The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-05-10

az Daie IND bhiiiy az billiard ball that
II was discoverable that he was a 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 a school
| girls, and he might easily have passed
for man dozen years younger than
himself
Simpson made 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 bailiwick. 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 it's 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 a course was better
than II 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 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.
I'm what respectY 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
and are gradually working their way to |
New York with the intention of sailing |
for home. You haven't seen them, and |
they know nothing about you. suggest,
therefore, that you devote yourself to
them until the truth comes to light"
What is the other line to be fol-
lowedy'
Doctor Maidhoff."
81 believe he is the only one"
ut looks that way to me, but there can
be no certainty of it ntil it is. probed to
the bottom. If it should be that those
peddlers have secured the gem, they
must never leave the country with it,
since If they do so the jig will be up.
While you are devoting yourself to them
will cultivate the doctor. You having
called there and made known your iden-
tity, you will be handicapped on that
He won't suspect me, and it
nay be that can work him. What do
you sayT
81 agree TO your plan"
Very well; wa can't begin to soon.
III call on the doctor for a presci iption
It once. If we have occasion to CON-
nunicate, we'll do it through headquar-
ers."
Folsom Simpson made bound from
lis chair, snatched up his hat, jerked it
own on the back of his head, hurriedly
hook hands with his friend and skurried
own stairs and out into the night He
made straight for the Office of DIR. Maid
off and assumed wan, lugubrious ex-
ression as he walked slowly to the side
orch and rang the bell.
The pale faced INDEPENDENTLY the wife
( the doctor-who answered the sum-
mons said he was absent on professional
uty, but would probably soon return.
Would the gentleman call again OF wait?
"Thank you. will wait awhile" re-
lied the visitor in faint voice. II feel
he need of rest"
Fortune seemed to be with the rotund
elective that night. lie expected to be
onducted to the waiting room, but in
tead of that the lady led the way to the
octors Office. turned mp the dim lamp
D that it burned brightly and then left
he patient to himself.
The moment he was certain he was
lone Simpson threw off his pretended
lness, Strengthened up and glanced
eenly about the little room in which
Ianson had held his interview with the
wner less than two hours before.
81 have feeling" he muttered, that
in this Office is hidden most
nportant evidence concerning the ra-
his ruby, and if am not disturbed for
minutes I'll find it,"
Twice 10 minutes passed, and he was
OF disturbed
To BE CONTINUED.