The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-09
The GOLDEN IDOL.
by FERGUS HUME

But though the vicar was we'll satisfied
with the result of this visit, Teddy was
not. He realized that his chance Of find
ing Nebby was slender indeed There
was nothing to distinguish him from the
thousands of gutter arabs who swarm
in London. But there was no doubt that
he knew good deal. Norah had told
Teddy how scared he had been at the
mention of the name Wang-Ho. He had
probably come up to- realize what he
could on his spci1s OR. it might even be
that If his knowledge extended to the
existence of the other missing images.
he had ambitions in their direction. The
Wherewitha1 for his journey he had no
doubt obtained from hGaskell, who had
always been ready to respond to his calls
for aid.
Illuminating thus, arpther idea crossed
Teddy's mind. What ii Gaskcll too knew
about the idol, and had sent Nebby will.
1t to London to avert suspicion from
himself! He had never been able to feel
any sort of faith in Rowland GaskeIl.
But two days later an event happened
which showed him that in this matter,
at all events. he did the lawyer an in
Justice. A note came from the Rev.
Stephen Daw, asking him to call. At
once he hurried to Viper street hoping
to lind that Nebby had returned But
that had not happened.
Mr.. Vyse," said the Rev. Daw, look.
Ing more severe than ever, though he
was none the less cordial for that. you
will no doubt be surprised to hear that
someone else has been inquiring for that
Wretched ladn'
Il am very much surprised-unless it
! happens to have been the police!"
mo, 1t was not the police. A wom-
an -"
"A woman?" Interrupted Teddy.
Yes" assented Mr.. Daw. at cannot
exactly say she was a lady; but she was
evidently person of some refinement y
Tall. dark hair and eyes, rather Jew
ish looking?"
Dear me; have you seen her, then?'
Yes, I've seen her But not here JaeI
Moss is her name. In spite of her re-
fnement, I fear she is after no good,
Mr.. Daw. May 1 ask what information
you gave her?'
''None-I had none to givei have not
heard a word Of the lad!''
Did she say whom she came from?y
From Mr.. Gaskell. She brought his
| card, as you did. hope-I hope Mr.. Gas
kell has not been deceived in this per-
son. said he, nervously.
| ST think he has, replied Teddy, with
/ significance. However. no harms dene.
If any one else should come to you for
information I shall be very much obliged,
Mr.. Daw, If you will send at once for
me-
| This the clergyman promised he would
| do; and Teddy returned to his hotel.
| He guessed what had happened. Ell
! Marks had also applied to Gaskell about
/ Nebby. knowing he was interested in the
| BOY, and, having obtained from the law
| yer Mr.. DAVIS addFessj had sent Jael up
| to make Inquiries This. on the face of
| it, seemed sufficient TO prove Gaskell' 8
bona otherwise surely he would
! have withheld Mr.. DAVIS address. No;
| GaskeH was all right, but he didn't feel
| he could say much for Mr.. Marks.
| The Jew was evidently determined to
| win, and Teddy began to fear he might.
In that case there N9oEld be nothing for
it but the police. The Jew must be
prevented from obtaining the rest of the
treasure at all hazards. 1t was proving
very arduous work for Teddy's young
head. and it took him all his time to keep
UP his spirit
Then, quiet unexpectedly. Jinfou call
ed; and Teddy unbosomed himself to
him.
Marks is foreign devill'' exclaimed
the Chinaman. when he heard what