The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-06-15
Nit-THE ADVENTURE OF cHAs.
AUGUSTUS Observation-Disclosures

AUGUSTUS MILVERToN.-contin
'Dear me. dear me, how unfort,
nate!" cried Milverton. taking out
bulky pocketbook. L cannot he'll
thinking that ladies are ill-advised i
not making an effort. Look at this.
IL help UP q little note with a coat O
arms upon The envelope. That be
longs lowell. perhaps it is hardly fai
20 tell the name until tomorrow morn
ing. But at that time it will be in tn
hands OF the lady's husband. And al
she will not find a beggarl,
sum which she could get by turning he
diamonds into paste. 1t is such a pity
Now. you remember the sudden end o
me engagement between the Hon. Mis-.
lilies n Colonel Dorking? Only tw,
Gays before the wedding there was {
paragraph In the Morning Post to sa,
that It was all off. And why? 1t il
g El,200 would lave settled the whole
question. Is it not pitiful? And here
I n you, a man of sense, boggline
ABOUT terms. when our clients future
ana honor are at stake. You surprise
ne. Mr.. Holmes"
"Wha I say is true" Holmes an
eWered. The money cannot be foun
Surely 1t is better for you to take the
o~unstantia sum which I offer than to
ruin this woman's career. which car
psoat you in no way?"
There you make a mistake, Mr.,
Ec!mes. An exposure would profit me
indirectly to a considerable extent.
I've eight or ten similar cases matur-
Inn3. II 1t was circulated among them
yhae I had made a severe Example of
g Lady Eva, 1 should find all of them
00cn more open to reason. You see
ny point?"
Holmes sprang from his chair.
set behind him. Watson, Don't let
him out! Now, sir, let us see the con-
tentg Of that note boo"
Allverton a glided as quick as a rat
- side of the room, and stood witt
~ - pack against the wall.
49,. Holmes. MI. Holiness" he said,
11ning the front Of his coat and ex-
0ao!ung the butt of a large rovolver.
Susca projected from h inside pocket.
been expecting you to do some
Wk1lln6 original. This has been done so
ION. M what good has ever come
xxom lt! I assure you that I am armed
~ 8 teeth. and I am perfectly pre-
SESxa 20 use my weapons. knowing
xnAe h law will support me. Besides
xSuE Imposition that I would bring the
ssekers here In a note book is entirely
3atstaken: I would do nothing SO fool
va-x.And now. gentlemen, I have one
Two iittle Interviews this evening.
10 y IS a long drive to Hampstead.a
- stepped forward. took up his coat.
CSAtd ms hand on his revolver. and
<sanea 20 the door. I picked up a chair.
Holmes shook his head. and + laid
Y GOWN again. With a bow. a smile,
z Twinkle. Milve: IN was out Of
n room. and a few moments after we
lseFd b slam OF the carriage door and
- rattle OF the wheels as he drove
Holmes sat motionless by the fire. III.
e. his chin sum upon his breast. His
Syss nxed upon the glowing embers.
Tor half an hour he was silent ana
a1ul. Then. with the gesture Of a man
Nno mas taken his decision. he sprang
g MS 1eet and passed into his bed
so e A little later q rakish young
workman. with a goatee beard snd q
eWegger. lit his clay pipe at the lamn
eefcre descending into the street. "Iil
q pack some time, Watson" said he
MO vanished into the night. 1 under.
esood that he a opened his Campaign
~ r Augustus Milverton.
eout |! little dreamed the strange shane
1Ako.'' 1setieu 10
Tor some days Holmes came and went
q ~ hours in this attire, but beyond
J remark that his time was spent at
hampstead, and that it was not wasted
: Knew nothing Of what he was doing
~ iast. however. on q wild, tempestu-
when the wind screamed
Soxned from his last expedition. and
WINS removed his disguise he sat he
49, n Q nre n laughed heartily In
~ silent inward fashion.
would not call me a marrvin1
man, Watson?"
mo. indeed!"
ansaged." a IN
ny dear fellow! 1congrat-"
Milverton's h~ousemaid."
-G0od heavens. Holmes!"
~ wanted information. Watson
nurety you have zone too far?"
= 49, . most necessary step. I am
~ name I have walked out with her
evening. and I have talked with
a.. Good heavens. those falk.,n
Goweyer: I have got all 1 wanted. Il
NOW Mtlyerton's house dis I know tho
Aim of my hand"
But the girl. Holmes?"
&c shrugged his shoulders.
You can't help 1t. my dear Watson
~ play your cards as best YOU
IN when such a stake is on the tahla
I rejoice to sayt that 7 haya
rated rival, who will certainly c,,t
~ Y Lne instant that my back Is
Garned. h a splendid night it Isl"
you ! this weather."
It suits my purpose. Watson :
nsen to burgle Milverton's house to.
I had a catching Of the breath. and
ny ski Went cold at the words. which
Wsas.sloNly uttered in a tone OF con-
eentrated resolution. AS a cash ~
lghtning in the night shows up in an in.
Kant every detail Of a wild handsome
q. one glance I seemed to see every
lo.stb!e result of such an action-the
eseecelon, the capture. the honored ca
ending in ~trreparable failure and
etsgrace. my friend himself wing az
Ens mercy Of the odious Milverton.
Tor heavens sake. Holmes. think
nat you are doing" I cried.
4 ''1ly dear fellow. 1 have given it every
ses~asideration. I an precipitate
y my actions. nor would / adont 90
and. indeed no aan.s-s ~