The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-08-07

time Of the deed stared at the weapon
thrust under his eyes. while over bis
face passed all those expressions Of
fear. adherence and detected guilt
which fool that / was ! had expected
TO see reflected in response to the same
test IN Mr.. Greys equable countenance.
The surprise and wonder Of 1t held
me chained to the spot was in
state Of shpefaction so that / scarcely
noted the broken fragments at my feet.
But the intruder noticed them. Wrench
ing his gaze from the stiletto which
Mr. Grey continued TO hold out. he
pointed TO the broken cup and saucer,
mutterlng:
"1'hat is what startled me into this
betrayal the noise Of breaking china.
] cannot bear it since
He stopped, bit his lip and looked
around him with an air of sudden
bravado.
"snce You dropped the cups at your
wifes feet in Mr. Ramsdell's alcove.'
finished Mr. Grey with admirable self
possession.
81 see that explanations from my
self are not in ORDER was the grim
retort, launched with the bitterest sar-
casm. Then as the tuli wei-Et OF his
position crushed in on him his face
assumed an aspect startling &c my un-
accustomed eyes, and thrusting his
hand into his pocket ne drew forth n
small box which he placed in Mr.
Grey's hands.
"The Great Mogul" he declared sim
ply.
II was the first time had heard this
diamond so named.
Without a word that gentleman
opened the box took one look at the
contents, assumed a satisfied air ana
carefully deposited the recovered gem
in his own pocket As his eyes re-
turned to the man before him all the
passion Of the latter burst forth
1T was not for that l killed herr
cried he 1T was because she dehed
me and fisunted her disobedience in
my very face. l would do it again,
vet
Here his voice broke and Il was in
different tone and with q total change
Of manner he added "Yon stand APP
palled az my depraviy. You have not
lived my life" Then quickly aud with
touch of sullenncss. You suspected
me because Of the stiletto. 1t was a
mistake, using that stiletto. Other
wise the plan was good doubt IL
you know how | found my way into
the alcove, possibly under your very
eyes, certainly under the eyes Of many
who knew me-"
II do not II IS enough that you en-
tered it, that YOU confess your guilt"
Here SIR Grey stretched his hand to-
ward the electric button
mo, il is not. enough" The tone
was fierce. authoritative. "Do not ring
the bell-not yet. l have fancy 60
tell you how I managed that little af-
fair"
Glancng about he caught up from
a nearby table a small brsss tray.
EmpUing It Of It's contents, be turned
on us with drawn down features and
an obsequious air 50 opposed to his
natural manner that it was,as if an
other man stood before us.
Pardon my black tie.7 be muttered,
holding ont the tray toward Mr.. Grey.
Welleood
The room turned with me 1t was
he. then, the great hnanrier. the multi
millionaire, the husband of the mag
nihcent Grizel, who had entered Mr..
Ramsdelrs house as waiter
Mr. Grey did not show surprise, but
he made gesture, when Instantly the
tray was thrown aside, aud the man
resumed his ordinary aspect
Il see You understand me- he cried
81. who have played host at many a
ball, passed myself Off that night as
one OF the walters. / came and went,
and no one noticed me IL Is such a
natural sight 10 see a waiter passing
ices that my going ia and out Of the
alcove did not attract the least atten-
ton. never look at walters when ]
attend balls I never look higher than
their trays. Noone looked at me high
er than my tray. / held the stiletto
under the tray, and when | struck hel
she threw up her hands, and they bin
the tray, and the cups fell. ] have
never been able TO bear the sound Of
breaking china since. | loved her
gasp, and he recovered himseif.
''That Is neither here nor there, hC
muttered "You summoned INC under
threat to present myself at your dool
today / have done so. meant 10 re
store you your diamond simply II hes
become worthless 20 me But fate ex
acted more. Surprise forced my secret
from me That young lady with hei
damnable aWkwardness has put m,
head in moose, but do not think Il
hold u there ! did not risk this inter
view without precautions, / assure
you. and wheiI leave this hotel Il vii
be as free man"
Wih one Of his rapid changes, won
derful and inexplcable 10 me az thI
moment. he turned toward me, with
bow. saying conrtequsly enough
I'VE viii excuse the young lady"
Nest moment the barrel OF pisto
CLEANED ia ls hand.
The moment was critical Afr Gre
stood direstly Ia the liEe of Gre an
the audacions man who thus held hli
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