The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-20

to him now; Robert is in the kitchen and
he will take it.
~ will send a note with pleasure II you
think this man can help us; but VINO
is he, and why have not heard OF him
before?"
.'You must have heard of him." he an
swered testify; "he was always with US
when she lived-always.'
do you see him often now2'
Yves, often; he was here week ago;
that is his photograph on the cabinet
there
The picture was that of finely built
but very typical Frenchman. a man with
a pointed, well-brushed beard and neat
ly curled mustache. The head was not
striking being cramped above the eyes
and bullying behind the ears; but the
smile was very pleasant and the general
effect one of geniality l examined the
photograph, and then asked casually:
What is this M. Jules? You don't tell
me the rest of his name
Jules Galimard. l must have men
toned him to you. He is the editor, or
something, of Paris ct Londres. We will
write for him now, and he will come over
at once"
I sent the letter to please him, asking
the man to come across on important
business, and then told him of my plan.
''The first thing to do" said /, lis to
go to Raincy and to ascertain If the grave
Of your wife has been tempered with--and
when. If you will stay here and nurse
yourself 1 will do that at once"
| He seemed to think over the proposition
| for some minutes, and when he answered
me he was calner.
II will come with you," he said; sif-is
any one is to look upon her face again, it
shall be me-"
I could see that terrible love gave
him strength even for such an ordeal as
| this He began to be meaningly and even
for Raincy he betrayed no emotion what
ever I will not describe anything but tIe
result of that never-to-b be- forgotten mis-
sion, altho the scene haunts my memory
to this day. Suffice it to say that we
found indisputable evidence of a raid upon
the vault, and discovered that the neck
| lace had been torn from the body of the
woman. When nothing more was to be
learned I took my friend back to Paris.
| There I found letter from the office OF
! Paris ct Londres saying that Galimara
was at Dieppe, but would be with us in
the evening.
The mystery had now taken such
hold of me that could not rest. Brew
err whose calm was rather danger
Gus than reassur1ng, seemed strangely
lethargic when he reached his rooms
and began to doze in his armchair. This
was the best thing he could have done
but I had no intention Of doing my
SELF and when I had wormed from hin
the address Of the shop where the sham
necklace had been purchased-it proved
to be in the Rue Stockholm took {
fiacre at once and left him to his dream
ing. The place was a poor one, tho thu
taste of Frenchman was apparent II
THE display and arrangement Of the few
! jewels, bronzes and pictures which were
the stock-in trade of the dealer He him
self was lifeless creature, who listened
to me with great patience, and appeared
to be completely astounded when I tolt
him that 7 desired to have an interview
with the vendor of the necklace and tn
green diamonds.
"You could not have come at a NOR
fortunate moment" said he; "the stone
were pretty, confess, and I fear to hav
sold them for much less than they wer
, worth; but my client will be here in hal
. an hour for his money, and if you com
: at that time you can meet him"
This was positive and altogether I'm
q looked-for luck. I spent the thirty min
; utes' interval in a neighboring cafe, an
S was back at his shop as the clocks wer
striking T. His customer was alread
/ there; a man short and thick In figure
. with a characteristic French low hat stuc
= on the side of his head, and an old blac
d cutaway coat which was conspicuous
= English. He wore CATERS, too-a strang
s sight in Paris, and carried under his arr
S rattan cane which was quite ridicu
s lousy short. When he turned his head
s saw that his hair was cropped quite clos
u and that he had a great scar down on
, side Of his face, which gave him hid
: eous appearance. Yet he could not hav
been 25 years of age, and he was one
o the gayest customers I have ever met.
8 "Oh,' he said, looking me up and dow
g critically, and with a perky cock Of h
= head you're the cove that wants
speak to me about the sparklers, are yor
1 and damned we'll dressed cove, too.
thought you were one Of these Frenc
=. hogs
i II wanted to have chat about sue
wonderful limitations I said, land a
- English, like yourself"
= At this he raked up the gold which tt
old dealer had placed upon the count
for him and went to the door rapid
"a where he stood with his hands upon h
- hips, and a wondrous knowing smi
" in his bit Of an eye.
j, YOU'RE a pretty mark, amt your
II said, "a fine slap-up Piccadilly thick-u
s. help me blazes; and you amt got
,e bracelets In your pockets, and there ain
N no more Of you around the corner. o
IS hell! but this is funny!"
q. II am quite alone,' + said quickl
a seeing that the game was nearly los
" ''and if you tell me what want to kno
d I will give you as much money as W
le have there, and you have my word TIL
st you shall go quite free
your word!' he replied, looking mo
re- knowing than ever; that's ripping fiji
le Bank of Engraving to go on bail on, air
IN it. Who are you, and how's your fan
Is ily?"
Lets stroll down the street, any W,
* you like" said I, land talk of 1t. Choo
20 your own course, and then you will
lr sure that am alone''
I He looked at me for minute waikiki
slowly. Then suddenly he stopped a
le ruptly, and put his hand upon pocket
We his waist
~ "Guv'ner," he said, '1ay your fingers
III that; do you feel it? it's a Colt, amt
is Well, If you want to get me in on t
at bow, tell you I'll go the whole hog,
w you know
a II assure you again that have no
tention Of troubling you with anythi
We but a few questions; and I give you
n be used against you afterwards It's
er who took the green diamonds which we
nd not shams."
he This though was quite an inspiratit
ny He considered it for a moment, standi
still under the lamp; but at last
a stamped his foot and whistled, saying
to you want him, do you?" well, SO do
n and If could punch his head I'd W.
ne a mile to do it. You come to my roo
We guv'ner, and I'll take my chance Of [
on rest
T The way lay past the Chapel of