The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-25

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having made few notes in my book Of
his remarks. ~ wish all persons were
equally concise and clear. And now
should like TO ask you most important
question"
"What is it?" he inquired, quietly.
"Simply this. Is it, in your opinion,
at all possible that Lady Pollock may
know more of the theft than she is sup
posed 10 know? Is il at all probable
that the whole business lis simply an
awful device TO obtain the jewels and
damages from the bank as well?"
He thought for a moment. and then
said
Anything is possible in these ex-
traordinary times. but such a supposi-
tion is certainly not very probable.
Lord Pollock is one of the richest men
in England, and his wife has an ex-
ceedingly liberal allowance, as | hap
pen 10 know from our own books. Still,
of course, such a thing is always pos
sible."
II hope | am not wronging her lady
ship in expressing such theory"
said, quickly; but we all know that
women in desperate straits will do des-
perate things. My next step will be TO
interview the persons who took part in
the transaction of handing over the dia-
monds last Monday morning"
Certainly" he replied; 1.-The head
cashier and the junior strongroom
clerk"
He pressed bell. and messenger in
uniform appeared.
''Be good enough TO send Mr.. Sydney
and Mr.. Wilson here"
Mr.. Sydney proved to be middle
aged, respectable looking man, whilst
Wilson was an ingenious boy of IS.
Both of them were obviously nervous
when addressed them.
(Which of you." asked, saw the
supposed messenger from Lady Pol
lock last Monday?"
II did, sir" returned the elder man.
81 was standing at my desk when a car
riage drove up, and a tall footman
alighted."
Describe him." | said.
"He was about six feet high, clean
shaven, powdered wig, small hands, and
long, thin face-in fact, he was the
typical footman all over"
"A clever disguise doubtless" re-
marked. What else?"
There was nothing else very notice
able, sir. He simply handed me the
letter, which l at once took in TO Mr.,
Reeves here (the submanager). Mr..
Reeves. having examined the note care
fully. told me to instruct Wilson, the
young gentleman here, to fetch the
case. This he did, and al once gave
il TO the man, who went off as briskly
as though he were the honestest chap
in the city of London"
THAT will do" said /; "and now,
what has Mr.. Wilson to tell us?" He
had nothing 10 say beyond confirming
his seniors words. and having thanked
the two officials for their information,
| dismissed them.
Rising from my chair, | told the sub
in few words, what | con-
doing next. l intended 60
ing straight to the Pollocks' house to
carry Oh my investigations from that |
END.
You are quite right, am sure" Mr..
Reeves replied, "and it will be well if
give you note of introduction 10 his |
lordship."
Sitting down, he hastily scribbled a
brief note, which placed in my pocket,
and then having shaken hands and
promised 10 inform him if anything OF
transpired, took my leave.
The hanson was waiting at the door.
NO. 23o Grosvenor Gate" cried TO
the cabby. The man touched up his
horse, which deposited the cab and me
70 minutes later at the house required.
Lord and Lady Pollock were out, the
servant informed me, but they were
home shortly before lunch
,on. Would | walk into the IL
irary and wait? | at once resolved 10
10 so, and was ushered into the apart
nent, where sat down and took out
he open letter of introduction.
1t was very short. as such letter nat
lrally would be. 1t simply stated that
was the official from Scotland Yard 10
whom the diamond robbery affair had
,een intrusted, and that any informa-
ion which could be given me al Gros-
;enor Gate might probably be of service
O me.
This was all that gathered on perus-
ng the note for the first time; hut. as
ny eyes wandered over it mechanically
second time. noticed. with curious
feeling of excitement in my brain,
which had escaped me on
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