The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-11-09


his eyes as bright as those of a rollicking
schoolboy. and the expression Of genial
good nature which lit up the round
countenance would bring smile to the
face OF any one. He was dressed In
gray business suit and had fashion of
wearing his derby on the back of his
head and indulging now and then in
low. chuckling laugh that was irresisti-
BILE
When he sat down, he invariably threw
one dumpy leg over the other, but he
was compelled because Of his rotundity
to aid the operation by pulling at the
small, neatly turned foot, which contin-
ually slipped down over the knee unless
he held it well in hand. In short, tho
appearance Of Folsom Simpson suggested
that of verdant youth who had never
dreamed or heard Of 1.-THE Of the wick
edness in this world. But the person
who set him down as guliible and unso-
phisticated made one of the greatest mis-
takes of his life.
Undoubtedly 1t was the very innocence
of Simpsons appearance and manner
which had much to do with his extraor-
binary success as detective officer in
the employ of the same bureau that had
sent Max Manson to Ellenville to trace
the mystery Of the ''rajah's ruby" It
was only when Folsom Simpson flung off
his derby and showed that his pate was
as bare and shiny as billiard bali that
/ it was discoyerable that he was man
approaching middle life. Then one was
tempted to look more closely and observe
a few Of the telltale wrinkles about the
corners of the eyes, though the teeth
were as white and sound as q school
girls. and he might easily have passed
for man dozen years younger than
| himself
Simpson made a bound into the room,
flirting the door shut behind him, flung
his hat upon the bed and grasped the
hand Of the surprised and delighted Man
son. A detective in the situation Of the
latter might have resented this intrusion
on his bailiwici. but no one could resent
Simpson. He was welcome everywhere. !
| A few minutes sufficed to explain mat
tiers. Chief Varick had learned enough
about this business to see the necessity of
employing two of his best men in unrav-
cling its mysteries. He had therefore
sent Simpson down to Ellenville to help
Manson. They were to consult together
and follow out their own plan Of action,
it being self evident that the prospect of
success from such course was better
than If they were directed from head
quarters unless the chief should receive
some important knowledge that was I'M
known to them.
"You can see that it was a good idea
Of Varick," said Simpson, in his hearty
| way, as he nursed the foot resting on
his knee and pulled at one of the most
fragrant of perfectos. for the only lux
ury to which he was addicted was that
of the choicest importations from the
vuelta Abajo.
sin what respectr' asked his COM
panion.
There are two independent lines
| which must be followed. There may or
there may not be something in your sug-
gestion that those two Asiatics, provided
| they are such, have been sent here by
some rajah or potentate of India to take
that wonderful ruby back to that coun-
try. II may be they have it with them
8 -
New York with the intention of sailing
for home. You haven't seen them, and
they know nothing about you. Isuggest,
therefore, that you devote yourself to
them until the truth comes to light"
"What is the other line to be fol-
lowed"
Doctor Maidhoff."
II believe he is the only one."
ut looks that way to me, but there can
be no certainty of it until it is probed to
the bottom. II it should be that those
peddlers have secured the gem. they
must never leave the country with it,
since II they do SO the jig will be ap.
While you are devoting yourself to them
| will cultivate the doctor. You having
called there and made known your iden-i
tity, you will be handicapped on that
account. He won't suspect me, and it
may be that can work him. What do
you sayT
II agree to your plan"
Very well; we can't begin to soon.
I'll call ON the doctor for prescription
at once. II we have occasion to COM
municate. wen do 1t through headquar-
terra"
Folsom Simpson made bound from
his chair. snatched up his hat, jerked IL
down on the back Of his head, hurriediy
shook hands with his friend and slKurried
down stairs and out into the night. He
made straight for the Office of DR.. Maid
hotf and assumed wan. lugubrious ex-
preston as he walked slowly to the side
porch and rang the bell.
The pale faced INDEPENDENTLY the wife
Of the doctor-who answered the sum-
mons said he was absent on professional
duty, but would probably soon return.
Would the gentleman cali again or waltz
Thank you. will wait awhile" re-
piled the visitor in faint voice. II feel
the need of rest"
Fortune seemed to be with the rotund
detective that night. He expected to be
conducted to the waiting room. but in
stead Of that the lady led the way to the
doctors Office, turned mp the dim lamp
so that 1t burned brightly and then left
the patient to himself.
The moment he was certain he was
alone Simpson threw off his pretended
illness. Strengthened up and glanced
keenly about the little room in which
Manson had held his interview with the
owner less than two hours before.
II have feeling" he muttered, that
somewhere in this Office is hidden most
important evidence concerning the ra-
jah'sruby. and il am not disturbed for
10 minutes I'll find it.
Twice 10 minutes passed, and he was
not disturbed.
fro BE coSTISUEp.l