Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-08-02
Northington. However you have got
charge of the case

Northington. However you have got
charge of the case
MY heart leaped at the thought of
N0rthington. My sister Rose had been
suddenly married to a gentleman whom
| had never seen, but whose name did
not impress me. 1t was Hubert Feath-
erstone Maitland. | had not been able
to attend the wedding because l was in
Paris inquiring into the De Malincourt
frauds. Rose was wildly enthusiastic
about her husband she rhapsodised
over his goodness, generosity, affection
for her, and his unvarying devotion
How had she met him? He was stay
ing at the county hotel and so ingra-
tiated himself with some of the towns
men that he got invited to the annual
and Rose were married Didn't know
something about his family? Well,
Rose wrote enthusiastically about his
brother Hugh Featherstone Maitland,
and somehow | began to fear for Ethel.
Il did not go to Northington, for on
arriving at my lodgings, after the in
terview with the chief, l had wire
from Rose-or rather from Mrs. Matt
thanksgiving that l might expect a call
from her at any moment. She was then
In London. Besides, news had come
of these notes having been given an In
creased circulation at several West
End establishments. Roses wire gave
no address. 1t was bald note an
nouncing her arrival. and was dispatch
ed from Charing Cross.
II was in Bond street, where as yet
the forger had not commenced his dep
relations. l was persuaded that he
would not relinquish so happy a hunt
ing-ground, but was moody over my
nOn-success.
Don't forget 1 shall want some
change!
These words fell on my ears. They
had been uttered by well-dressed,
handsome man, who was just getting
into cab from which lady had only
a second before alighted. He drove
away, and the lady entered jewelers.
shop.
Il always act upon impulse. l was
attired In fashionable clothes, and too
went into the shop. The lady bought a
pair OF links for her husband and gave
a ten-pound note in exchange She re-
ceived seven pounds twelve shillings
from the cashier. l had completed my
inquiries as to the price Of a hunter
watch which did not want. When she
left-her close veil had never been
raised-her very movement was remin-
iscent. Who could she be? | saw her
enter another shop eight or nine doors
away. returned to the jewelers.,
called the manager, showed my author
ity, and asked to see the note. | was
certainly unable to discover any flaw
in it, but was not convinced of it's gen.
uineness.
I'm another minute | was standing
outside the second shop which the lady
had entered. l dared not gaze too In
tently at her as she left However, by
lounging near the cab / was able to
learn the address she gave the cabman.
1t was 81 Overchurch Mansions-one Of
the best-known suites of maisonettes in
the West End.
Il followed her closely In another cab.
She had not entered the mansion ten
seconds before had resolved to make
some inquiries at the office on the
ground floor.
"She was actually leaving the office
as l approached. Yes l heard an
obsequious clerk say. as she entered the
lift, 4 can assure you that tomorrow
a man shall come and see what is The
matter with your gas service. We can
not understand it.
THE lady still left an impression on
my mind-an impression that her form
and manner were not new. | impera-
lively dismissed the notion from nv
mind, for | had now a scheme In view.
l hurried back to the jewelers.; he had
In the meantime taken the note to the
bank. After very careful examination
the expert had come to the conclusion
that 1t was a fash note. | went to the
other shop-a similar note had been
passed there. The manager laughed to
scorn the idea that it was not a genuine
one.
1.-THE housemaid at CT Oyerchurch
Mansions was in very unpleasant
mood.
" Ere's the missus says as 'ow you