Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-17
CHAPTER XXI. .~N~-t>1

WuOS6 Cur1OSlly NiiS iIOuSeC, COuII ONGT- hear what was said. Then some arrivals diverted the attention of the hotel man, and Simpson strolled out.
 Making his way to the cigar stand he purchased couple of perfectos and was sauntering away again when he found himself face to face with Arthur Fair child, just returned from witnessing the "Old Homestead"
 "The very gentleman want to see!" exclaimed the officer.
 The young man had walked down from Fourteenth street, and his face was aglow with health. He looked inquir- ingly at the detective, who added
 II am the gentleman who sat behind you in the smoking car from Warhamp- ton this afternoon, and if you can spare a few minutes will be obliged for short conversation with you.'
 With pleasure" said Fairchild lead ing the way to a corner, where they were beyond the reach of eavesdroppers. Then, when both cigars were in full blast, the officer told his story.
 II am Folsom Simpson, detective in the employ of the well known - agency of this city, Something less than a fortnight ago Dr. Maidhotf of Ellenville, Conn.,, wrote to us asking that we send man to that town to investigate the robbery of Miss Liver more, who was the owner of valuable gem known as the rajah's ruby. Chief Varick dispatched an officer who picked up few points, but the doctor, instead of giving the aid that we had right to expect, interposed every obstacle he could."
 What reason have you for that as sertion:" asked Fairchild severely.
 You will not question it when you learn all that 1 know. Be that as it may, our man withdrew, and I took charge of the case"
 And pushed it to success, I presume?" was the inquiring comment of his lis tener.
 Fairly so Let me enumerate some of the facts which came to my knowl- edge. In the first place, Dr. Maidhoff received from Miss Livermore letter sent her from Calcutta, warning her that two sepoys or Thugs would soon leave that country for Ellenville for the pur- pose of securing the rajah's ruby, a gem 
 the possession of her family for couple of centuries or more."
 That Is quite correct" observed the young man, who doubtless knew that the physician had imparted that much to the detective.
 Now, these East Indians happened to arrive ill Ellenville on the same day that the letter reached there. Dr. MaidhOff was indignant when he was justly Ques- toned as to why on learning that bur- glary of the Livermore homestead was impending, he did not place guards in the house instead of submitting Miss Livermore to a shock which some peo- pie believe was the cause of her dcath.'
 II do not understand the meaning of thtH remark"
 II say some people believe that the shock caused her death, when the fact is that Miss Livermore is alive at this hour"
 II hope you understand the language you are using, sir
 Most certainly do. I do not think that even you will deny that Miss Liver more is now at her home in Warhamp- ton, with her niece, Miss Evelyn Glider, to whom you are engaged for marriage"
 Arthur Fairchild did not deny it. On the contrary, he compressed his lips and held his peace until, observing the hesi- tation of the officer, he quietly said
 "I am listening."
 "The sepoys or Thugs committed the burglary as they planned, and believed for time that they had secured the real rajah's ruby, whereas that which they obtained was nothing but piece of col ored glass, intended to serve the very purpose that it did serve. They started on their way home with the supposed prize, but had not gone far when they discovered the trick that had been played on them. They returned to renew their attempt to secure it, or to be revenged on Dr. Maidhoff."
 "Revenged for what?" sharply inter- rupted Fairchild.
 For outwitting them-One of the strongest motives that such persons can have. They lurked in the neighborhood of the Livermore homestead and doubt less discoversd the truth"
 What do you mean by the 'truth?'"
 That the rajah's ruby was in the pos session of the doctor, or rather of him and yourself, for on a certain night not long ago you sat with him in the upper room of the house with the lamp burn ing on the table, while you discussed what should be done with the gem, meanwhile passing it back and forth be- tween you. Ido not think you will deny that"
 II have not done so."
 "If you wish to know why I am so certain about it, reply that I saw you thus engaged"
 Arthur Fairchild turned and stared at the detective as if he would look him through. The only response he made was:
 II am listening; go on."
 "The warning which I gave Martha, the servant girl, put you and the doctor on your guard, so that the two scoun- drels, prowling on the outside, dared not attack you. You and the doctor agreed that the best course was for you tc bring the ruby to New York, and you did so today"
 "How can you know that?"
 "You carried it wrapped in raw cotton and brown paper, and placed it on the inside of your vest on the left side. As
 
 gave it to the clerk, who deposited it in the safe, and you imagine that it is still there."
 Fairchild bounded to his feet.
 "Has it been stolen?" he gasped.
 "Keep cool; it is still there, though but for me it would have been gone be- yond all possibility of recovery by you or any one else"
 You take away my breath. I don't know what to think"
 'In the same car with you from War hampton rode dark skinned person dressed in the height of fashion. He sat on the opposite side and few seats from you"
 'I recall him, though gave him no particular attention"
 Nevertheless he bestowed particular attention on you, for he, too, knew that you carried the raiah's ruby, and he was