Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-09-22

/ worked narQer ana longer lndu HlOsl
men, and it would be sad to be made
the dupe of swindler."
Il cannot be swindled."
What is your safeguard -
Il will not deliver the necklace Of
pearls until receive the money. III
buy the pearls, they will represent
property as good as gold in the bank. "
Better not run any risk, " said Mrs.
Hutchinson.
How would you prevent it =
by calling at the Spanish Embas-
sy, and making inquiries about this
Duke S'Alvarez."
Pooh pooh you talk like a wo
man - cried the jeweler. Were to
do as you advise, l should offend my
munificent patron, and there are
plenty of jewelers. in London who
would jump at such chance"
"Well, well, take your own course, y
responded Mrs. Hutchinson. I'll say
no more"
Il am glad to see that you have
submitted at last" said the jeweler.
II shall now go to Upper Brook street,
look around me, and sign the agree
ment. so that his excellency shall not
run from his word. Goodbye, my
dear. Expect me back to supper at
ten
Mr.. Parker Hutchinson walked to
Upper Brook street, Grosvenor square,
and found that the Duke S'Alvarez
lived in one of the palatial residences
with which that quarter abounds.
A footman in livery admitted him,
and he was ushered into drawing
room furnished in the most costly
manner.
The duke was sitting at table,
writing. He rose to receive the jew
eler.
Thanks for your punctuality," he
said. Have you the agreements with
you ?"
mo, your excellency. left that to
your kindness. y
VERY well; here is a brief sketch.
1t is written upon paper belonging to
the Embassy, and stamped with the
Spanish insignia. See il that meets
your views
The jeweler read 1t and replied in
the affirmative.
Attach your signature, then, if
you please
The jeweler did SO.
II will have this stamped, and send
you copy tomorrow" exclaimed the
Duke S'Alvarez, who seemed to be
perfectly we'll acquainted with our
insular laws and customs.
The work progressed gradually; but
there was every chance OF its being
completed in time. When the event
full day approached, Mr.. Parker
Hutchinson went to the Commission
aire Barracks, and engaged a man
for the evening. thinking that he
would be a protection, and give him
an air of Importance.
1t was a fine mild evening in April;
the moon was shining brightly. On
inuuiring for the duke, Mr.. Hutchin-
son was informed that he was smok-
ing at the top of the house.
His grace expects you" continued
the domestic, "and desired me to re-
quest you to come upstairs"
The jeweler made no demur, and ac-
conipanied by the commissionaire,
followed his guide until he came to
the leads, which were fiat, and charm
ingly laid out as garden, from which
a splendid view of Hyde Park could
be had. Orange trees, shrGbs and
flowers hid the neighboring chimneys;
but what particularly arrested the
attention of the jeweler and his com
panion was a small balloon, fully in
flated. held down to the leads by a
couple of strong ropes. In this his
grace the Duke S'Alvarez was quietly
sitting and smoking.
Come up, gentlemen" he said;
''come up" pointing, as he spoke, to
some steps about six feet high, which
gave access to the balloon.
The jeweler stepped up gayly. The
commissioners followed with the box.
"This is where / take my siesta, "
continued the duke, when the wealth
er is fine"
IAN excellent place" replied Hut
crimson.
The duke offered him a cigar, which
he took, but refrained from lighting
just then.
Here is the necklace" he contin-
ued; Twill your excellency view it
here. or down stairs?'
"Oh! the light OF the moon is suffi-
cient for superficial view" said the
duke, carelessly.
The box was opened, and the duke
went into raptures over its contents.
ut is a gem" he said; "a perfect
miracle OF artistic workmanship.
The pearls are admirably arranged,
and the clasps in excellent taste.
4 servant came on the leads.
What do you want?'' demanded
the duke.
Your grace's steward has returned
with the money you bade him bring
/ from the Embassy.
"Oh! to be sure; send him up"
The domestic bowed, and retired.
a foreigner soon appeared, laden
with two bags and portfolio.
He said somethingin Spanish which
was unintelIigible to Hutchinson.
Garcia has brought the thirty
thousand pounds" said the duke.
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