The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-04-29

schools of Italian, Flemish, French and
German jewelers., perhaps the person who
has possession of my cross will hand me
it."
There was pause Nobody handed him
the jewel
who has got its" demanded Potts, a
little impatiently mo jokes now"
Really, don't know, said one; Il gave
it to Barassis."
'And 1 gave it to Kidd" said Barassis,
&C.
''And gave it to Brown" said Kidd.
"And gave it to Hisluck," said Brown.
''And | gave it TOTO Mr.. Brightley,n
said Hisluck.
"And-apd-did not return it to you!"
Brightley asked Potts.
You certainly did not" replied Potts.
That's queer" said Brightley, little
bit startled. II remember looking at it,
blessed if know
Perhaps you put it into your pocket"
suggested n I'D.
This is no laughing matter" snarled
Potts angrily. 81 want to know where
the cross is"
81 think l rememb Der, after looking at it,
laying it down on the table here" said
Brightley, and he pointed to spot on the
table, between himself and Hisluck. His
luck had that night taken his seat next TO
his protector.
'Well, it's not there now" answered
Potts.
Perhaps it has fallen on the foor,n sug-
gested some one
A search was thereupon made, but with
out result.
"This is very awkward, said Brightley,
with evident annoyance.
ut is" was Potts reply.
You have no idea where 1t went tos"
Brightley asked Hisluck.
mo, no." answered Hisluck hastily, at
the same time turning very red.
"Of course mott" sneered Potts; "just as
little as you"
What do you mean?" demanded Bright
ley angrily.
"Oh, nothing" replied Potts, "only that
between you and your friend the cross has
disappeared"
Look here, Potts" said Brightley, eff
you think l have your eonfounded trinket
you can search me this minute"
Don't talk nonsense, Tom" cried Bar
haven't come down to that yet"
well, then, let Potts make no more in
situations" answered Tom Brightley.
81 made no insinuations," said Potts. 81
merely stated fact, namely, that between
you and Hisluck the cross has disappeared,
and look you, between you you'll have to
find it again"
Tom Brightley stared at Potts for some
minutes in SPECIFICS passion. When he
was able to speak he said, Il insist on be-
ing searched. After such a statement
there is no other course open. I'm sure
Hisluck will do the same"
Hisluck remained silent. Brightley
looked at him in surprise. The other bar
risters exchanged significant glances.
You'll consent TO be searched. too, won't
you, Hisluck?" demanded Brightley.
Hisluck did not answer for moment.
Then, with face deadly pale, be answered
hesitatingly, II would rather not
Tom Brightley STOOD petrifed with
amazement and horror. The rest of the
mess maintained dead silence.
The first to speak was Barassis, Q. G.
''Mr. Hisluck," he said speaking de-
liberately and solemnly, SIS the mess to
understand that diamond cross having
been lost in the room you decline to be
searched?"
NO, no; not that" replied Hisluck in
painful confusion, but | would rather not
because-because''- And again he hest
tated.
Because WHAT" demanded Barassis
sternly.
"Because-well, the fact is l have an ex-
actly similar cross in my purse at this mo-
mentr'
Amurmur of amazement followed this
startling declaration, and significant
glapces were exchanged between the bar
risters.
please produce this cross" said Baras-
sis.
After little nervous fumbling, Hisluck
brought out his purse and from it he took
the cross. 1t was identical in size and con-
struction with the missing one.
Barassis took it in his hand and exam
ined it carefully. Then he handed it TO
Herman Potts.
SIS that your CROSSE" he asked.
Herman Potts scrutinized it for mo-
ment.
1T is" he answered.
Your mistaken-I assure you you're
over. It's very like it, but it's not yours.
l have had it for years"
s'It's mine. III swear it, was Potts an
swer.
There was dead silence in the room for
q moment. Potts again spoke:
Now that | think of it, he said, 'this
person (pointing to Hisluck) was seated
next to me in court when my chain was
cut. You can draw your own conclusion
from that, gentlemen"
Again significant looks were exchanged
between the barristers.
You say you have had this cross for
years." Tom Brightley then said TO His
luck. How and where did you get it,"
1T was given me-" answered Hisluck,
in a weak voice, by my old nurse in Italy.
l was brought up in Italy, where my moth
er has to live ON account OF her health"
'Given you by your old nurse!' repeated
Tom Brightley incredulously, while look
of unspeakable contempt settled on Potts
face "a diamond cross given you by
your old nurse"
1T isn't diamond. it's only paste"
gasped out Hisluck desperately. That's
the reason took il from my chain when !
Joined the circuit. | used to wear it as
Potts did his.
"Is yours reslf" Brightley asked Potts.
'Of course it is, answered Potts indig-
nantly.
Il think, Mr. Leader" Brightley then
said. addressing Barassis, Q. c., Il think
we see light ST last. HiSluck says his cross
is paste. Potts says his cross was real dia-
monds. Now We can easily decide the
point by having this cross tested II it's
paste, clearly it can't be Potts, and If its
diamond, clearly it must be.
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