The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-11-05

"Do you see the diamond on metz
"Have I the look Of an assassin9'
"Why don't they confne their sus-
Pic to a sHch as were seen to enter
"They WILL" remarked some one
close to my ear. J.. :. go 49,
But quickly as I turned I could not
Possibly from a much befowered be-
jeweled, elderly dame, whose eyes I
perceived were fixed on Mr.. Durand' s
averted face. If so, she received a de-
faint look from mine, which I do not
believe she forgot in a hurry.
Alas! it was not the only curious, I
might say searching, glance I surprised
way to where I could see my uncle
struggling to reach us from a short
side hall. The whispers seemed to have
gone about that Mr.. Durand had been
the last one to talk with Mrs. Fair
brother prior to the tragedy.
In time I had the satisfaction of
coming .. my th uncle i He IL betrayed
introausSsd n.y. NJ h bur aaa Ny s%e
scious air must have produced its
impression, for he turned a startled
and inquiring look upon my compan-
ion, then took me resolute1y on his
own arm, saying: -.r -..5
"There is likely to be some unpleas-
antness ahead for all Of us. I do not
think the police will allow any one to
20 till that diamond has been looked
for. This is very serious matter,
dear. So many think the murderer
was one of the guests
81 think so, too, y said I. But why
I thought so or why / should say so
with such vehemence, I do not know
even now. - ...
My uncle looked surprised. Al:
opinions, he advised. ga lady like
yourself should have none on subject
50 gruesome. L shall never cease regret
ting. bringing you here tonight. I
shall seize upon the, first opportunity
to take you home; At present we are
host.'' &c.,: ....--
Gle cannot keep all these people
here long, ventured.
"No; most of US will be relieved
soon. Had you not better get your
wraps SO as to. be ready to 90 as soon
as he gives the word?o
"The police are here in full force.
was my perverse reply. !; don It
know why I want to see them, but I
do; and, uncle, I might as well tell
you now! that l engaged myself to Mr..
Durand this evening-the gentleman
who was with me when you first came
''You have engaged yourself to-to
this man-to marry him. do you
mean9o -: ''' 2 -
I nodded, with a sly look behind to
see if Mr.. Durand were near enough
to hear. He was not, and I allowed
my enthusiasm to escape in few quick
words. >,u,,
plainest, most uninterestlng puss in the
whole city, Ny uncle smiled. "And
believes he loves me; at all events
know that love him.
My uncle sighed, while giving me
the most affectionate of chances.
Its a pity. you should have come
he. Giles an acquaintance of the
murdered woman, and it is only right
for you to know that you will have
to leave him behind when you start
for home. All who have been seer
entering that alcove this evening will
necessarily be detained here till the
coroner arrives
Ny uncle and strolled toward the
drawing groom and as we did so WE
passed the library. It held but one oc
cupant, the Englishman: He was
seated before a table, and his appear
ance was such as precluded any at
been. SO disposed. There was a fxity
in his gaze and a frown on his power
full forehead which bespoke minc
greatly agitated. It was not for M
to read that mind, much as it inter
ested me, and passed on, chatting, al
if [ had not had the least desire II
stop.