Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15
CHAPTER XV.
"OH! WHAT HAVE DONE"

Max Manson felt that he had over stepped the bounds of strict prudence, but it capnot be said he regretted it. Knowing S5 he did that this man had the rajah's ruby in his possession, or at least had it a few hours before, and be- ieving that he was going to escape scot free, he could not resist the temptation of letting him know that he had grounds for his accusing words.
 He did not think 1t worth while to re- turn to the hotel and tell Simpson what had passed. The doctor had admitted nothing, and he did not suspect the iden- tity of his friend; the latter therefore possessed the same opportunity to carry out his schemes and combinations as at first.
 Folsom Simpson, finding himself alone, followed singular course, but one which it may be said was in keeping with his conduct since coming to Ellenville to look into the mystery of the rajah' ruby. Paying no further attention to Dr. Maid hoff or the young man whom he had seen in conversation with him at the Livermore homestead the evening before, he took the train to Northampton, whith- CT he learned Miss Glider had gone, though she must have returned to Ellen vile the previous evening, since she was at the physicians office at that time
 Arrived at this country town about noon, he found that it bore marked re- semblance to the one he had just left, having about the same number of in- habitants, though it boasted couple of dilapidated inns or hotels. EnSpOnciD,r liTnca in ono of fbaco bo ate his midday meal, and through some guarded inquiries learned that the new home of Miss Glider, like the one at FL lenville, stood on the outskirts and was an imposing structure, showing consid- erable wealth on the part of the occu- pants.
 Lighting a cigar, Simpson sauntered thither, on the alert as he did so. So far as he could judge the coast was clear, and stepping upon the porch he gave the bell gentle pull.
 It was answered by the servant Mar tha, who showed pleased surprise on recognizing him. Simpson bowed as courteously as though she were a prin- cess and extended his hand.
 II can't tell you how glad am to see you," he said, as she gingerly accepted the salute. How have you been, Mar tha, since your scare the other night?"
 "Oh, 1 am well, thank you," she re- piled, smiling all over her broad counte- nance; "but, mister, if you want to see Miss Glider she isn't at home"
 "Who said wanted to see herr I've come to see you, Martha" replied the audacious fellow, stepping into the hall I1s ,4o Tor, which was hardly set to rights as yet.
 Martha followed him with no little embarrassment, though it was evident that the round faced and genial detect i've had made an impression on the heart of the young woman.
 ''Sit down" he said, with good natured earnestness, motioning her to seat.
 Miss Glider would hardly be pleased if she knew this"
 But there is no need of her knowing 1t. You don't fancy I am going to tell her? Sit down-sit down, say, or I don't know what I will do," and he made as if he meant to compel her. Thereupon she laughingly complied, and Simpson, holding his bnt and cane, said in his most insinuating voice:
 "You haven't forgot our meeting the other night, Martha?"
 Indeed I'll never forget that as long as live; it was awful"
 "Yes, it was rather stirring. I was glad I was able to take care of you"
 "I'll always remember your kindness. When catched a glimpse of you as was a-Yalkin up the path, I just thought I won1d faint I was sure it was that