The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-14


queer name-without dsrespect to you. Of
course there was his lordship's diamonds
That's an old story" she interrupted.
And then there's your jewels, my lady, al
though the police had no notice about them"
Your jewels?" repeated Dorothy, turning
to her mother with well-fegned surprise.
When did you lose them?"
Lady Lesson gave her glance that was
scornful as it was cold, and turned to the in
spector for the rest of his story
When l got here continued the inspec-
tor Il hid myself in the shrubbery just OPP
posite the house, and watched the windows.
Everyone was a-bed except your ladyship,
and it wasn't late when you put out your
CANDLE
NO." she said, seeing him pause interrog-
lively.
AN hour went by, and was just thinking
I'd get off home to bed when 1 sees"
Lady Lessons face of white agony and sus-
pense penetrated even the inspectors dull ma
ture, and he came to a sudden slap.
- &c on" she said, feeling as if she could
mot bear this torture any longer; what did
you see"
1T was man, first of ALL my lady-a tall
fellow, in ulster that hid his figure He
had black comforter round his neck and
across his mouth, and his hat slouched over
his eyes, so 1 couldn't make much of him.
But knew he was up to good there at
that time of night and had mind to lose
sight of him.
Quite right" she forced herself to say.
He stood there nearly hour far
could make out, and then he joined by
female; they whispered together for
while, and after this she went away again"
Lady Leeson drew deep breath.
You saw her face?"
NO" answered the inspector promptly;
"she had hood drawn right over it, but
could just see that she was tall"
Lady Lesson actually laughed; the relief
was so intense.
Go on-what next?" she said, encourag-
ingy.
well, my lady, there was another spell of
waiting and then the female beckoned him,
l fancy for he disappeared into the house
'Ah! my fine gentleman I've got you now
thinks to myself, like a rat in trap And
l hid in the porch and bided my time Pres
emily he came sneakng out and I grabbed
him as neat as ever you saw, taking him so
una wares-like. 1 had a stout piece of rope
in my pocket and 1 handcuffed him first
and then tied his legs together, so that he
could just walk, but not away; and so 1
got him to Markham's cottage, and we kept
him safe between us until l sent for two po-
Hcemen to come and help me. He was lodged
in goal by the morning, and when he was
searched your joolery found about him.
my lady"
DO they know who he is?" inquired Lady
Lesson, without looking at her daughter.
Yes, my lady; he is a thief called the
Duke because of his 'aughty ways and
handsome face. He's been concerned in a
good many robberies, and served five years
for one; but though he has been suspected
often since he has never been caught until
took him in the very act last night my
lady"
The inspector rubbed his hands gleefully
He felt that he had at last achieved great
ness and there never could be any COM
plant of the provincial police again. since
one of them had accomplished what all the
London force had failed to do.
And Lady Lesson radiant, too, from
different cause She took sovereign out
of her purse, and put it into the mans hand
You have saved my Jewels she said; "and
valued them greatly; but am more pleased
still that the man is caught I hope he will
be safe in prison for some time to come now
and out of harms way"
You may take your oath of that, my
lady," answered the Inspector, excitedly;
and thank your ladyship kindly. 1 only
did my duty Of course, but it is always well
to be encouraged in this way. Your iooe,s
will be returned on application" he con-
cluded.
Lady Lesson thanked him, and then she
told the coachman to turn the horses head,
and take her home again, order which
naturally fiabbergasted him, considering what
hurry she had been in to catch her train
few minutes ago.
81 shall be wanted here to give evidence"
she explained, feeling it necessary to give a
reason for her sudden change of front you
win know where to find me. inspector, When
you want me-"
~All right, my lady, thank you again." he
said, and went his way, to publish his great
e. achievement through the whole length and
breadth Of Bushworth.
Lady Lesson looked almost young again as
she sprang out Of the carriage at the door of
the Dover House The servants welcomed
her return with effusion. Dorothy who
looked pale and languid, walked back quietly
to her room. and began to unpack But when
evening came she had still touched no food
and her cheeks were so flushed, her eyes so
unnatWa11y bright Lady Lesson felt alarmed,