The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-09-13

found the dagger gone, as they had ex
pected, and the cabinet locked, but witt
the key in the lock
In moment the dagger which Berry
had brought was put into the place OF
the other, the outline of the weapon
showing Oh the plush lining exactly the
spot where it had lain.
Sir Jaffray locked the door of the
cabinet and put the key in his pocket
with sigh of relief
II thought your wits would help me,
Beryl, he said. feeling very grateful
10 her "You were always "a clever
counselor.
II have had another idea, " she said
THAT little gold filigree ball was taken
of one of the pair OF bracelets of which
Lola gave me one. | have brought it
with me, and | should like to put it
back among her jewelry, as it will de-
stroy another Of the links which seem
to have had such effect upon Mr.. Gift
ford. Even if the rest of the bracelet
should be found and this is here among
her jewelrv there IL 40 connection
shown. "
"You ar right, certainly right" ex-
claimed Sis Jaffray. Let us go to her
room and put it there. -
They went up without saying any
thing more, and after searching in
etfectually among Lola's jewels for the
bracelet they put Beryls among them.
What shall we do about the mother,
Jaffray?" asked Beryl when they had
locked mp the jewels.
81 will not tell her more than is
necessary; but, if there is 10 be any real
trouble through this, of course she will
have TO be told. | am afraid for her
and she will feel il the more keenlv |
and brood Oh it so much because she is
l.Crc.
father is much better. If you
i.G, 4 will stay with her tonight and
much of tomorrow bat | must drive
back first and tell papa "
You Will take one great load off my
houlders if you will, " said Sir Jaffrav.
neXprcssibIy thankful 70 her.
/ will 20 20 her now," said the girl
.uietly, and will tell her all that need
e told and as gradually as possible. f"
They had reached the bottom of the
talrcase. The baronet stood in the
reat hall, Beryl being two or three
tops above him, with her hand on the
III the act of turning back
D 90 to Lady Walcote.
Your presence in the house is q
rplf a.. |
net. Il can't thank you yet as |
ould. -
i am sorry for all the trouble that
as come to you, Jaffray," she answer.
l, pauslng to look down ON him. IF
can help you, of course you know [
III. There is no need for any mention
thanks between such old friends"
AT that moment there was a commo.
Oh i'll the hall, and Mr.. Clifford en-.
red, followed by police inspector I.
Here is Sir Jaffray himself, Mr.
orderham, said the private detective
The inspector would like to see YOU.
:, about this most distressing affair."
IF it's convenient Sir Jaffrey," add. /,
the inspector.
certainty, inspector, certainly, re- !
led the baronet Come into the
ndy' . And, bracing himself for the i,
terview, he led the way, followed bv =,
two men, while Beryl went on
'wly up stairs
As she looked at them across the hall p
i 0lhord, who was the last of the
rec turned for a second and shrugged u
shoulders and lifted his hands with >.
gesture which she read to mean that W
netting serious had happened. d
Then, full of disquiet, she went on y
Lady Walcote's room.
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