Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-12

off the spurious ruby upon them-that is, helped his patient, Miss Livermore, to place it so that it would fall into the hands of these men. They are doubtless experts, but at the time of the robbery at night would not be likely to notice the trick. Several days may have passed without their making the discovery. They make it shortly before you locate them. Would not their most natural course after such discovery be to turn back toward Ellenville with the purpose of repairing their error?'
 But how could they do that. with Miss LivermOro dead, suspicion resting upon them, and Dr. Maidhoff fully warned:
 The chief shrugged his shoulders again and smiled.
 You are asking me some difficult ques- tions. Perhaps had spent as much time at Ellenville and the vicinity as you might be able to answer you intelli- gently"
 1t is possible, though hardly prob able" replied Manson, stunS by the quiet rasping he received during the con vcrsation and by the well grounded be lief that the chief was nGEy looking to Simpson for the real clearing up of the mystery. While Manson had done good work in the Manitoba affair, and while he was sanguine that he had acquitted himself still more brilliantly in the last business, it was doubly humihating to awaken to the fact that he had made an egregious failure all the way through.
 No man could be expected to main tain his serenity at such a time, and the chief was probably aware of this, for he showed no resentment because of the disrespcctful words of his employee.
 As 1 view it." he quietly remarked, lighting a cigar, the question narrows itself down as to the part played by Dr. Maidhoff ill the business. If he has ac- cepted bribe from the men from India, and then played them false, the rajahs ruby is secure against all they can do, for he would be a fool to run any further risk of its falling into their hands, but I would not like to be in the doctors shoes"
 They would hardly dare harm him after the suspicious death of Miss Liver more."
 They will not commit crime that could be proved against them, but with their subtlety and skill will find the means of removing him from the scene of his earthly labors without leaving the slightest evidence against themselves. The fact is, Max, those fellows played it on you mighty fine
 Well, chief. it has been several weeks since 1 have seen my family" said Man son, irritated still further by the last words of Narick, and I hope I may be allowed to spend q day or two with them"
 II shall try tn give you that privilege. was sorry to bring you back when SC near home, but there seemed to be need of you. You have done as well as any one could, placed as you were. Success can not he looked for every time. think I shall need you pretty soon.''
 On this same business:'
 The chief nodded his head.
 simpson is one of our best men, but he is more than likely to require your help before he gets through. Hello. I shouldn't wonder if this is from him now" added the chief, extending his hand for the dispatch that was brought into his private office at that moment.
 Yes, it's from him, he added as he tore open the yellow envelope. After glancing at it moment he passed it to his subordinate, who read:
 Am hopeful. You may not hear from me for two days. If you do not receive word from me on the third day, send Max 10 search for me.
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