Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-04

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 tho 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 Livermore 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"
at is possible, though hardly prob
able" replied Manson, stung by tho
quiet rasping he received during the con-
versation and by the well grounded be-
lief that the chief was now 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 humiliating 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
disrespectful words of his employee.
"As l view it," he quietly remarked,
lighting cigar, "the question narrows
itself down as to the part played by DR..
Maidhof in the business. If he has ac-
cepted bribe from the men from India,
and then played them false, the rajah's
ruby is secure against all they can do,
for he would be fool to run any further
risk of its falling into their hands, but
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 I have seen my family" said Man
son, irritated still further by the last
words of Varick, land hope I may
be allowed to spend day or two with
them"
~ shall try to give you that privilege.
I was sorry to bring you back when SO
near home, Cat there seemed to be need
of you. You have done as well rs any one
could, placed as you were. Success can
not be looked for every time. think !
shall need you pretty soon."
"On this same businessf'
Tho 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! l
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.
eyes, it's from him." he added as he
tore open tho yellow envelope. After
glancing at it q moment he passed it to
his subordinate, who read:
Am hopeful. You may not hear from me for
two days. II you do not receive word from me
on the third day, send Max to search for me.
Z. 8.