Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-03-22

I'VE had glorious lunch after that, and
i was not used to champagne then: cider
had been quite good enough for me |
went TO my room in very queer cond
ton and saw four pens and as MANY ink
| stands.
This was not a condition in which to do
any copying. | bethought me that shower
bath might sober me, and being guided TO
bathroom by Il waiter came out refreshed
from the soaking, re-entered my room, as
supposed, and laid down on a lounge in IA
dark alcove to take short nap
Il cameto myself at some very late hour
The gas was lit in the room, and two ladies
sat at table at some distance from the
nook in which | lay--showy women, who
did not look, thought, too respectable
NO wonder they are at ioss,' said tho
younger. i went across the balcony and
slipped in at the window while the boy was
asleep. | took the things from under his
very nose suppose you telegTaphed to
me. What did you telegraph
"'Child dying, Uttered the old woman
Come at orco.'
Very well That makes the best ex-
cuse, said the younger one Well order
carriage to go TO the park. Keep it wait
ing till the telegram comes; then off. Here,
give me your petticoat'
"Peeping from behind the curtain that
draped the alcove, ! saw the old woman
hand black silk quilted skirt to the young
one, who began TO patch it on the wrong
side, laying notes and papers in the black
silk squares.
After awhile she said.
That girls miniature set in diamonds
must go in too. Give me that and the EN-
erals. They say they have sent for Smith
to work up the case. He's not here, for |
know him, and he knows me- Well, I'm
generally lucky
These words were the open sesame that
revealed the truth. | understood it now.
There was another John p. Smith, and
he was detective. had been mistaken
for him. Under the influence of cham.
payne | had entered the wrong room, by
chance that of the woman who had robbed
the young nobleman.
Il had one chance of concealing myself
to roll off behind the lounge, which had DO
back.
Being slim as an eel at the time, | con
trived to do this silently and waited the re-
suit.
Take advantage of your opportunity
says | to myself Don't give yourself
away
II saw how everything was packed, saw
the old woman take the skirt and put it
on and come and lie down on the lounge
above me, with cloak over her. l saw the
lights lowered and heard the other woman
lie down on the bedstead
1.-The thief above me groaned first and
snored afterward. Then the young woman
was as quiet as if she were dead
II crept out, crawled on my hands and
elbows to the door found the key in the
lock, opened the door and was safe.
Il found the night Waterman walking
the house i'll list slippers, and signaling
him to silence said:
"'Call the proprietOrs. Tell them Mr..
John p. Smith wants them instantly and
bring them here.
Gentlemen, said, with an aiI they had
not yet seen, my mission is accomplished.
The thieves occupy that room. They are q
lady and woman who passes for her
elderly servant. They are professional
thieves. The young woman crossed the
balcony and committed the robbery while
Lord Lumpkins slept. The booty is stitched
in a quilted petticoat on the old womans
person.
The women were arrested Lord Lump
kins got his property back-I4ady Catherine
and all-and was very generous The hotel
men paid me splendidly, and after another
dinner went away with little fortune in
my pocket.
II read of the bright work of John p
Smith in all the papers, and the other Eel
low was welcome TO the reputation.
II took my little pile to Montana, bought
q ranch and made my fortune. Well, good
by, sir. Haven't "A minute"
The little jeweler stuck his head out of
the window to look after him, but he was
gone, with fash from his collar button
and a flash from his finger.
He looked lucky, and perhaps his story
was true" thought the ieweler.,
Who can tell?-Chicago Post