Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-10-20
CHAPTER V.
1.-THE MYSTERY OF THE LEM s.
nORE HAM

now hbdon MhTnac, inc NenerbDi
savant, brought about the death Of hi
rival and critic Professor Won Stock
mar, Of Heidelberg University, | hav
already explained. have moreover, re
lated the accident by which my cousin
Sir Henry Graden, the famous explore
and scientist. CHANGED to be visiting me
a student of medicine at the German uni
versity; and | have endeavored to OUTLINE
the steps by which the baronet arrived
at the discovery of the crime that haC
been committed. | have now to tell oil
the pursuit Of Marnac, the murderer; Q
pursuit as strange In its outset as 1t was
terrible in its conclusion. For this, the
first adventure in the chase of this in
human monster, 1t may be said that
have chosen q fanciful title. Yet THE
Mystery of the Lemsdorf Ham Is too
Appropriate to be neglected for that rea-
ben.
At the first the Heidelberg police met
pur theory of Won Stockmar's death with
lncredulity. When they moved in earn
est 1t was too late; all trace Of Professor
Marnac had been lost. 1t was discov-
cred that he had taken from his rooms
small travelling valise and a consid-
these facts nothing was known; even his
manner of leaving Heidelberg was a
mystery.
For myself, the weeks that followed
were in every respect intolerable. From
peaceful student | found myself trans
formed into 4 secret ally of the police,
an unhappy being whose privacy was
liable to be disturbed at all hours by
some inquisitive official. Even worse,
the authorities had detained my cousin,
and those who are intimates of Sir
Henry Grsden will understand that
suffered at his hands. In the capture of
the murderer--as we knew Marnac to be
he took a passionate interest. He was
forever in my rooms, denouncing the
authorities for their delay, advancing
theories, or cursing his own inaction
The lieutenant in charge of the Heidel-
berg police went in absolute terror of
the Englishman, and, indeed, refused all
interviews in which he was not adequate
ly protected by his satellites.
On calm October morning / was sit
ting reading by my window, thankful Of
the momentary quiet l enjoyed, when the
door burst open and my cousin come
surdity of the expression when applied
to middle-ag ed giant OF sixteen stone:
but froieking describes it. Without
word of apology he seized my book, a
new edition of Digestive Organs Of Mol
luscs," and flung it into the fireplace. 1t
was too much.
Henry Graden." said l, starting up
Indignantly, 'yeu are my cousin, but you
presume on that relationship. These
school-boy antics are insupporta BILE"
Capital, Robert! capitsl"' he an
swered. regarding me with a comical
expression. II say there's stuff in the
boy! You'd like to punch my head, |
SUPPOSED"
| was somewhat ashamed of my out
burst, and picked up the book, which
was greatly damaged. before replfed,
TITS all very we'll Cousin Graden."
/ said. sulkiiy enough but between
yeu and the pelica am worried to
death"
Good! Then you can have no OBJ
lection to leaving Heidelberg this after:
neon.s
"Leave Heidelberg! Why should
ieave Heidelbrgr'
laid his great hsAd on my shoulder with
a toneh that implied an apology
"A sohoelboJ you called me just now.
That's just what | am. schoolboy let
lobse on the playground. The police have
raised their embargo. An address which
win bring me when they have need of
my evideRee-thst is ali they ask. Now,
! want a travelling eompanlon-a man
/ can trust. You can guess my errond
Cousin Robert. Before week is ont |
shall have nay hand on him, | shall. bv
heaven! You will come with me! Good
lad. knew 1t. The train leaves at three
I'll call for you"
"But where ara We goingY' | shouted
running 30 the door. for already he was
down a score of stairs
'St. Petersburg. You have pass
port7'
"Yes-but Cousin Graden. Cousir
5raden. | say"
1t was no use heard the stree
DOR siam behind him. st. PetersSur,
and the winter coming on. Eugh.
ad always detested cold. But next +
scaping misfortune it is best to posses
philosophic mind. | commenced TO pacl
~ bag with my Warmest underwear.
At thlrty-hve minutes past two Grade,
ant up word to say that he had a ca
vaiting my pleasure. and in three min
ties more my luggage was upon 1t. Halt
ray down the main street we chance
pom Mossel. the fat lieutenant of polio,
lie glanced at US keenly, with. as
fought, a certain suspicion. Grade
lluted him coldiy. muttering maledi,
ons upon him for a stupid ass. Their
as no great friendship between the tw,
paid the cab while my cousin saw I
tickets Five marks provided L
18th a subservient guard and an empt
rriage.
And what are your plans for tn
toIerable Petersburg expedition
lked. as the train thumped its way oil
/ the station.
ave are not going to st. Petersbur
|e are going to Lemsdorf."
ITO Lemsdorf! / have never heard
ae place"
e"No more had l an hour ago. Allo
i to discover IT,"
NJ nuiIad a rod houOd Ra edekar ont