The Washington times., 1903-11-15

Il know all that" said Dreuxfeld.
sell his soul-if he has OEe-to crafty
his vices. Yet, l 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?"
"Ah! you think the two Of them are
in it?''
Il can't say! Wait till l see the
curate. 1t seems to me that Major
Onslow is suspiciously active in get
ting evidence against him. At present
I should like to see the valet"
Uncle" said Dreuxheld. returning to
the old eman. can we see Jsnkns?"
He didn't come back with me-" re-
piled Onslow grufiy. Il gave him per-
mission to see his relatives"
When do you expect him back?"
In a week. You don't think he stole
the necklace. do your finished the
major, defantly.
No" said I. shirking the answer.
but I have examined all the servants
except your man. 1t is only fair that
he should have his turn"
wait here for a week, and you'll see
him." replied the major. ungraciousIy.
"or go to my London club. He calls
there every morning for my letters and
sends yhem on. / don't trust club ser
wants"
'Oh. l shan't trouble so much about
him." I said, so our party OF three broke
up.
st was too late that evening to wire.
but in the morning 1 sent a telegram to
a brother detective containing instruc-
tions to see Jenkins at the club. BY
noon received a reply. with which
went in search of the major. On the
way Miss Dreuxfield stopped me
Mr.. Newan is coming down this af-
ternoon. she said. showing me a let
ter He viii be here at O'Clock
Then your suspicious will be explained
away"
Il hope so. with all my heart. But
may mention. Miss DreuxheId. that I
brought no specihc charge against Mr..
NewaI"
I 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 I found the major in the
drawing room. and opened FIRE at once.
Your servant is coming down by
this afternoons train. major"
who sent for him?"
II did. IT is as well that I should
hear what he has to say"
He has nothing to say" growled the
major, suIkily. 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 will be quite
sufficient. so I am glad he is coming
Mr. Newan is also on his way"
Il hope he won't have the face to
show here.
indeed. he is coming down for the
purpose. Miss Dreuxheld has advised
him of your accusations, and he de-
]
He won't be able to. I'm certain
he stole the necklace"
! I had my own opinion about the EobS
berry. and held my tongue. II 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 Ny brother detective
was with him. and the three of US had
a conversation. Then we went to
Dreuxheld Hall to see how Mr.. NewaH
thee same train, and had at once gone
of to look after his character. 1t was
about time. seeing the major had done
his best TO spoil it.
When we arrived. 1 left jenkins and
his escort outside in the entrance hail.
as 1 was anxious to hear NewalTs de-
fense before producing the valet as a
witness. All the gentry concerned in
the matter were assembled in the draw
Ing room-Drelxneld and his wife near
the door opening on to the conservatory,
Onslow standing IN the conservatory it
self. Newan. with Kate clinging to his
arm. facing the three lie was quite
pale, and looked savage
Il absolutely deny the accusations of
Major Onslow." he was saying when I
entered: no one knows less about the
matter than do"
What about the chloroform?" sneered
Onslows and your hurried departure TO
town. and the cheque for three thou
/ sand?'
"An that I can explain except the
chloroform. That is mystery 10 me
as to you. I did spill some medicine in
the afternoon. and I fancied that was
the odor to which Dreuxheld alluded.
When he mentioned chloroform, 1 was
startled"
I've no doubt of it"
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