The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-02
CHAPTER XVIII.
THE BIRD FLIES AWAY.

Il hanson cab, which had been rapidly
driven all the way from Eerlsford had Just
come TO rest opposite the imposing front
entrance to Cars!and Hall, and out of it
stepped thin, clearly shaved and white
haired old gentleman. 1t was Mr.. Ellis6On
whom the thoughtful reader may remem-
Der as the family solicitor; and it was evil
dent that business, and not pleasure, was
the cause of his presence there, for, after
telling the driver TO wait, he mounted the
steps in haste and pulled sharply at the bell
Almost before his fingers fell from the
brightly polished brass knob the door swung
back and the servant standing inside said
"Will you come this way, Mr. Ellistonl Sir
Sydney and her ladyship are waiting for
you"
The lawyer followed the man through the
great vestibule up the staircase and to Lady
Carsland's boudolr where the baronet and
his wife were seated.
Good morning, Sir Sydney-good morn
ing Lady Carsland, fine seasonable weather
isn't itP the attorney cried brisKly, as he
shook hands with the Carslands. 81 was
just about to leave the town for Manchester
when your messenger arrived. hope there
is nothing serlousm
"Sir Sydney and [ wished to consult you
on rather important matter" her ladyship
answered gravely. pray take seat and
Sir Sydney will explain."
w ell buc l6CJ IS MI IAll6LOn, lU6
baronet began, somewhat awkwardly, "the
matter we want your advice upon concerns
the jewels which formerly belonged to my
| mother. ] daresay you will remember
them"
quite well, Sir Sydney. They were
lodged with my hrm for several years, you
know"
well, as you are doubtless aware, ;" he
went on with gulp, II took all the jewels
away with me when / ran away from
! home, but did not dispose Of them as you
all thought, MIR. Ellston."
Indeed" said the lawyer, warily.
| "As true as Gods in heaven, l did notp'
| Sir Sydney replied, and then he briefly re-
! counted his misadventures that night in
| Hough Wood.
And what OF the jewels nowg" Elliston
| asked. when the baronet's recital of the
| robbery was concluded.
They have turned up in the most singu-
lar and unexpected manner-at least, they
| appear to be the same. viii you show Mr..
ElliAton the jewellery, Adelaide7 He will,
no doubt, be able TO identify them, if they
| are the same"
The gems were brought forth. The old
man scrutlnised each trinket carefully, and
when he had done, he said, very emphati-
callv:
"These are most certainly, Sir Sydney
the jewels your mother possessed. l am
ready to swear TO them IN any court 10 the
world. This IS most interesting. How did
you come to regain possession of them"
You know Miss Barringhamp Lady
| Carslaud queried.
The young lady TO whom Mr.. Meredith
is engaged or course"
| Two days ago she was here on a visit
and l then found her wearing this brooch,
answered her ladyshiD. 81 recognized il
Immediately, and made some pretext for de
tanning it. Yesterday we confronted her
with the fact that 10 was one of the stoler
jewels, and ultimately she admitted thGt
she had the remainder of the gems al
| homen
You amaze me; never came across G
case like this 10 my life" Elliston exclaimed
But how did Mas Birmingham contrive tC
obtain possession of themF7
That is the most singular part of the
business, and the matter upon which WI
decided TO have your advice. Miss Bar
| bingham IS most reticent upon that point
All she will say is that the jewels were
given to her by an old frisnd; but even
under the strongest pressure she absolutely
declines to give the mans name. The
question now is, what are we TO do in the
face of her refusslp
II am afraid, my dear Lady Carsland
thet you and Sir Sydney have treated the
girl tritie too leniently. The fact that
she Is engaged TO Mr. Meredith would pre-.
vent you from speaking TO and dealing
with her as you would have done with d
stranger under similar circumstances"
You are quite mistaken, Mr.. Elliston,
can assure you" her ladyship replied.
I'VE did not spare her in any way. but de,
spite all our threats she refused to name the
man"
THAT makes the affair all the more
serious. You do not believe, 1 suppose
that Miss Birmingham was cognizant Of
the fact that the jewels had been stolenp
Certainly notl" Sir Sydney declared
emphstically, and Lady Carsland said the
same thing, but In a much less positive
manner.
III you have no objection will call upor
Miss Birmingham. fancy that l shall be
able to get the name of her friend from her
She will be frightened when she learns that
| you have placed the matter in my hands,"
II hope she will be, but in case she refuses
| to give you his name. what thenp
THAT is for you and Sir Sydney to de-
eide" be said. gravely. ITO put the matter
in the hands Of the police will be to risk rak'
! ing up all the past"
! And l do not desire thatm Sir Sydney
! broke in quickly.
"Nor l." Lady Carslsnd added, "but it is
! quite possible that it will not be necessary
| to 60 TO such a length. Mr.. Elliston may