The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-27

rich, SO real, or so dignified, as just now.
when the entire suite was spread out I'M
der the gas, on the rector's crimson table
cloth.
The next afternoon there was a sharp
rap at the Miss Doran's door and Mrs.
Capel and the rector walked in, to the
genuine dismay of the two girls. The
visitors had not gone through the usual
tormallty of knocking al the chief en-
trance, and accepting the slavey's stand
ing lie. No. they came Up direct; and
Dolly's hacking cough informed them that
she at least was within.
On, what a poor, cold room 1t was, but
neat and refined and self-respecting, just
like its tenants. Mrs. Capers quick eye
took in many clever little Shifts that
made 1T both tasteful and homelike; she
also noticed that there was no fire.
I come to bring you good news" said
the rector, as be shook hands '"Those
lovely stones were shown to my friend
the lapidary this morning, and he pro-
nounces them real-real stones of enor-
nous value"
But the jeweler-" began Dolly.
Yes" interrupted Mrs. Capel, ut was
their size and perfect condition that mis-
led people-similar stones are extremely
rare, even in London or Amsterdam, much
less over here; and a jeweler who was Of
fered such wonderful emeralds across the
counter, in a cardboard box, and wrapped
in newspaper, would not dream of looking
at them seriously
THAT is true" added the rector, "but
the old dealer had his suspicions-very
faint ones, no doubt. and you had most
happy escape out of his hands. Only sup
pose for a minute that you had sold the
set for five pounds-I declare Harris Fo-
ley, the lapidary turned quite pale when l
told him of your adventure
Now, we have a capital plan,' said
the rectory on a visit" When seeing a re-
fusal on MabePs lips, Now now pray hear
me out. You, Miss Mabel, shall go over to
London at once. We know of nice quiet
lodgings. friend of ours will undertake
to transact your business and dispose of
the emeralds to the very best advantage.
1t may take a little time of course.
But" broke in Mabel, hastily. ct may
as well tell you candidly, Mrs. Capel that
we have no money beyond my weekly
earnings, and if 1 give up my pupils, even
if had the means to go to London, what
would we do?''
'Ah! I see you have no faith in your
good fortune" said the rector. Now
have; and 1 am going to advance you a
certain sum, whether you will or not-you
shall repay me, of course. some day-and
meanwhile / am your pastor, and you will
have to obey me-" and he smiled. He
was handsome man of So tall and erect
with kindly face, and remarkably TAX
ing expression.
I'VE will send cab for you both in an
hours time" added his practical wife
unless you would like me to remain and
help you to pack? Very we'll then, If you
are not at the rectory at 4 o'clock,
shall return and fetch you" And forth
with, she and her husband departed.
Mrs. Capel, however, could not separate
sisters
NAMED at the rectory in a condition of
intense anxiety and bewlderment whilst
Madame's legacy was dispatched to Lon
don to seek its fortune. After some delay
the amazing intelligence arrived
not merely that the parure was
composed of matchless emeralds
but that it had been rec
ognized and sworn to, as a set of long
missing and celebrated jewels, the prop
erty of the crown of France Moreover
that the French government were prepar-
ed to repurchase them for the sum of f1O,-
600 sterling.
When Dolly and Mabel heard these most
wonderful tidings, they could hardly be-
lieve that they were not dreaming. How
ever, they soon found that the news was
delightful reality. Everything was
speedily arranged for them by their good
friends, and the jewels exchanged for a
large check, and a short time afterwards
the sisters followed the emeralds over to
Paris. They went south. as their benefac-
tress had predicted, where, among the
soft, warm, langrous airs and orange
groves, Dolly received not merely a re-
prieve, but a new lease of life The happv
pair made dutiful pilgrimage to Aries
and there conscientiously carried ont
Madame's request. AS to who Madame
was or the manner in which the crown
jewels came into her possession, is a
mystery perhaps a state mystery which
is the subject of vain speculation. idle
conjecture and foolish guesses, even to
the present hour. But the hand which
held the key of the enigma is in dust. and
the secret died with Madame Vouvray.
CThe End.)