The Minneapolis journal., 1905-11-26
VII.
Inspector Dalzeu.

But before I proceed to relate what
happened at the end Of those two
weeks, I must say a word or two in
regard to what happened during them.
Durand's position, and nothing openly
to compromise Mr.. Grey's. Mr.. Fair
brother, from whose testimony many Of
us hoped something would be cleaned
calculated to give a turn to the sus-
picion now centered on one man, con-
tinued i'll in New Mexico; and all that
could be learned from him Of any i'm
portance was contained in short let
ter dictated from his bed, in which he
affirmed that the diamond, when it left
him, was in an unique setting procured
by himself in France; that he knew Of
no other jewel similarly mounted, and
that if the false gem was set accord
ing to his own description, the prob
abilities were that the imitation stone
had been put in place; of the real one
workshop in New York, as she was not
the woman to take the trouble to send
in this this county. fhe description FOL fol,
lowed. It coipcided with the one we
all knew.
This was something Of a blow to me-
Public opinion would naturally reflect
that Of the husband, and it would re-
a logical supposition Of this kind with
one so forced and seemingly extrava-
CANT as that upon which my own theory
was based. Yet truth often transcends
imagination, and having confidence in
the inspectors integrity, I subdued my
impatience for week, almost for two,
when my suspense and rapidly culmin-
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denly cut short by message from the
inspector, followed by his speedy pres
ence in my uncle's house.
We have little room on our parlor
floor, very snug and very secluded, and
in this room I received him. Seldom
have I dreaded meeting more and
kindness and consideration. He was
so kind that I feared he had only dis.
appointing news to communicate, but
his first words treasured me. He
said:-
"I have come to place great conf.
denee in you. We have found enough
truth in the suppositions you advanced
at our last interview to warrant US in
the elucidation Of this mystery. That
this is the most risky and altogether
the most unpleasant duty which I have
encountered during my several years
Of service, I am willing to acknowledge
to one so sensible and at the same time
Of SO much modesty as yourself. This
english gentleman has reputation
, the favorable impression made upon Ut
by Mr.. Durand in long talk we hac
with him last night, I would sooner re-
sign my place than pursue this matter
against him. Success would create s
horror on both sides Of the water un
precedented during my career, while
US which would destroy the prestige Of
the whole force. Do you see my diff
Guilty, little woman9 We cannot ever
approach this naughty and highly repu
: table Englishman with questions with
, out calling down upon us the wrath .,
the whole English nation. We mus
, for us to be sure where the evidence i
all circumstantial, I know Of no bette
plan than the one, you were pleased t,
suggest and which at the time T wa
pleased to call quixotic. -
him timidly: e Never had I 50 'qeaGze' qesiizze'
, my presumption or experienced such
elated heart. They believed in Anso1n !
! innocence and trusted me. Insignif
cant as | was, it was to my exertion
: this great result was due. AS I real
lied this, felt my heart swell and m,
throat close In despair Of speaking,
2 held out my hands, He took then
. kindly and seemed to be quite salts
: fed.
: "such trembling, tear-flled anna
: zon!' he cried. twill YOU have cou1
: age to undertake the task before Won
f not
: Oh, but I have,'' said /. s.It
, your goodness and the surprise of it a
! which unnerves me. I can 90 thru wha
: we have planned If you think the secre
s Of my personality and interest in NJ
( Durand can be kept from the people
r go among
= It can if you will follow our advic
implicitly. You say that you know til
Q doctor and that he stands ready to ret
ommend you in case Miss Pierson will
n draws her services
J. Yes, he is eager to give me q chanc,
v He was college mate of my fathers.
n How will you explain to him you
wish to enter upon your duties unde
|. another name9''
s Very simply. I have already tol
i him that the publicity given my nam
:, in the late proceedings has made n
K very uncomfortable. That my first cas-
Of nursing would require all my sci
r possession and that if he did NOT thin
g it wrong I should Like to go to 1t undt
q my mothers name. He made no di
d sent and J. think I can persuade hi
It that / would do much better work {
!; Miss Ayres than as the too well know
Miss Van Arsdale. &