The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-15

4 know all that" said DreuZheid
bitterly: he is an old rogue who would
sell his soul-if he has one--to crafty
his vices Yet. i don't think he is the
thief He retired to bed. and his valet
took his ivory leg away. Without that
leg he could do nothing
Suppose the valet didn't take away
his masters ivory leg?"
''Ahl you think the two of them are
in it?"
II can't say! Wait tin ] see the
curate. 1t seems to me that Major
Onslow is suspiciously active IN get
ting evidence against him At present
I should Ike to see the valet.
Uncle said Dreuxneld. returning to
the old Sman. "can we see Jenkins?"
He didn't come back with me-" re-
piled onsIow grufny. Il gave him per-
mission to see his relatives"
when do you expect him bsck?"
In a week! You don't think he stole
the necklace. do your finished the
major. defiantly
No" said I, Sinking the answer,
but 1 have examined all the servants
except your man. It is only fair that
he should have his turn"
Wait here for week, and you'll see
him." replied the major, ungraciously,
"or go TO my London club. He calls
there every morning for my letters and
sends them on. don't trust club SER
wants"
''Oh, I shan't trouble so much about
him. said. 50 our party OF three broke
up.
1t was too late that evening to wire,
but in the morning l sent a telegram to
brother detective containing instruc-
tons to see jenkins at the club. BY
noon I received reply. with which 1
went in search OF the major On the
way Miss Dreuxfeld stopped me.
Mr.. Newall Is coming down this af
ternoor.." she said. showing me let
ter He viii be here at O'Clock.
Then your suspicious viii ne explained
away
Il hope so. with all my heart But I
: may mention. Miss Dreuxheld. that I
brought no specific charge against Mr..
Newan"
1 spoke to the empty air. for by this
time she was out OF hearing. Ny hint
ings had offended her mortally. but no
one could have held the curate guilt
less in the face OF the evidence against
him Next 1 found the major in the
dra wing room. and opened FIRE at once.
Your servant is coming down by
this afternoons train, major"
who sent for him?"
4 did. 1t is as well that I should
hear what he has to say
He has nothing to say" growled the
major, sulkily. He put me to bed and
took my ivory leg to his room. He
wasn't near the strong room. or even
downstairs"
His assurance of that viii be quite
sufficient. so I am glad he is coming.
Mr.. NewaH is also on his way"
II hope he won't have the face 70
show here.
Indeed. he is coming down for the
: purpose. Miss Dreuxheld has advised
him of your accusations, and he de-
sires 70 clear his character"
He won't be able TO. I'm certain
: he stole the necklace"
I lad my own opinion about the robS
berry. and held my tongue. If the
: major was mixed up in the business
with the valet. he had received due
: warning that justice was on hiss track.
, Contrary TO my expectations. he was
by no means startled. The man puzzled
me.
At o'clock the train arrived. and
with it Jenkins. My brother detective
/ was with him. and the three of US had
: a conversation Then we went to
/ Dreuxfeld Hall to see how Mr.. NewaH
z was getting on. He had come down by
thes same train. and had "a once gone
of to look after his character. 1t was
about time seeing the major had done
] his best to spoil 1t.
When we arrived. left Jenkins and
I his escort outside in the entrance hall.
e as I was anxious to hear Newalrs de-
, tense before producing the valet as a
witness All the gentry concerned in
/ the matter were assembled in the draw
ing room-Drelxheld and his wife near
% the door opening on to the conservatory.
Onslow standing in the conservatory It
4 self, Newau, with Kate clinging to his
: arm, facing the three. He was quite
= pale. and looked savage.
Il absolutely deny the accusations of
/ Major Onslow. he was saying when l
entered: mo one knows less about the
matter than I do"
What about the chloroform?" sneered
#. OnalowS and your hurried departure to
town. and the cheaue for three thou
saud?"
al that I can explain except the
. chlorofoTm. That Is a mystery TO me
q as to you. I did spill some medicine in
:, the afternoon. and I fancied that was
the odor 10 which Dreuxheld alluded.
+. When he mentioned chloroform, I was
startled"
i've 10 doubt of it"
Because" added Newell. gazing def