The Newtown bee., 1903-11-27
he said, and must leave that day, but
 he had one consolation-he would cer-

he Sald, ana must leave that Qay, put he had one consolation-he would cer- tainly return through New York.
 Mrs Valentine smiled, for she lived there. Rosalie blushed, for she knew he knew the RutherfordS had gained her fathers consent to her spending the winter there with them.
 It was arranged that he would take the same train with Mrs ValeItine. who was also to leave on that day, in | order to assist her with her diamonds She had all at once become convinced that they were unsafe in her trunk; in fact, he had casually expressed his sur prise that American ladies were so reckless with their jewels, and had mentioned a friend, the duchess of R, who always carried hers in her Handbag for safety. He good-naturedly offered to aid Mrs Valentine, whom he discovered he had so unintentionally alarmed, but he looked at Rosalie ap- pealingly, as one who demanded sym pathy.
 When sine went upstairs to give her maid some directions about packing, Capt Hammersley instantly sought | Rosalie.
 "You promised to show me your jewels, "~he said aloud. in lower tone We will not be interrupted in the library."
 He was alone there when RoSalie en- tered with small tray on which were heapeL brooches, pins, earrings, brace | cts, d necklace wrought of small cow
 lips linked with tiny gold chains, all
 of rich yellow topaz and flashing with
 .ellOw light.
 RoSalie's eyes danced with mirth.
 Imagine my red hair with such or
 naments! My grandmother was a
 Spanish beauty, with hair black as a
 ravens wing-not like mine." Capt Hammersley's face was hidden
 from view as he bent over the tray, but
 after a moment he spoke. "Have you never thought of selling
 or exchanging theSe?"
 Rosalie looked up. My sister has Il reversionary rights, and she is a bru-
 nette."
 "Generous!' he exclaimed "Yet
 are you wise? Would not the sale pro cure educational advantages for youl young sister,"
 | Rosalie flushed. "The jewellers, ] have been told, pay very little for ol6 : jewels," and she lifted the tray as i to go out.
 He laid detaining hand on her arm But have special opportunities. I could make advantageous terms '- only leave them in my hands,
 "John Hammond!" Quick as a flash the Englishmal ! turned toward the door, where Jacl + stood, calmly surveying the scene. ROsalie thought with some inwar
 petulance that Jack was certainly de '1 veloping a talent for appearing whe 's not desired. But what had happene to her companion that he looked S > limp and white? "Tiffany's man is in the next room. l. Jack said. "He designed the settin e for those diamonds you have upstair
 Shall bring him to you,-Or will yo 'l get the diamonds?' Hammersley made a mute gestul of submission, and Jack followed hiI Ill upstairs and took the case from h
 hands. "I will show these to the ma lg and will return in five minutes" )t When he returned the room W; s. empty. On inquiry Capt Hammer d, ley was heard of later as boarding
 fast north-bound train at the flag st ar tion which the family used. Aft m this there was silence. Even Mrs Va
 entine chose to forget one who hs ed apparently forgottens her with su( in ease.
 "How did you know his name. Jack: he asked RoSalie, after she had broke re the ice by bravely confessing her folly ng it had been nothing deeper - an e, thanked him for his rescue of her fro he it's consequences.
 nd sWhy, I saw the rope of pear in among MT Ellison's bridal jewels, wh'
 was in England, and she pointed O Is, to me the EtruScan patte Tn she h. rls given to Tiffany for the setting of b UT diamonds. She was an American gi ," you know. After the robbery hea 'or the detectives report to Ellison, al
 saw then the photograph of John Hal 1e- mond, famous diamond thief, st
 pected by them. used to wonder WI ,ar Hammersley's face seemed so famill; he to me until I chanced to see his jew ed box. Then the whole thing flaSh'
 upon me. I telegraphed to Tiffa rd that evening""
 or "How do you suppose he ever ha ed pened to appear here?' ed "Mrs Valentines diamonds are pre- ,et ty well known now, and this was ger favorable place, distant from polio
 etc. I suppose Hammond was on t ey lookout for anything to add to tn m- swoop and heard of your jewels, a re- saw you''-
 tv ssD,,p,t TacL and POSalie:S