Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-06-05

\ HHauaHle. MI Marsuen nau just asked
to see You, but Miss l. Estrange was going
out and he went out with her."
"Mr. Marsden asked for me?'
"Yes, madame: he said he would be
back directly"
Take away those things, then" re
turned her mistress in sharp voice.
"And I will dress; shall SO down to din
ner. 1t does me no good 10 be shut up
here"
Half an hour after the lamps in the
boudoir were lighted. and Mrs. Ruthven,
in black silk and jet, wrapped in n soft
Indian mantle of blue and gold, beneath
ting by the fire. She had scarce taken her
place when Virginie ushered in Captain
Shirley.
Excuse my dusty boots" he said com
ing quickly to her. Hearing you wished
! to see me l came at once. l am glad to
see you are looking better than I ex-
pected."
Yes: 1 am nearly myself" she re-
turned, smiling graciously, and motsonins
him to sit down. "When do you return
70 town."
by an early train tomorrow"
"And /, in the afternoon. Shall I see
you on my arrival?'
IF you need my services, yes; but /
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see my sister, who has been seriously i'll.
l ought to have gone before"
"To Ostend?" repeated Mrs. Ruthven,
as II to herself.
"But if can be of any use"
"Yes. you can," she interruptd abrupt.
! ly. do you remember q wonderful de-
tective who was employed by Lady Dart
rey to obtain evidence against her hus-
band in that famous case?"
II do. at least l recollect hearing OF
him" Shirley rose as he spoke. and rest
ed his arm on the mantel piece, his face
deep in shadow, us the lamp was behind
him.
"If you will get me this mans address,
! should be glad"
II have not the faintest idea where to
find him."
Lady Dartrey's solicitors would tel
you. He is n private detective, yo,
know, and l do not want any creature
10 know that am employing one on my
own account. You must undertake this
for me, Shirley"
II will, if you are so anxious for 1t
But I must warn you that he will be q
costly machine, and, unfortunately, you
have not the faintest clew to guide him
wait until"
Until all chance of discovery has
passed by? No, Captain Shirley, have
too much common sense. Find me this
nan, or shall do 1t myself"
II will look for him and bring him to
you. Mrs. Ruthven."
81 shall be quite content with his ad-
iress'
"You will hear what the police de-
| tective Marsden has sent for has to
say?"
81 shall follow my own line. No mat,
ter! But hush, I will speak to you later"
The door opened to admit Lady Dorring-
ton and her brother.
II have sent for one of the best detec-
tives in their employment to Scotland
Yard" said Marsden to Mrs. Ruthven,
after they had exchanged n few words.
"And l must beg you not to leave until
you have given him your own version of
the story and show him the position in
which the thief surprised you. The tent
remains as it Is until he comes! we will
keep his coming dark, as the thief, or
thieves, will be less on their guard, If
they think the local Dogberries only are
concerned"
"But, Mr.. Marsden, really do no>
think I could bear to enter that horrible
tent again! You do not know"
II can we'll imagine your condition of
mind Yet, my dear Mrs. Ruthven, you
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| may tend to discover the scoundrel who
not only robbed you, but endangered your
life. Let me entreat you to stay n couple
of days longer. I expect the detective
officer tonight. 1 ought to tell you, that
in the road outside the Oldbridge gate
you know it?"-to Lady Darlington
there was a slight mark, as if a two
wheeled conveyance had turned sharply
round: but on such night when vehicles
of all kinds were coming and going, il
proves nothing"
"You really must not go, Mrs. Ruth,
venw said Lady Dorrington, impres.
sively.
II will not oppose you, then," said the
but lost labor, the search for my Jewels
mo, no. I do not give up hope yet,
cried Shirley. Detectives do wonderful
things"
"There goes the gong. I must run
away and dress. You will join US at din
uer, will you not. Mrs. RuthvenT
Thank you, will"
Lady Dorrington and Shirley went OF
to their respective rooms, and Marsden
pushing a low ottoman close to Mrs
Ruthven, sat down, almost at her feet.
"You are a shade less pallid than you
were," he said, taking her hand. Let
! i
proceeded deliberately to manipulate hel
wrist. 81 cannot say how awfully cut
up l am about this frightful business! II
were a millionaire, and could replace
the gems you have lost!
Even If you were, you could not" in
terrupted Mrs. Ruthven, leaving her hand
in his. "There are associations" She
paused.
II know" said Marsden-"Poor Char
lie"
"Charliew she repeated, In a peculiar
tone.
AT any rate you will not leave until
can accompany you." he continued.
must stay and see this detective myself
VERY WELL" and she tried to withdraw
Ter hand: Marsden kissed 1t and let 1t go
did you see Miss LEstrange safely
home?" she asked.
"Nora? No. Fortunately Winter
turned up, and Gnvo her ovor to him
It was too dark to lot her go alone"
There was pause, then Mrs. Ruthvcr
lsked, dreamily. as II speaking out Of hol
thoughts:
"What did the jeweler In Paris sn!
hat man who was collecting rubies fol
Russian prince was willing to give FOL
mine!'
IT don't remember" said Marsden
When? When you were last In ParisF Z
. "Yes. Don't you remember the clasI
, IF the necklace did not seem secure, ant
gave it to the jeweler that Count Henr
de Meudon recommended Or, was i
, before you met me there in JuneT
Before, I think. should not hav,
, forgotten, had I heard, though my mint
, was full of different matter" An ex
, pressive glance gave point to his words.
Mrs. Ruthven looked down with
thoughtful smile.
well, believe this agent, or jewe
merchant. offered something like 1.5OO.
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