Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-05-22

then we will examine the terrace an.
grounds"
"Where, I fear. wen find but little,
said Winton.
'Given q quarter of an hours start
and 1t will be almost impossible to catcl
the ruffian," observed Shirley.
The only chance Is that some accom-
plice may split. A laundering big rswart
is the thing" said Lord Dorrington.
'On such a night, with numbers of peo
pie going about, any stranger would pas,
unnoticed." returned Shirley.
The entrance Of the butler interrupted
THE man and horse are ready, SIR"
wait" said Marsden.
There Is my note" said DR.. Weldon
Tell your messenger to keep ringing tht
night bell till some one comes. He knowi
my house"
"Oh, yes. sir"
Then Marsden rose and gave full d.
rections a. to giving his missive into the
hands Of the inspector at Oldbridgs.
"Who are you ssnding3"
Tom Harris, sir, on Brown Robin"
Good. Tell him to ride Hike the dsvil
then bring me lantern in the conserve.
tory. Quick. We will see II there are
any tracks"
1T II almost Incredible that In such I,
,lace, with crowds Of people ut hand, such
an outrage could have been committed" !"
said Shirley, who seemed dazed by his
astonishment and concern.
1T Is done. however, and very effectu
ally. l am utterly confounded! 1t seems
3 sort Of personal disgrace that such an
outrage should have been perpetrated op
a guest at Evesleigh."
Come on" said Winton impatiently.
"Dorrington," said his host, pausina
Il wish you would take Lady Blankford
IN to supper and keep the people going. II
The truth Is known there will be such an
Internal row. Every one will be panic
struck, and I want them to get their
supper in peace. Tell the marchioness
what you like. Say l am looking aftes
Mrs. Ruthven. TellsMrs. LEstrange and
Nora not to talk about the theft"
Every WELL" said Lord Darlington
obediently, and hurried away to do his
brother-in-law bidding.
Winton's cool head and practiced inteln
Sence made him the natural guide In such
an investigation.
The gravel on the terrace without wa,
hard and dry, and, save two faint. scarce
ly perceptible Impressions which might
be footprints. there was no sign that the
robber had lain In wait there.
Near the spot where Winton and hi
host stood was a short fight of steps
leading to the pleasure ground beneath,
which here ended in a thick growth OF
evergreens, through which a walk led to Q
gate opening on the high road to Old.
bridge. This gate was usually locked,
but was favorite means of egress to ps-
destrians going to and from the town.
LET US have a look along here" said
Winton. "Hold the lantern lower"
Seeking carefully as they went, the,
examined every inch Of ground at either
side of the path, and had proceeded about
a hundred yards when Winton uttered An
exclamation, and snatched the lantern
from the bewildered butler.
whats this?" he cried, STOPPING II
drag a dark bundle from under the low
growing branches Of some thick laurels.
Marsden eagerly assisted, and they
quickly unrolled a short, wide, foreign
looking black cloak, from which fell q
mask and a long knife. something like q
bowie knife.
"The scoundrel cast his skin herer' ssi&
Marsden, making sure there would be
no pursuit till the conservatory door was
opened and his victim recovered. Good
God! that poor woman had a narrow
escape. If fright and chloroform together
had not made her insensible, he would
have murdered her"
professional thieves in Europe seldom
shed blood. believe" returned Winton.
LET US break a couple Of branches to
mark the spot where we made the find"
(To be continued.)