The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-06-22
CHAPTER TX,

CHAPTER TX.
The last week of October saw nearly
all the personages in this true history as
sembed in town
Nora L'Estrange was almost ashamed
of the eager pleasure with which she hail
ed their removal TO London. The change
of scene, the various objects of interest,
the different occupations of town. CON
trasled with those of the country, reused
and diverted her.
Beatrice and her attendant fraulein
were left with Winton's aunt, Mrs. Ath-
erley, who had invited them to stay with
her in Oldbridge, in order that the young
lady might have music lessons from the
organist of the cathedral, and be preserv-
ed from the Reorganization of life In a
London lodging, where she was TO join
her mother before Christmas.
Winton, as was expected, soon made his
appearance, and then Marsden: both be-
slowing good deal of their spare time on
the ladies of Brookdale. SO the days went
speedily and PLEASANTLY with the help of
galleries and concerts by day, and then
tiers III the evening Nora battered hprerif
that by the careful cultivation of more
frank friendlincss of manner toward Win
ton, she was killing out warmer feelings
in her heart, and at any rate successfully
masking the true state of affairs in that
weak citadel.
Mrs. Ruthven, however, put in a claim
for Il good deal of her trustees time and
attention. She also found il expedient to
take up her abode in the capital. The
police gave her little hope of recovering
her lost property, but the preliminaries
of her new purchases made her presence
requisite.
Have you seen Miss LEstrange?" ask
ed Mrs. Ruthyen. one morning when Shjr-
ley had been admitted before luncheon.
mo, thought Of calling, but did not
see what business l had 10 do So
Il wish you would. Why should you
mott"
Il do not know. Mrs. L'Estrange is
, rather stand off"
POOH she returned with an express
sion of contempt Mrs L'Estrange is
nobody, They called here Yesterday, but
was out. Shirley, l wish you would
make love TO Nora. 1t would not be
bad marriage for you, and you need not
marry her if you do not like"
What is the real reason of your re-
! gard for my intercstsE"
! Il want to see you cut out Winton."
Il do not think there is anything to in
! terfere with in that direction. The run
ming at present is all on Marsden's side"
! Mrs. Ruthven stopped to pick up her
pocket handkerchief before she replied
/ Well, cut Mursden out Why should you
| not? You have been something of a fav-
orite with women. more experienced wom-
en- than Nora L'Estrange, before this"
II am tiattcred,' said Shirley with a
! self dissatisfied smile Still imagine
"Oh, | would give anything to see Won
safely married to Nora L'Estrange," she
! interrupted, claSping her hands together
with n fcrvcnt air. What denouement
the whole thing would be-" and she laugh
ed-a cruel, hooking laugh.
What whole thngE" asked Shirley.
with an angry look
My good friend, am thinking of com
/ plcations which do not enter your mind"
Il do not see how they can when am
/ in ignorance
Here Mrs. Ruthyen's courier entered
with note. which she took and glanced
| at.
Let him came up" she said, and sat a
moment in silence twisting it with her
Am l in the way?" asked Shirley, with
| some stiffness
NO. no. you can stay" said Mrs
Ruthyen, carelessly, and as she spoke the
detective. Waite, was shown in.
so. you are back AGAIN. she said
Have YOU anything frcsh?"
Something, i" he hesitated and
glanced at Shirley.
"Oh, you may speak. This gentleman,
Captain Shirley" with slight emphasis
on the name, was. you remember. at the
ball when | was robbed, and knows all
about it."
Waite bowed gravely.
Il have just come from Brussels" he
| said. "A report | heard at, no matter
where. induced me 10 visit q merchant
there who it was said, had some fine
rubies for sale. They were certainly
very fine and were, find. bought from
a respectable looking young man. of small
stature and very dark complexion, who
! said he was a native of India He spoke
French very imperfectly. He had. he
said, inherited the stones from an uncle
( lie stated he was n native of Pondi-
cherry and had offered the gems in Paris,
but could not get his price. This sur
. prised the jeweler, as he asked less than
their value, which the purchaser. Van
dersluys, Rue DC Ia Montague. gave him.
After much trouble. l traced this man
back 10 Ostend, and ascertained that
/ passenger answering 10 his description
embarked on board the Dover steamboat
about three weeks ago. and there | lost
/ all trace
But YOU must find il again" exclaimed
/ Mrs. Ruthven. who had listened intentlv
You know the reward l offered for the
jewels themselves. l will double it if
You enable me 10 punish the robber, Do
/ you not think l am right 2" she added with
sudden startling vehemence 10 Shirley.
who hesitated an instant and then re-
piled:
Certainly. Mrs. Ruthven, certainly
Such a miscreant deserves no mercy"
From Poudicherry, did he say? Did
he give any name?"
NO. | fancy the jeweler was too glad
10 get such a bargain. 10 make many in
quiries."
You do not intend TO give up?' cried
Mrs. Ruthven. eagerly.
Certainly not. madame. These are the
first tracks" He paused and gave a
quick, questioning glance at Mrs Ruth
ven, who slightly bent her head. Yes"
he went on. the first tracks | have hit on
and l am determined not to give up till l
have done all man can do to find the ras-
cal and his accomplices, if he has any"
Il should imagine he had" said Shir-
ley, who had risen, and going over TO the
fire, stirred il into a blaze. "A man