The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1905-09-13


rived,
Good morning" he said. Il trust
that we can transact our business
quickly. as my wife Is waiting In
cab outside. and | am rather pressed
for time"
drawn out" answered the banker.
Ring up the bank, Wilmauton, If you
please, and notify them TINT Mr. VIII
fred Norton Harrington IN coming
round to cash my check"
Erie shut himself into the booth III
the outer office, and put the receiver
to his ear. He was about To call "Hel-
To-" when he heard voice. which he
recognized as that of Walters, II
lawyer in an office below. saying:
rs this Mr.. Ilarrlngton%"
Yes" answered another voice
Thought II was your voice. Wilfred
Just come from Frlsco2"
No, my wife and | made flying
trip TO Europe on business, and got
back day earlier than we expected"
well, you kept every one pretty well
ill the dark. Have you opened up your
new house YETI"
NO; but my valet and my wlfe's
maid have everything ready am
going up there us soon as I've seen my
things through the customs"
At this point Eric broke into the
conversation and persuade Mr.. Har-
rlngton the second that he Ind better
present himself ut the AiliceS of
Brampton y Brampton within half an
hour If he valued his property
Then he rang up another number,
and after short conversation hung
UP the receiver and returned To the
private office.
The others were little inpatient ut
his delay. Il think you will be re
ceived properly ut the bank" Eric said
politely.
lie even went TO the extent of fetch
Ing the visitors hat and cnne
Mr.. Brampton noticed the alteration
In his manner. II see your opinion Of
Mr. Harrington has altered now" he
said presently.
NuSIl'lha JuuHHitnl TOT null all
hour" laughed Erie systematically.
Some ten minutes later the door flew
open and In rushed Harrington No. =.
accompanied Ivy Walters, the lawyer,
from downstairs.
In the scene that ensued tn principal
actors Ind the stage to themselves eX-
Cept when the lawyer was called upon.
while Eric sat back and enjoyed the ex-
element
First the rlghtful owner of the gems
rived nj their loss. but WIS paciflcd
when he found them Intact; then tho
banker realized that he WIS $}5. 900 out
of pocket and gave way 10 his feelings
accordingly.
Cant you do something instead of
sitting there like foolY' he shouted.
Telephone TO the police TO watch every
railroad station aud dock
Il don't think that's necessary" an
swercd Erie quietly. lie and his wife,
too. l hope. are already In their cells.
Let's get cab and go there Perhaps
Mr.. Harrington can identify them"
In less than IN hour Mr. Brampton
was once more In his office chair.
We'll, | can see you've pulled this
matter off pretty well, my boy" he
said, wipng the pcrsplration from his
forehead. Now tell me how IT hap
pened, and what II all means"
ut was simple enough explained
Erie modestly; the real Harrington
had given the ucnrlS TO this mun Tom.
klns. his valet to put IN the bank, just
before he started for Europe, and also
had given him orders to help this
French maid to get the house ready
for them on their return. Thus they
Were enabled to pose as Mr. and Mrs
Harrington ana invite you 10 dinner to
lull suspicion. realized th from the
conversation over the Telephone, and
called up the bank to h I'VE them ar
rested when they got t. ~ In order
TO avoid the fuss Of OBTAINING him here
TIL the police arrived"
well, you have saved M $50, 900"
commented Mr.. hampton.
"Nould you describe that IA strlk-
ing instance of business ncumen p
questioned Eric timldly.
The banker remembered the CONVEX
sation Of the day before.
"Why. yes or no that is | give In.
my boy You've won her fairly"
"Pve won," murmured the young
man triumphantly; won by yard
of pearls"