Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-03-03
X The King of Diamonds. ~
A TALE OF MYSTERY AND ADVENTURE
By
A TALE OF MYSTERY AND ADVENTURE
By LOUIS TRACY

Yin ~hN mas CaiSeI lar from lIOffdOn, lar
from inquiry and published reports which
might be injurious to his sons.
1t might, perhaps, be necessary to use
forcible means to persuade Grenier to
abandon his tactics They would be
forthcoming; he gave earnest of that on
the stairs
of course, the discovery that Philip
lived gave a fresh direction to his pur-
pose. A great load of guilt was lifted
off his conscience. but the position re-
manned little less serious personally.
So when, at last he began to tell his
story, there was brutal directness, a
rough eloquence, that sienced all ques-
| tioning.
AT first his hearers thought he was
rambling and incoherent as he described
his release from jail, his visit to the Mary
Arson Home, his long and fruitless search
for the lost boys.
He told of his meeting with Grenier.
the espionage they both practiced on An
sons movements, and the plot Matched
with Langdon, whose relationship with
Sir Philip and Lady Morland now first
became known to Philip
! He was quite fair to Grenier. giving
him full credit for having stopped him
more than once from numbering Philip
when opportunities presented themselves.
| He dealt ruthlessly with the scene in the
| Grange house, even smiling dreadfulv
as he described Grenier's squeamishness
over the suggestion that Philips face
should be battered into a shapeless mass.
| Then followed his journey to London,
the meeting with his two sons at South
| wark police station, and the tortming
/ knowledge, coming too late, that he had
slain the benefactor of his wife and chill
dren
There was an overwhelming pathos in
his recital of the boys kindness to him.
| He gave a lurid picture of his feelings
during the previous night as he listened
to their praises of Philip Arson, and their
! pleasant plans for their fathers future.
He only WINGED once, and that was at the
remembrance of the parting few hours
ago.
And he finished by pitiful appeal for
mercy, not for himself but for Grenicr !
Il put the whole thing into his mind
| Mr.. Arson" he said. He would never
have thought of robbing you but for me.
Let him go. make him leave the country.
He will never trouble you again As for
me, when | go from this room, walk to
my death. You can't stop me | will not
lay hands ON you. | promise, but not all
the men in waiting there outside can hold
me back. In five minutes, or less. | will
be dead. 1t Will be an accident No one
will be the wiser, and my boys will be
spared the knowledge that their father
tried to kill the man to whom they owe
every thing"
This amazing stipulation, backed up
by fearless threat, be it noticed, drew
an indignant protest from Mr.. Abingdon
Philip said nothing.
ooh, very well,' growled Mason There
is another way"
His right hand dived into pocket, and
Dir. Scarth again fingered his revolver.
But Philip cried imperiously
sit still, Mason. have heard all that
you have to say Be quiet, | tell you
Wait until refuse your request"
My dear boy" interrupted Mr. Abing
don, who knew Philips generous i'm
pulses. you will never think of con.
doning -"
Forgive me! Let me carry matters a
stage further Now you, Grenier. What
have you to say"
VERY little" was the cool response
MY excellent friend has made a clear
breast of everything. You didn't die, and
so spoiled the finest coup that ever mar
dreamed of. | had no difficulty in con
cocting the requisite epistles from Sin
Philip and Lady Morland. Your London
bank accepted my signatures with touch
ing confidence [ have opened two ac
counts in your name, one in New York
| nd in I oh
morning | heard from London that
fl50,000 of your consols had been real
lied. and placed to your current account
money market, | drew out $1,000 today
1t is there, in notes, on the table You
will also find the check books and pass
books in perfect order. Oh, by the way
l told your man Green to open your safe
and send me your mysterious portman-
teau. 1t is in my bedroom. That is all
| think. am sorry if | worried the
young lady"
You unutterable scamp" cried Philip
We'll, | had to keep her quiet, you
know. As it was. she suspected me. ]
suppose my messages hadn't the proper
ring in them. And-what the deuce is a
| Blue Atom p
| DT. Scarth was even more interested
than ever, if possible.
Blue Atom! Blue Atom is a nobler
| specimen of dog than yourself He is
4 prize toy Pomeranian; YOU are mon
grel"
Grenier. for an instant, grew confused
again. He sighed deeply
| "A dog" he murmured. "a blue Pom
eranian! Who would have guessed itY'
Philip turned to Mason
"If leave you here alone with this
man. t'rcnier, will you keep him out OF
Mischief
Jocky gave his associate glance which
caused that worthy to sit down suddenly
"And yourself? Promise that you will
remain as you are until | return?'
Il promise"
Arson led his friends from the room.
He thanked the manager for the assist
ance he had given. and told him the af-