Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-05-24
MYSTERY OF FY}{E FY}R{E GREHF RUBY
BY LUCIE ST. DEANE.
1894, byAmerican Press Association.]

To test myself, walked in from the
country, instead of allowing Mr.. Bridges
to bring me in his carriage. One of the
strangest things about my experience
with that dreadful drug was that when
reached the station l could not per-
ceive the slightest effects from it. Twas
as strong, as robust, as powerful and
active as ever in all my life.
Duty called me to New York, and
went thither without delay. Twas sorry
to learn afterward that my good wife
had begun to feel anxious about me;
but, not suspecting anything of the kind,
| devoted a little time to work before
going home.
At the Astor House learned that
Mr.. and Mrs Howard had staid there
on the night they came in from New
Jersey. They left the following day to
sail for England A little inquiry
brought me the oabman, an honest,
straightforward fellow, who had taken
their luggage to the pier, and he assured
me that he saw them on the upper deck
of the Campana when she swung out
into the stream.
The fact that they had sailed on this
ocean greyhound some two weeks before
proved that they were well over toward
the other side of the world and probably
touring on the continent or we'll on their
way to India
"They have taken with them their
secret" REFLECTED, "a secret which has
baffled me and every one that had any
thing to do with it. y
started to 60 down to Maiden lane,
but the afternoon was so far along that
I was apprehensive of not finding Mr..
Brown, so deferred my call until the
morrow.
On my way up town I dropped in at
the Windsor, but learned that Mr.. Sand
husen had joined his family at their city
residence. Then decided that the best
thing to do was to 60 to my home, and
to that sweet, honest little wife who
persisted in welcoming me as though l
were one risen from the dead. Had she
known the whole truth her feeling per-
haps would have been justified, but |
made light of my experience and i'm
pressed upon her that she should never
worry until a month or two went by
without hearing anything from me.
Even then it might be that everything
was right
never saw man more pleased to
meet another than was my friend Brown
the following day when walked into
his store and offered my hand. He shook
it warmly and led the way back to his
Office.
II tell you, Wittner," he said in his
hearty fashion, "Sandhusen and I, and
suspect your wife, have been worrying
about you.
"Why should you do that3 I have
often been absent longer.
"Yes, but this whole business has
been so odd Weren't they sharp cou.
ple?'
"You refer to Howard and his wife?"
"Of course Whom else would l
mean?"
Eyes They're mighty shrewd, but
we ar not likely to see or hear from
ther again"
Z" md why not?"
"4'hey sailed on the Campana more
than two weeks ago."
II suspected they had left, but knew
nothing positive. I suppose you have
learned all about the trick they played
on us?'
1t was plain from Browns manner
that he had solved the mystery, which
was still hidden from me. l did not
wish him to know that, so smiled sig.
nifcantly, as if the whole thing was
clear.
Suppose you give me your theory,
and will see whether it agrees with
mine"
"Theoryl There's no theory about it
It's fact Besides you warned me
against the theorizing business Did
you hear about Burlingy"
was compelled to shake my head.
Fright after that scamp of Howard
sold ME Mana Sahib's ruby he sold
another to Burling down the street 1t
was smaller than mine, or, rather,
Sandhusen's, but so big that it would
excite wonder anywhere. Burling paid
him $l5. 900 for it and without delay
sent it to Amsterdam, certain Of trip
ling his money.
"How did he succeed?"
Directly after it should have reached
his correspondents Burling received a
cablegram saying that it was missing
Evidently they had made al investiga.
tion and learned something, for they
promised full particulars by mail
"And," added Brown impressively,
1.-THE particulars came.
CHAPTER XXI
FROM THE DIARY OF DAwAK NARADA, BEN
ARES, INDIA
The Americans are a delightful peo-
pie. / love them. They are bright and