Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-29
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 enjoyed deep inhalation of tobacco.
 For Gods sake,' said Francis, ''tell me who you are and what this means? z Why should obey your most unusual Suggestions am sure know not, but the truth is I have fallen this evening into so many perplexing adventures, and all meet conduct themselves so strangely, that I think I must either have gone mad or wandered into anoth- Ger planet. Your face inspires me with confidence. You seem wise, good and 8 experienced Tell me, for heavens sake, why you accost me in so odd a # xashion?"
 fAll in due time," replied the stran- $ ger. "But I have the first hand, and you must begin by telling me how the S xhjah's diamond is in your possession" seThe rajah's diamond!' echoed Fran sis
 ''I would not speak so loud if were you,r returned the other. "But most certainly you have the rajahs diamond in your pocket. have seen and ham died it a score of times in Sir Thomas Vandeleur's collection"
 ssSir Thomas Vandeleur! The gen. eral! My father!' cried Francis.
 ssYour father?' repeated the stranger. psI was not aware the general had any family."
 q am illegitimate, sir" replied Fran Ets, with flush. The other bowed with gravity. It was respectful bow, as of man silently apologizing to his equal and Francis felt relieved and comforted, he scarce knew why. The society of Hhis person did him good. He seemed to Aouch firm ground. A strong feeling of respect grew up in his bosom and mechanically he removed his wide 1 awake as though in the presence of a I superior.
 1T perceive.'' said the stranger. t'that your adventures have not all been peaceful. Your collar is torn, your face Is scratched, and you have cut upon your temple. You will perhaps pardon my curiosity when ask you to explain how you came by these injuries and how you happen to have stolen proper ty to an enormous value in your pock. ete
 q must differ from. you" returned Francis hotly. T possess no stolen property, and if you refer to the dia. imond it was given to me not an hour ago by Miss vandeleur in the Hue esLepic."
 "By Miss Vandeleur of the Rue Le- {pic.'' repeated the other. 'You interest me more than you suppose. Pray con tinue.''
 s'Heavens!' cried Francis
 His memory had made a sudden bound. He had seen MT. Vandeleur hke an article from the breast of his E rugged visitor, and that article, he gas now persuaded, was a morocco ase.
 You have lightY' inquired the Nranger.
 'sListen,'' q Francis. 'T know lot what v but believe you to Ne worthy lfidence and helpful. find myt strange waters. bust have sel and support, and &nce you inv mo I shall tell you all"
 And he brI Y recounted his expert Snces since the day when be was sum- noned from the bank by his lawyer. \ Yours is indeed a remarkable his $bry,'' said the stranger after the young nan had made an end of his narrative, and your position is full of difficulty md peril Many would counsel you to eek out your father and give the dia- nond to him, but have other views. Faitert' he cried.
 The waiter drew near.
 twill you ask the manager to speak with me a moment?" said he. And fTrancis observed once more, both in sis tone and manner, the evidence of a Abit of command.
 The waiter withdrew and returned in moment with the manager, who bowed with obsequious respect. What" said he, ''can do to serve tou?'
 ''Have the goodness" replied the ,tranger, indicating Francis, ito tell his gentleman my name"
 You have the honor. sir" said the lunctionary, addressing young scrym- yeour. ito occupy the same table with lis highness Prince Florizel of Bohe- nia"
 Francis arose with precipitation and made grateful reverence to the prince, who bade him resume his seat. ..I thank you" said F'lorizel, once nore addressing the functionary. T nm sorry to have deranged you for so I mall natter And he dismissed him with a move nent of his hand. / "And now" added the prince, turn ng to Francis, "give me the diamond" 1" Without a word the casket was hand d over.
 You have done right" said Florizel. sYour sentiments have properly in- spired you, and you will live to be grateful for the misfortunes of tonight. 4 man. MT. Scrymgeour. may fall into thousand perplexities, but if his heart De upright and his intelligence uncloud- sd he will issue from them all without aishonor. Let your mind be at rest. Your affairs are in my hand, and with he aid of heaven am strong enough .o bring them to good end. Follow ne, if you please, to my carriage"
 So saying, the prince arose and, hay. Ing left piece of gold for the waiter conducted the young man from the .afe and along the boulevard to where