Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-03
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but | cannot call to mind anything quite
prompt as this. Pray, let me have the
details"
Il warn you that they are very incom-
plete."
Perhaps we may make them less So
such as they are they are set forth in
a single article of morning paper of yes
terday. which l will read to you 1t is
headed Singular Occurrence at a Fashion
able Wedding:
The family of Lord Robert st. Simon
has been thrown into the greatest conster-
nation by the strange and painful episodes
which have taken place in connection with
MS wedding. The ceremony. as shortly an
nounced In the papers Of Yesterday oc-
CURED on the previous morning: but 1t is
only now that 1t has been possible to con-
nrm the strange rumorS which have been SO
perslstently floating about. In spite of the
attempts of the friends to hush the mat
ter up, so much public attention has now
been drawn to Ii that no good purpose can
be served by affecting to disregard what is
a common subject for conversation
The ceremony which was performed at
81. Georges. Hanover Square. was very
quiet one. no one being present save the
father of the bride. Mr.. Aloysius Doran;
the duchess of Balmoral. Lord Backwater,
LORD Eustace and Lady Clara ST. Simon
the younger brother and sister of the BRIDE
groom). and Lady Alicia Wilmington.
The whole party proceeded afterward to
ene mouse OF Mr.. Aloysius Doran. at Lam
caster Gate. where breakfast had been pre-
pared 1t appears that some little trou-
pie was caused by a woman whose name
mas not been ascertained, who endeayored
70 iorce her way into the house after the
pfidal party. alleging that she had some
claim upon Lord St. Simon. 1t was only
after painful and prolonged scene that
she was elected by the butler and the foot
man; Inc bride, who had fortunately en-
tered the house before this unpleasant in
corruption, had sat down to breakfast with
the rest, when she complained of a sud-
I IS IIlolsposltion and retired to her room.
her prolonged absence having caused some
comment, her father followed her but
learned from her maid that she had only
come up to her chamber for an instant.
caught up an ulster and bonnet and hur-
tled down to the passage. One of the foot
men declared that he had seen a lady leave
the house thus appareled, believing her to
De with the company. On ascertaining that
ms daughter had disappeared, Mr. Aloysius
poran. In conjunction with the bridegroom,
instantly put themselves into communion
tlon with the police and very ener
getic inquiries are being made. which will
PROBABLY result in a speedy clearing I'D OF
TINS very singular business. Up to a late
hour last night, however nothing had
transpired as to the whereabouts Of the
missing lady. There are rumors of foul
play In the matter. and 1t is said that the
ponce nave caused the arrest of the women
who had caused the original disturbances
IN the belief that, from jealousy or SOMA
other motive, she may have been concern
bride" vi 'iie
And Is that alp"
only one little item in another of the
morning papers. but it Is a suggestive one"
That Miss Flora Millar, the lady who
mad caused the disturbance has actnaiIn
been arrested. 1t appears that sba 80
formerly a danseuse at the Allegro and
thaI she has known the bridegroom for
some some years There are no further particu-
!ais. ana the whole case Is in your hands
ha haay
public press" " - III 'ie
ANA an exceedingly interesting case II
f. 20 80 pc l would not have missed
~ H., iof worlds. But there is a ring at the
oeit watson. and as the clock makes II
a rev minutes after 4, 1 have no doubt thai
lnls VIII prove to be our noble client. Do
not cream of going, Watson, for / very
n rihaCii prefer having witness, If only as a
oH re- 10 my own memory"
LORD Robert st. Simon" announced o,,r
pase-poy' throwing open the door A gen
sLeman entered, with a pleasant. Cultured
race' hgh.nosed and pale. with something
with the steady, well-opened eve of n 49,
whose pleasant lot 1t had ever been TO CON-
mana ana to be obeyed. His manner was
pilsk. ana yet his general appearances gave
sIi t htia tn IMPRESSION of age, for he had
shght forward stoop and a little bend of
, .ne Knees IS he walked. His hair, too. as
ne swept off his very curly brimmed hot
was srizzied round the edges and thin unon
t0
.he verge or foppishness, with high collar
oiack frock coat, white waistcoat yellow
sio'es, patent-leather shoes and light color
go CATERS He advanced slowly into the
ION. turning his head from left to right,
and swinging in his right hand the cord
"hlch held his golden eyeglasses
Good-day, Lord ST. Simon" said Holmes
rising and bowling. Pray take the basket
T TI! This is my friend and colleague. Dr.
Watson. Draw up a little to the fire ana
we VIII talk this matter over
A most painful matter to me. as Won can
h:ost readily imagine, Mr. Holmes l have
peeh cut TO the quick. l understand that
You have already managed several deucats
cases Of this sort, sir, though 7 nresume
of society" 'e '"'ie cie'ss
No, l am descending"
i beg pardon"
My last client of the sort was q king"
king ANU WHICH
The King of Scandinavia"
What, Had ne lost his wife,"
You can understand" said HoInes
suavely. that | extend to the affairs of INV
other clients the same secrecy whtcT i
promise TO you In yours"
VI course! Very right, Very right
l m sure beg pardon. AS to my own case
l am ready to give you any inrormation
ION GIL oi'i'-
Thank you. 1 have already learned all
- IA ZIG puDIiC prints, nothing
presume that / may take It as correct
lhls article for example, as to the disap-
pearance Of the BRIDE
Lord st. Simon glanced over II. yes II
IS correct, as far as II goes"
But II needs great deal of s1,pnIement
ing Defore any one could offer In ontnTon
think that may arrive at my facts most
directly by questioning you"
Pray do so.'
RAM ia''S Do-
In San Francisco, a year ago"
You were travelling in the statesr'
Yes"
Did. you become engaged them"
NO"
But you were friendly footinpp"
Il was amused by her society and sbe
could see that l was amused
Her father is very riCh?''
He is said to be the richest man on the
Pacific SLOPE" " ''-e
And how did he make his money!"
In mining. He had nothing a few wears
ago. Then he struck gold. invested It and
came up by leaps and bounds"
Now, what is your own impression az m
the young lady's-your wife's character7',
The nobleman swung his glasses a little
faster and stared down into the fire ''You
see. Mr.. Holiness said ne my wife was
twenty before her father became n rich
man. During that time She ran free in a
mining camp and wandered through woods
or mountains, that her education has
come from nature rather than fro,, the