Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-27

the Of such amateurs might require
retired and developed the seemingly uuimporaut
photographs had taken. Business called Inspector Clair
hack to- London and | was deciding to accompany him.
when Euoch Voyce aside and suggested that we
remain at least the night
I've made discovery" he whispered hurrcdly
knew enough the old by that time to trust
myself absolutely to his guidance therefore arranged
that should have couple Of rooms that niEh the
hotel and promised the inspector to send the photo
graphs they ready. / could get
Enoch Voyce any answers my eager questioning lie
simply shook his head and told wait ! found that
objects of interest to the guests the hotel
being connected with the police and able
visit to advantage by taking several photographs As
the day wore Enoch Noyce contriyed to make himself
agreeable guests. had fund of anecdotes
was not surprised to find him about 10 o'clock night
the center of little group in the smoking little
shaken by of laughter When presently people
began TO repair to bed Enoch Voyce stH fingered until
he and and couple If other the only left
the other Mr. Featley the husband of the
large who had lost the necklace. and young
bright looking fellow-a mere boy named WlIesbv
understood that the young mans famly-mother and
father and sisters-wore staying in the hotel also.
Naturally with Featloy there the conversation turned
the robbery. / think Feaucy was a little sick
of it, and would have been glad to forget the subject for
that night least but young Walesby would
it alone He returned to it again and had AN
of subtle theories to suggest to- account for the dsap
pearance Of the necklace, thought it might be possible
that had taken impression of the key and
had had a duplicate made: even that some one might
have been sccr,tod i'm the during the time il
locked. After little discovered that Enoch voyce
gently leading the boy and encouraging him
talk
Even we broke up at last and Featey went of
bed Noyct and ] started rooms. but even
then young Philip Walosby seemed loath part with
He chung TO Noycs arm sul propoundng theories and
stiu saying VIII, "a bna-uy shame it that a guest
couldn't leave jeclry kcd in her in respectable
hotel without having it stolen. Altogether sympathetic
and kindly and nice this young Philip Naesby.
We reached the head Of the stairs. the three
stopped with the purpose saying good night TO
the boy. But then he did not to part
with Tie indicated the door of his and begged
that would come in if only for five minutes.
tired and sleepy but Voyce accepted at and felt
Obliged to follow We went in and the lad shut the door
and seated himself on the side of his bed and began
again about the robbery
If ia been upstairs dare say | should heard
something said the boy because, the door Of
this right opposite the door the Featleys
Yes / noticed" said Enoch voyce, with a nod
1t at that moment that became aware a
curious scratching shutting sound the CHANGING
Enoch Noyce l that he had observed it, too be-
he looking curiously The boy appeared
unconscious of it, After a moment or two however.
Walesby looked up and short sharp whistle The
scratching ceased and then from She of wardrobe
there sprang down the bed beside the young man
small animal suppose started i'm some surprise, for
the boy laughed and picked up the animal and began to
fondle
You needn't be afraid he said. It's only Ponpey %
Then saw that the animal ne held small
monkey, with bright, eager. intelligent had
clambercd to its masters shoulder and there now,
with small hand lightly graspng the mans hair, and
peering at with its bright eyes
Enoch Noyce, who seated chair opposite. be
to show the livelest interest in the little creature,
elgence and The boy answered willingly enough;
and when presently. Enoch Noyce moved to the
bed the monkey allowed him to take it up his arms,
and to fondle it his account He seemed indeed,
give up last with reluctance to its
Goes with everywhere" said Philip Waesby.
They make "a special concession my account here
allowed have it my room wouldn't part
with il for the world"
when finally shook ourselves free Of the young
and went of to apartments, EnoCh Voyce came
a moment into my He stood there with his
head side and did not look at
well" l said. have you made discoveries?'
Yes" he said. quickly; I've found the thief"
Who is it," | asked, looking at him increduously.
I'm tell you tomorrow" he said, and chuckled, and
off to his
awokc the next morning to find Enoch Noyce seated
the side my bod From the gray light filtered
through my window, knew that it be quite early
little surprised and to tell the truth, little
noyed being disturbed moments reflection however
convinced ms that the old man had strong
waking me at such an hour
What's the matter?" ] asked. starting up in bed
told you last night that I had made a discovery
said Voyce rubbing the side of his one finger
and looking with something of a troubled
your help however before I decide whether
am right certain conjectures have made I suppose
you have with you that instrument you showed
for photographic microscopic en'argements?"
Yes / have l replied.