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

others at the funeral. Why do you refe
to him by nameT
ut is generally considered that he will
soon become the husband of Miss Gil
DER"
do you know such to be the fact?"
81 am not honored with the confidenc,
of Mr.. Fairchild."
Nor with that of Miss Glider?
mot to the extent that your question
would imply"
what will be done with the home
and the property left by the late Miss
Livermorey"
1--WE shall be governed by the instruc-
tons contained in the will. That follows
as a matter of course"
Detective Manson was quick TO notice
the use of the pronoun. 1t came in the
nature of revelation TO him.
"Then you are one of the executors?'
The physician inclined his head. He
was now quite cool and self possessed.
The two gentlemen looked at each other
from behind their respective clouds of
tobacco smoke and talked as though they
had been acquainted for years.
"Who is the other executor"
Pardon me, Mr.. Manson, but it
strikes me that your questions are taking
a singular line"
"And you will pardon me, doctor, If
they seem to be Objectionable"
81 would hardly put it as strong as
that. The information you ask could be
readily obtained elsewhere, and it would
be rude in me to refuse 1t. 1t was only
that failed to see the bearing of the
knowledge you seek. Mr.. Aaron Birchett,
an elderly gentleman and a lawyer, who
has spent all his life in Ellenville, is the
other executor Of the estate"
1.-THE late Miss Livermore having been
buried, presume the will has been
readr'
Yes, but not yet admitted to pro-
bate. Would you like to know its pro-
visionsY'
~ confess to some curiosity in that
direction"
1.-THE late Miss Livermore had no near
relatives excepting her niece, Miss
Glider. She seems to have been es-
tranged from all besides her What more
natural, therefore, than that she should
have willed everything to Miss Evelyn
Glider"
Including the diamonds and the ra-
jah's ruby"
Including them. 1t makes Miss
Glider quite independent, for, leaving
the jewels out of the question, the prop
erty will amount to close upon $3.50 0OO."
Miss Glider is a lady to be con.
graduated, and from what have heard |
Of her Mr.. Fairchild will be an exceed. |
ingly fortunate man."
THAT cannot be disputed, provided
he wins her hand"
You speak as though there is doubt
in the matter"
Life is made mp of doubts, and there
is nothing certain in this world except |
death, which is the most uncertain of all
things"
At this juncture the Office bell of DIR.
tinkled, and excusing him
self he arose to answer it. To do 80 he
was obliged to step without upon the
side porch. Instead of closing the door
behind him while speaking to his patient,
Is delicacy ought to have required in or
Ter to prevent the words of the caller
rom being overheard, he held it partly
,pen. Standing thus his slight figure was
n plain sight of Manson, who for the same
eason remained in the doctors field of
'ision. Not only that, but the physician
;ept his head partly turned, so that his
'isitor could not make a move without
icing seen.
Detective Manson smiled grimly and
I'VE are enemies, but all the same
you'd like about 10 minutes in which
o go through some of the drawers and
over there"
The doctor spent but a minute or two |
alking with the man who was in quest
I his professional services. He turned
bout, and without sitting down again
egan preparations for going out.
Il am sorry to appear inhospitable, Mr..
lanson, but doctor is at the beck and
III OF svery one, and must answer an
gent summons to point several miles
1T in the country"
That is one of the penalties of popu-
rity and Skill" replied the detective,
it'll much heartiness, as he arose to his
et IL am very much obliged to you
r your kindness and shall not fail to let
r. Varick know Of your courtesy"
1T is not worth mentioning" said the
'ctor, drawing on his gloves. "MayI
k how the matter strikes your
Detective Manson shook his head dis
why didn't the chief let me go on
me to the bosom of my family instead , !
sending me on such wild goose chase ,.
thisY'
"Is that the question which you will
k Chief Varickr" inquired DR.. Maid
fl, with laugh.
will 1t not be the question which he =
III ask himself when he has all the facts
fore him?"
II am inclined to think You are rioht .
ough OF course everything possible viii
done to trace the ruby, which is for 8
ne in itself. What pity that after
oh varied history II should become
o prey of an ordinary housebreakerp
Mr.. Manson thought it best to sympa- /
ize with this view, though he might a
ell have replied that the last robbery I
rs In keeping with the history Of the h
onderful jewel. More than likely few 81
Tners OF the gem for q century Of years g
uld have shown clean moral title to G.
Dosgession Ii