Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-07-18

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promise to keep up that divertins Eas
End talk. l Ike T. Do yen think 20,
can manage to do sor'
"Ratherr' said Mr.. Apps.
''And 1t 10 Q capital makeup. Captain
Norman" she went on do you know
that at first. Just Cor one moment.
thought you were . real burglar"
Fancy that now!' said Mr. Apps
He was relieved at seeing an obvious
way out Of his difficulty. There's moth
ing like doing the thing in . proper
striteforward wy"
And" said Lady Staplehurst, with
her fan on his arm as they walked
across the room, you have got thu
East End accent capitaily."
"'Tain't SO dusty, Is itT'
She beckoned to the gondolieR.
Captain Norman and are great
friends" she said in an explanatory
way. He has not been long home from
abroad. and he knows scarcely any
one"
"Not q blessed soul" echoed Mr..
Apps.
Isn't It capitalr' asked Lady Staple
hurst Of the gondolier, delightedly,
How much more interesting 1t would
be II every one would make only talH
to me In their character"
well, blow. mew said Lady Staple!
hurst, screwins her pretty mouth in he'd
effort to initiate the cockney's accent;
"blow me II this amt q fair take-l
mean like dah," she laughed. ITS NO
use, Captain Norman. l can't talk as
you can"
Its a gift" said Mr.. Apps. that's
what it is"
You don't want to be introduced to
anybody here. I supposeY'
Not me-"
"You have heard Of"
She pointed In the direction Of the
gondOlier.
"All want to-"
Hes really making q big name In
the house, you know. watch his
career with great interest"
Thinks a jolly lot of himself"
"Oh. think lot Of him, too" re-
marked Lady Staplehurst, pleasantly
"And Is that a Jimmy sticking out Of
your jacket pocket? This is. indeed,
You don't know how It works;
1 supposeY"
"well. I've got a kind Of hidea." said
Mr.. Apps. Look ere. You put this
end in and"
Mr.. Apps found himself getting quite
excited in the explanation that he gave.
1t was a new sensation to meet one
who showed an intelligent interest in
his profession. and he could not help
fiattered. Looking up, he saw
the gondolier gazing at him.
HE don't look 'appy. that chap" said
Mr.. Apps.
"will you excuse me for one mo-
"Wot are you going up tor he said.
II want to speak to him."
"Oh" with relief II don't mind
that"
While Lady Staplehurst was making
he gondolier resume his ordinary ex.
.essiOn Mr.. Apps thought and thought,
The couple prOmenading after the
waltz looked curiOusly at him.
You are In the worst AZ you were
,ver in, Emery" said MI. Apps
you're a 'aving 'em on toast, You are
,ut you'll'be glad to get upstairs agen
lou want them diamonds, that's wOt
'ou want Time means money to you
Emery"
Lady Staplehurst hurried toward tht
doorway. A murmur Of amusement |
vent through the room as the guestj |
aw a new arrival In the costume Of 1 i
'olice constable. accompanied by a mai
n plain clothes. Mr.. Apps. thinkin}
'ver his exploits, gazing abstractedly
t his boots, regretting their want Of i
'olish. did not see them until the plain
lOthes man tapped him on the shoul- |
Ter.
What Apps againy' exclaimed the
nan.
"Yus." said the burglar. discontented-
=. "Yus. 1t is Apps agine. MI. Walker.
md vurry glad you are to see him.
we no daht."
Always a pleasure to meet a gentle
nan like you." said Mr.. Walker. cheer
ully, as he conducted him to the door
yay. I've wanted to run up against
ou before"
Much commotion in the ballroom at
be diverting little scene. General
greement that Lady Staplehurst was
perfect genius at entertaining.
But, loveliest," said the gondolier
to aLdy Staplehurst. ''isn't
his carrying a Joke rather too far?
hats a real detective
II know" said the loveliest girl, trem-
ling now a little. That's q real bur
lar. too"
"a real"
Yes, yes. Don't make q fuss. I,
ont want the dance spoiled. Take me
own to supper. like a good fellow
he Columbian.