The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-07-31

Northington. However you have go
charge OF the case
MY heart leaped at the though, Of
Northington. Ny sister Rose had beer
suddenly married to a gentleman whom
l had never seen. but whose name die
| not impress me. 1t was Hubert Feath
| erstone Maitland. l had not been ablt
to attend the wedding because l was il
Paris inQuiring into the De Mallincour,
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
bachelors ball. Within FIVE months he
and Rose We're 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 60 to Northington, for on
arriving at my lodgings. after the In
terview with the chief. l had a wire
from Rose-or rather from Mrs. Matt
land-saying that 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 a bald note an
nouncing her arrival. and was dispatch
ed from Charing Cross.
Il was In Bond street. where as yet
the forger had not commenced his dep
relations. ! was persuaded that be
would not relinquish 20 happy q hunt
aground. but was moody over my
non-success.
Don't forget shall want some
change.
These words fell on my ears. They
had been uttered by q well-dressed.
handsome man. who was just getting
int cab from which a lady had only
second before alighted. He drove
away. and the lady entered jewelers.
shop.
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
Z ten-pound note in exchange. She re-
ceived seven pounds twelve shillings
from the cashier. had completed nv
inquiries as to the price Of a hunter
watch which | did not want. When she
left-her close veil had never been
very movement was remin.
scent. Who could she be? saw her
enter another shop eight or nine doors
away. l returned to the jewelers..
called the manager. showed my author
ty. and asked to see the note. Twas
unable to discover apy aaw
n 1t. but was not convinced Of its gen.
lineness.
In another minute l was standing
outside the second shop which the lady
lad entered. dared not gaze too in. |
entity at her as she left. However. by
ounging near the cab I was able to i
earn the address she gave the cabman. |
{ was 81 Oserchurch Mansions-one If !
he best-known suites Of maisonet,es in |
he West End.
4 followed her closely in another cab |
she had not entered the mansion tan /
eeonds before l had resolved to make |
ome inquiries at the once on tho
round door.
she Was actually leaving the ONCE
3 ! approached Yea heard m
clerk say. as she entered thu
III can assure you that to morrow
man shall come and see what /. he
natter with your gas service. We can
'ot understand it.
The lady still left an impression on
~ mtnd-an impression that her form,
nd manner were not new. / imner.-
lively dismissed the nosion from nv
mind. for had now q scheme IN v,ev
hurried back to the jewelers.: he had
the meantime taken the note to the
ank. After very careful examination
be expert had come to the conclusion
hat 1t Was Hash note. I went Ia m.
Their shop-a similar note had been
assed there. The manager laughed -
corn the idea that il was not a genuine
ne.
The housemaid at 81 overchunch
Iansaons was In a very unpleasant
lood
Eres The missus says a 'ow ron