The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1894-06-20
SKETCHEDIN ADREAM.
BY HERBERT HAYENS.
Author Of "rhe Confessions of VIVIAN Carruhers Etc.
A Complete Story.

matter out. Whence had this face come?
and why? The features were not familiar;
now then, had I, in state of somnambu-
lism produced them? Nothing of the kind
nad ever happened to me before, why had
II zone so now? Was 1t in connection with
the Courtier diamonds, or merely a freak
or the imagination.
In spite of reason and common sense,
even against my own inclination some sub
tie instinct urged me on to trust nv for
tunes, IN defiance of all professional pre-
ceoent, to this extraordinary dream
instead OF going straight down to Dam
serneid house. l determined first to take
stroH through the city, in the hope as Mr.
Micawber would say, that something would
turn up. Almost unconsciously 1 left the
puSy highways and entered a labyrinth of
uuii quiet streets. with dreary respectable
looking houses. when. suddenly, a sight
oaush. my eyes, which brought half ex-
clamatlon of surprise to my lips
only mans face at a window. but that
race was revelation. There could be no
mistake. HIGH broad forehead prominent
eheek bones. straight nose, weak mouth: :
| ture ~ -'' Pie-
small board announced LODGINGS
ana. ringing the bell, I asked to see Tho
ianulauy' who showed me two furnisbod
Inns bedroom and sitting room ..you
las,.. no olher lodgers," I remarked care
n1iad Ohe' slr-Mr Murray" she re-
NJ NJ, oue ne is very quiet gentleman"
MY references being regarded &c 80,
factory, it was arranged that a. - SatiS-
poooeSSioh or the room the following H.
work vii '"tioheu with my
ro ne next evening, directly after Mr.. Mur-
mani sohe out for his evenings amuse-
lit ., l moved into my new quarters and
pleaoiis fatigue retired at once to nv bed-
| - where Tor some time 1 was EXCEEDING
~ pusy' out at last, having completed nv
| - eehehts, blew out the light and sat
| uoWh patiently to wait
Presently the front door onerad ,,, A.,
sound of footsteps was heard nn nc
1nS; then the adjoining door was nm
ooneu ana quietly closed and strilxing q
nlui. my fellow ledger lit the gas. Ap-
| norafs, my eye 10 the small aperture I had
| Iaielully prepared, 1 watched brea tblass1v
| ne crossed the room and stoonirg do
iiiteu the cover of what was annarantlv
| - Sc CHEST ana drew something out The
| ~ moment 1t was replaced; the lid shut
~ ~" Il, ana with an exclamation of relief
'he stranger proceeded to undress
All night long l lay bordering in vain
oVer TINS strange enigma until nv brain
| ~" weary one thing alone was clear
| nao iound the diamonds. Suddeny it oc-
| ca % me that | should go to Danger
| neld house, after making arranpanoents for
the safe shadowing of Alan Nurrov and
snow the mysterious picture to the Cour-
| tiers W e Noui-
hislng at the earliest hour possible made
| NY pidus' ana after a hasty meal started
| vi my Journey, which. although unknown
results QUILL SUI vi lsihs
ne Courtlers were in the breakfast room,
| il'eo "hlch, after sending in my card. 7
| Nao ihiiiedlately ushered. Mr.. Courtier re-
ceiVeu me pleasantly, diSplaying inst ~;
| he OF eagerness in his greeting. but his
| wire anxiety betrayed itself in the nervous
! iestiessness of her manner and the search
| ins' sidelong glances she cast at me from
| time to time. ioiN
You bring us some inforpe+ior ~
not the gentleman asked, after the first
words of greeting. concerning that mn
| fortunate robbery"
Before answering your question" I re-
ueu. l wish TO ask the lady and yourself
| II you know the original of this likeness "
at the same time placing the mysterious
sketcn on the table before them For q
moment neither spoke; they had risen to
thelr feet and stood looking at the drawing,
Mr.. Courtier in dumb astonishment. while
| his wifes face turned to an ashy gravness
ana feared every moment she would faint
presently the gentleman recovered him
self. For heavens sake, man." he ex-
Claimed In dry. harsh voice, explain
| yourself What does this mean?'
1T MEANS" I replied, striving in vain RI
speak calmly. that your diamonds are
| FOUND and that they are at present in this
mans possession"
Without in the least understanding why.
| L mad prepared myself for a scene bIt evan
| So the effect produced by these sin,rle
! words astonished me- Mr. Courtier gazed
| at his wife with air of increduous
| amazement, while she, with an outburst of
| hysterical tears cried in agony, ooh, nv
poor foofish brother! save him. Roger for
my sake"
one mystery at least, was cleared up
Like q flash of lightning the truth. as T
learned it later on, appeared before me;
oF
barrassment, which struck me so forciblv
during that former interview was appar-
ent-she had suspected and feared the
truth
On the evening of the theft, Alan Muir
ray, her young and scapegrace brother
who had been forbidden by Mr. Courtier
to show himself at Dangerfield house. had
been admitted privately by the maid Anne
Denton, and was still in his sisters boudoir.
| when she had been hurredly called away
! by her husbands unexpected return
Alan, who usual was over head and
| ears in debt catching sight of the Jewels
through the open door, could not resist the
temptation, and, acting upon a sudden i'm
pulse, snatched them up, and made his es-
cape unnoticed.
While these thoughts were passing rap
idly through my mind. the unhappy woman
tainted, and Mr. Courtier, summoning a
servant to his assistance, carried her to
her room.
Presently he returned his face looking
white and grave. Now, Mr. Cameron"
he said, "how are we to get out of this
terrible business? 1t is impossible that I
should allow this misguided youth to be
arrested, if only for his sisters sake What
are we to do?'
/ 1t was an awkward position in which to
be placed, and just at first scarcely knew
what to do. Presently, however, L asked.
Were the diamonds Mrs. Courtier's prop
erty?'
yes he answered; undoubtedly they
belonged to her; I had no control over
them. ..--.-
'In that case" I replied, "she had a per-
feet right to dispose of them as she thought
fit Possibly there has been no felony at
all, only an unfortunate mistake"
He grasped my meaning at once and
having seen his wife, returned with more
cheerful countenance to say that Mrs
Courter had fallen eagerly with nv
suggestion, and to arrange for an immed-
late visit to Bishop street.
When We arrived, Alan was Just going
out but at the sight of his brother-in-law
he went back into the house, conscious that
the game was up. Thinking it better that
the interview between the two men should
be quite private. I FASTENED to release my
assistant from his post, and then returned
to my own ROOM ready in case of need.
After heightened interval, young Muir
rays door opened and Mr.. Courtier came
out alone At his own request 1 accom-
panied him on the return journey and
learned that Alan, who appeared genuinely
sorry for his crime and grateful for his
brother-in-law's leniency. had restored the
missing property, and, aided by Rogers
hod