The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-03-16
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Luck! I cannot see much luck about
it; do not understand you," said.
perhaps not, yet it is luck. I know
something already of this matter. OF
course" she continued, Il know moth
ing with regard to this Individual case,
but cases of similar nature have lately
taken place on the continent, and I
have little doubt that they are the work
of the same gang, or same individual.
The fact is, they have been puzzling
the Paris Perfect of Police for months.
Mr.. Kaye will lose his post as private
secretary to Lord scarborough if any
suspicion rests upon him. 1t must be
our business to clear him and bring the
thieves to justice-no easy matter, can
assure you. This case, however, fresh
ems the scent of the trail which have
already alluded to, and I may as well
say plainly that 1 am languishing for
something to do"
AS she said the last words, hope
sprang within me. l knew enough of
Miss Cusack to feel certain that the
mystery would now be cleared up.
1]Cd'c HE I!O", III. Sic
said, quickly; you shall hear from me
as soon as I find anything out"
Some days passed without anything
fresh occurring. On the evening Of the
third day I had a brief note from Kaye
Miss Cusack was right. Lord South
bourough had informed him that he
would dispense with his services.
Poor fellow" I thought, things are
indeed going badly with him.
On the following morning, rather tc
my surprise, Miss Fortescue called tc
see me. She came ostensibly as patti
|ent, and was shown into my consulting
room.
Are you ill?" said, the moment
saw her; ''if so, l shall be glad to &C
into your case, but otherwise-''
ooh, I know what you would say, she
interrupted, land am not ill-that is
in body; but have you never ministere6
to a mind diseased, DR.. Lonsdale?'
II am afraid that is scarcely my pro.
VINCE" I answered. I looked at hel
earnestly as 1 spoke. On the two las,
occasions when I had seen her, hat
scarcely time to notice her personal ap
pearance, but now I saw that her face
bore considerable claims to great beau
ty; it was also the sort of face which
interests me immensely, being full Of
viVacity and charm, the features good
the eyes bright the lips kindly.
THAT girl would make good wife tt
the man who wins her." said to my
self, and I sighed with fresh acces!
of pity for poor Kaye.
II know Frank has written to YOU
she said, interrupting my thoughts
Everything is too dark, too dreadful
Lord scarborough has requested hin
to resign his post. Beyond doubt, hi
suspects him; his prospects are ruined
What is to be done?'
I'VE must clear him. I said; and a:
I spoke gave an impatient movement
What was the mater with Miss Gu.
sack? Why had she not written ?Thret
or four days had passed since I ha6
seen her, and in the interval had ha6
no line, no telegram, nothing. AS {
rule she was very quick in all her move
ments; her mind, on occasions like thu
present, seemed to work like a flash.
saw that Miss Fortescue was gazing a
me with Impotence.
when you say you will clear him
why do you not set about it?' she said
II have taken steps," 1 replied; g.
am afraid this is case for patience.
"Patience!" she answered, with {
sigh, land all the time he, poor fellow
is going under. This terrible trouble il
weighing on his mind. He is the hes
fellow in the world, but who can stant
up against suspicion?"
"While you do not share in those sus
picions," I answered., Kaye has n,
cause to lose his faith
II share in them!" she exclaimed. %
would rather cut off my right hand
Some scoundrels are at the bottom o
this. Oh! DR.. Lonsdale, do something
and let me help you. I shall lose IN,
senses if there is nothing for me to do
Il am already asking woman t.
help me-" I said, slowly, "although
have not mentioned her NAME"
"A woman? But no other woman
ought to help Frank but me-"
] smiled.
do not be INPATIENT I said; "an'
you have no cause to be jealous Th
| lady to whom I refer has one Of tn
| most acute detective brains in tn
whole Of London. Now 1 tell you wha
I will do. 1 will write her note, an,
you shall take it to her. I believe sh
is working hard in the matter, but il
a case like this there is not a momen
| to lose."
"Oh, how good you are" said the CIR
Having directed the letter, 1 hande
| tito Miss Fortescue.
During the rest of my days bus
work often wondered what sort Of in
terVieW Violet Forescue and Miss Gu
sack had had. The day itself passed
however, and many days followed in it
train, and I heard nothing fresh. l
was not until the following Wednesda
week that I received telegram fror
Miss Cusack. It was worded as follows
BE at home at five o'clock this even
ing. Will call to see YOU
| My heart leapt as I read the words
At five o'clock to the minute Miss Gu
sack was shown into my consulting
room.
why did you send the girl to me?