ser
/, want with me, and my sight and hearing are
not quite so good as they were. | may as
well tell you that | have a great deal o.
valuable property with me, which | NEAR
to deposit at my bankers; and until | have
got rid of 1t, | shall not feel easy in my
, mind. You have often heard of the IA
nous 'Ranee's necklace which now haye
among my impedimenta, and it adds con
siderably to my anxieties.
"The steamer is due at Gravesend oil
, Thursday next at noon, when | shall hope
to see YOU. Rooms are already engaged
for us at the hotel, and as long as you car
obtain leave of absence from your Colonel
whose acquaintance | hope to make
shall expect you to be my guest.
, ttVo,r =, ,Aaotionafa uncle
"HoRACE TREVOR, X. Z. b.
"Good old chap, meditated Godfrey, a:
he folded the letter up. although he!
never seen me, feel as if | knew hin
quite well already, and I'm sure his letter.
, have always been most kind. A fine-look
, ing old man, too" he added, looking at {
, photograph of the old General, which wa
enclosed in the letter. although he'
nearly seventy, declare he hardly look
more than fifty. l only wish George wert
going to meet us in town, too, and then
should be quite satisfied.
"Can come in for minute, old fellow
asked his comrade, Dalrymple, appearing
at the door. you've just had a visitor
haven't you? | saw you shaking hand
| Will Il lptbJ'
eyes; and do you know, I've actually
. cot my card case back again, Dalrymple,
. said Godfrey, gleefully, as he took it out o
his Locket and fourished it in his friend.
, face. "There must be Providence whicl
takes especial care of careless people, afte
all. A man picked it up in the Higl
) Street, and seeing my name, took the trou
BILE TO bring it to me, and oddly enough
il seems that he knows my brother George
very well, and has often dined with hi
| regiment at dublin.
NWhat's his name?'' asked the Other
quickly.
sTheres his card on the table.
mortimer Mortimer, read Capt. Dal
rymple thoughtfully. "And you say he i,
friend of your brothers 81
"I suppose so. He knows all about hi:
affairs and the garrison at Dublin, although
| cannot call to mind at this moment that
ever heard George speak of him.
"You have never seen him before?'
'sNo, never.
"And have only his word for it that he
is acquainted with your brother y
"Good gracious, Dalrymple!" !" cried hi:
friend, out of patience. 81 declare you're
always faneying something or other. Pray
what have you got in your head now?"
II am almost certain that Mr. Algerpor
Lasoelles Mortimer is nothing but a com
mon swindler. His face seemed familiar
to me, and I'm sure I've seen him before
Two years ago, when I was stationed al
Barminster, plausible fellow obtained en-
trance to our quarters on pretence OF know.
, ing somebody or other connected with the
regiment, and, after borrowing money from
several of our fellows, suddenly disappeared
with number of small articles of value
from our rooms. He called himself Perez
val then; but if he is not Algernon Morti
mer he must be his brother, for | never
saw two men more alike. We sent for thu
nolice and then found that this iInpostO