The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-18

tne WINDOWS IN their frames and dash
ing the rain upon them.
Il am sure don't see why he need be
out night after night as he is. neglect
ing his young wife"
"Oh, ananma! Don't talk such non
sense. Herbert does not neglect me at
all" replied Ruby. tossing her head.
You will excuse me for saying that
am not talking nonsense, and think
it excessively rude of you to say So"
Then don't talk against Herbert
am sure he is very good to you
''Oh, # 1 am not wanted here can
go. tsuppose have right to express
my thoughts.''
Here he is" cried Ruby, sprlnging
up. her beautiful, young face aglow
with pleasure.
Don't come near me, Ruby" cried a
voice as she opened the front door.
Let me take my coat off, or I shall
drench you"
"Oh, poor fellow You are wet.
Now, darling, can't you kiss me?"
Herbert folded his beautiful wife IN
his arms, and had Ruby's stepmother
been the look OF love in his darl, eyes,
she could scarcely have thought that he
was the man to neglect her.
Now come in, Herbert. I have
waited supper for you. How cold you
are"
Herbert eptcred the sitting-room
with his arm round his wife's waist,
but his mother-in-law could see through
that
well, Mrs. Grimshaw, trust the
ghost has not been at his pranks
again." he said, when seated at supper.
You can make fun of it, Herbert,
but can assure you there is some
thing very mysterious about the house.
You said, yourself, before you took it,
that it was haunted"
"Of course it is. never knew an old
house that had remained unoccupied
Tor about half century that was not
haunted. got quito twenty pounds
year knocked off the rent on that ac-
count; and that is a consideration to
struggling medical man."
ut is very unhealthy with the river
running so close"
II think not. Ruby looks the picture
OF health and beauty. You are we'll,
aren't you, darling?"
"Oh, yes. It's dear old place and 1
haven't heard the ghost once. If he
will continue to behave as well as he
has done, he is quite welcome to his
sleeping accommodation.
But Mrs. Grimshaw knew perfectly
well that the house was haunted, and
she also knew that there was no neces-
sity for Ruby's husband to remain out
sometimes, till midnight. 1t is true
that his practice, though q small one.
extended for very many miles, and
that he kept a mother-in-law instead of
q horse; but she knew, and she did not
fail to tell Ruby.
The young doctor had been an occu-
pant of the haunted house some two
months, when one morning two gentle
mon We're announced. and they followed
the servant into the sitting-room, in
which were Herbert and Ruby.
81 should like a word in private with
you. DIR. Ttehearn," said one of them.
You can speak before Mrs. Ire
hearn."
II am detective, SIR"
Indeed! Has anything happened?"
Il have warrant to search this
house"
DIR. Trehearn started to his feet and
looked as though he intended to throw
the worthy detective through the win.
dow. But after moments considera-
ton he said:
Very we'll. I will accompany you.
Let me see your warrant"
The warrant being produced the
three descended the cellar stairs; then
they commenced their search. The
cellar was lighted by p window, above
which was an iron grating, to which
The constable paid great attention.
The grating had evidently been lately
removed; even now it was not in its
exact place.
( "Has anyone entered hereP" inquired
The detective of Herbert.
mot to my knowledge"
Were you out late last night?"
Until two o'clock this morning. 1t
vas foggy and lost my way on the
common for upwards of three hours"
The oonstables looked at each other,
hen continued their search. Presently
me Of them uttered an exclamation and
Herbert stepped to his side, while the
ther constable watched the young
octor closely.
At the side of the window were some
pose bricks, and upon removing them
he constable disclosed tin box, in
Thich were several pieces Of jewelry.
1--WE shall have to arrest you," said
ne constable, turning to Herbert
ARREST me! You must be mad.
That for, pray?"
Burglary. Several robberies have
cen committed lately and last night
e watched this house and saw you re.
I'm by boat and bring this box into
le cellar"
IF that is the way you give evidence
DO not wonder at your taking SO MANY