Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1906-12-29
CHAPTER V.
1.-THE MYSTERY OF THE LENS
nnRE HAM

mar, of Heidelberg University. / nave
already explained. have. moreover, re-
lated the accident by which my cousin
Sir Henry Graden the famous explorer
and scientist, CHANGED to be visiting ne
a student Of medicine at the German uni
versity; and | have endeavorel 10 outline
the steps by which the baronet arrived
at the discovery of the crime that had
been committed. | have now to tell OF
the pursuit Of Marnac, the murderer; o
pursuit as strange in It's outset rs it was
terrible in its conclusion. For this, the
first adventure in the chase Of this in
human monster, It may be said that
have chosen n fanciful title. Yet "Ihe
Mystery of The Lemsdorf Ham, Is too
appropriate to be neglected for that rea-
son.
At the first the Heidelberg police met
our theory Of Won Stockmar's death with
lncredulity. When they moved in earn
est 1t was too late; all trace Of Professor
Masnac had been lost. 1t was dlscov-
cred that he had taken from his rooms
small travelling valise and a consid-
cradle sum In ready money; but beyond
these facts nothing was known; even his
manner Of leaving Heidelberg was
mystery.
For myself, the weeks that followed
were In every respect intolerable. From
a peaceful student | found myself trans
formed into secret ally of the police,
an unhappy being whose privacy was
liable to be disturbed at all hours by
some inqustive official. Even worse,
the authorities had detained my cousin,
and those who are ntimates Of Sir
Henry Graden 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 Hedel-
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 a calm October morning | was sit
ting reading by my window, thankful of
the momentary quiet | enjoyed. when the
door burst open aud my cousin come
frolicking into the room. | admit the alb
surdity Of the expression when applied
to a middle-aged giant Of sixteen stone;
but frolcklng describes il. Without a
word of apology he seized my book, n
new edition of digestive Organs of Mol
luscs." and flung 1t into the fireplace. 1t
was too much.
"Henry Graden," said /, starting up
Indignantly, you are my cousin, but you
presume on that relationship. These
school-boy antics are insupportable."
capital. Robert capitalw he an
swered. regarding me with a comical
expression. 81 say there's stuff in tho
boy You'd like to punch my head,
supposeY
] was somewhat ashamed Of my out
burst, and picked up the book. which
was greatly damaged, before | replied
Its all very well. Cousin Graden, "
said. sulkily enough. But between
you and the police | am worried t.
death"
Good Then you can have no OBJ.
lection to leaving Heidelberg this after
noon"
Leave Heidelberg Why should |
leave Heidelberg
He strobe over to where | stood aud
laid his great hand on my shoulder with
a touch that implied an apology.
"A schoolboy you called me just now
That's just what | am. a schoolboy let
loose on the playground The police hav,
raised their embargo An address which
will bring me when they have need OF
my evidence-that is all they ask Now
want a travelling companion--a mar
can trust You can guess my errand
Cousin Robert. Before a week Is out
shall have my hand on him. | shall. by
heaven You will come with me? Good
lad, knew It. The train leaves al three
III call for you"
"But where are We goingT" | shouted
running to the door; for already he was
down a score of stairs.
est. Petersburg. You have pass
port?"
"Yes-but Cousin Graden, Cousin
Graden. say"
1t was no use. heard the street
door slam behind him. st. Petersburg
and the winter coming on. Eugh!
had always detested cold. But next I,
escaping misfortune It is best to posses.
philosophic mind. commenced to pacI
my bag with my warmest underwear.
At thirty-fve minutes past two Grader
sent up word to say that he had a cal
waiting my pleasure, and in three min
utes more my luggage was upon H. Half
way down the main street we chance,
upon Mossel, the fai lieutenant Of police
He glanced at Us keeuly, with. as
thought, certain suspicion. Grader
saluted him coldly, muttering maled.e
tons upon him for a stupid ass Their
was no great friendship between the two
| paid the cab while my cousin saw L
the tickets Five marks provided u
with a subseryient guard and an empt,
carriage.
And what are your plans for thi
intolerable Petersburg expedition
asked, as the train thumped its way on
of the station.
I'VE are not going TO St. Petersburg
We are going to Lemsdorf.'
TO Lemsdorfi | have never heard o
the place"
mo more had l an hour ago. ALLOW
me to discover it."
He pulled a red-bound Baedeker out o
his pocket and huttered through tn
pages.
Here we have it-'Lemsdorf; foul
teen to fifteen hours from Berlin. Risin
town in West Prussia; 1900 inhab
tants. Large dye-works. 'Prinz vo
Preussen.' 'Goldner Adler'-hotels we
spoken Of. Cab from the station, 10 pl
Little Of historical interest. Excursion
to Denker and the Huren. a wild an
desolate district with several large lake.
on the Russian frontier Not altcgeths
an inviting prospect at the latter end c
October, eh. Cousin l.e.e.tt'
81 did not imagine We were going theI
for uiaaeura