Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-04-12

chairs. It bore every evidence of constant
use and imagined 1t was favorite lounging
place of it's fortunate owner
In the dining appointments the same taste
was displayed; Napery, cut glass, silyer-ail
were beautiful F fS wondered If this were tue
We appreciatively discussed the dinner,
lingering over the dessert. The wine and
cigars claimed our attention and we sat chat
ting idly until quite half past ten.
Mr.. Chatterton," began my host, and
started. His tone was .portent with explana
ton. 81 have no doubt my note mystifed
you somewhat"
confessed that it was
He leaned impressively over the table and
spoke with lowered voice.
Il have every reason to think that this
house will be visited by burglars tonight!'
He smiled grimly at my expression of sur
prise !.%n.+ Do Won .osn nsro .. ousriad .No
money, surely J! l was thinking of the bank.
This plate"
Yes, the plate, and besides ood-sized
They are Of Very considerable value. '' ~-''
How did you learn of this? And what
measures have you taken? A crowd OF
He was perfectly calm.
MY dear SIR" he said, Il have arranged to
have three men within call. We will trap
them very neatly. / could not resist having
a witness to my ingenuity. 1 can depend
upon you for assistance, l am sure.
bowed tri1e coldly. - really did not
relish the idea and questioned if l liked this
rather coarse, rich man well enough to risk
We rose and went to the library. saw
that every blind was closely. drawn and re
me that no ba ray of Light shone from
We smoked and talked constrainedly. The
clock the mantel chimed eleven.
Il rather expect things to materialize
soon,'' murmured my host. He extnguished
the light and we conversed in whispers.
Soon 1 objected. Surely not this
You forget that they think am away"
he rejoined. mo one knows have returned
soft tap at the door startled me-
That's Jemson," explained Glencoe, and
consultation with the surly keeper.
He says someone is approaching the east
wing Come ba MI fo9w
long halls. We crept softly, often paus1ng to
listen.
Finally my guide paused.
This is my Office he whispered. 1.-THE
safe containing the jewels is here. We must
catch them red-handed. Wait here he ended,
''let nothing cause you to act before l re-
turn
I waited in the darkness alone. 1t seemed
every creak and rattle of doors and windows.
1t was becoming intolerable when, almost be-
side me, l hear my hosts step.
'"They are looting the dining room, placing
the plate in a SACK he explained. His voice
was quite calm.
Good heavens ~ 1 gasped, ''let us give the
alarm. Where are your men?'
Glencoe. Il have heard their plans They
will give the plate to one of their number
who will be captured without cry he de-
sends to the patch leading to where their
carriage stands. 0, have it all planned and
it will work-it will work - His chuckle
was so dabolical that I started and wished
l could have seen his face.
"And then? asked.
'Then-now they are after the jewels
AS he spoke / heard noise. Someone was
opening a window. Very slowly and
tiously it was raised and L heard a soft step
and a movement in the room
| listened for word from Glencoe but it
seemed hours before he spoke.
Come"
He stepped quickly and noiselessly forward,
ing button which produced flood of light.
In the center of the room, blinded by the
sudden illumination, dazed, not trying to
fee, stood my mysterious acquaintance of the
wood.
She seemed puzzled for a moment, then
she gasped her bewildered eyes glaring at
Glencoe, "You here ~
Nor your confederates They're safe and
sound-cleverly caught and ready for prison
bars. | see we were just in time
He stepped to the window, drew it down
and snapped the catch with force.
almost too late,'' he said to me, triumph
antly
1 followed his gaze The door of the safe
stood ajar scattered on the floor were loose
bills.
A jewel box lay open on the table within
easy reach of the shrinking girl, and from its
depths the light searched out the flash and
fire of gems.
She stood staring at them in bewidered
way. Her lips moved numbly; she did not
utter sound