Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-10
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 DIAMONDS.
By Louis Tracy,

Author of "Winss of the Mornins." 1.-The Pillar
 Light" Etc.

Dc SuuClcut. Ile may uidW hio o"h conclusions, of course"
 Philip was now looking at the check.
 "Why do you put account payee' be- tween these two strokes?" he said.
 The man explained, and even found time to show him how to cross and in- dorse such important slips of paper. Then they walked to the bank, few doors away. The elderly manager was obviously surprised by the size of the check and the youth of the ''payee."
 'Oh, this is nothing, mere flea bite" !" said Isaacstein. "In few days he will have ten times the amount to his credit"
 Dear me. Are you realizing proper ty on his behalf?"
 'Yes."
 "Well, Mir. Anson," said the man ager pleasantly, T hope you will take care of your money"
 T want you to do that" smiled Phil ip, who was slightly nonplused by the prefix to his name, heard by him for the first time.
 'tOh, if you leave 1t with me it will be quite safe."
 q cannot leave all, but certainly will not spend f5.o00 in a week. I mean to buy some property, though. and-can have hundred now?"
 By all means"
 Philip wrote his first check and re- ceived twenty crisp five pound notes. Isaacstein stood by, smiling grimly He had not yet got over the farcical side of this extraordinary occurrence, and he was wondering what the bank manager would have said could he but see Philip as he, Isaacstein, saw him no later than the previous day.
 By the way" said Philip, whose heart was beating little now, "sup- pose wish to give reference to any body, will you two gentlemen answer for meT'
 'The bank will always say whether or not your check will be honored to q stated amount. In other respects Mir. Isaacstein, who brought you here, will serve your purpose admirably-none better in the city of London" replied the banker
 Isaacstein placed both feet together, and his head sank between his shoul- ders. He again reminded Philip of top. The boy fancied that in a second or two he would begin to spin and pur. The bank managers statement flattered the little man. It was the sort of thing he understood. Philip privately resolved to make tAis human top wabble when alone with him in the street again.
 "One more question, and have end ed" he said. Where is the best place to store some yaluables?'
 Tt all depends on their nature. What are they-plate, jewels, paper?"
 The mans ears were alert now, and the boy smiled faintly.
 "Oh," he explained, q have a very large quantity of rich ore which wish to lodge in some place where it will be secure and yet easy of access"
 T would recommend you to rent a strong room in the safe deposit across the street. There you have absolute security and quick access during busi- ness hours"
 Philip expressed his thanks and quit ted the bank with his agent.
 In the middle of Holborn, in the midst of the jostling. hurrying occu- pants of one of the busiest thorough fares in London, he pulled the giant diamond out of his pocket and sudden ly held 1t under Isaacstein's nose.
 'T told you I had them as big as hens eggs" he cried. What do you think of this oneT'
 Isaacstein glanced at 1t for one fas- cinated second. Then he looked around with the stealthy air of a man who fears lest he may be detected in the commission of terrible crime. -Are you madY' he whispered. ""No. not mad" answered Philip coolly as he pocketed the gem. "I only wanted you to wabble." You wanted me to wabbler' "Yes. You look so like a biz top at times. When do we meet again. Mir. IsaacsteinY You are not going away by yourself with that stone in your pocketr' Why not! It attracted no special 1 notice from the people as came here. { Nobody can smell 1t. It won't explode | or burn a hole in my clothes. It is i quite safe. assure you" But let me take it to Amsterdam. . Boyi boy! It must weigh four hundred | carats-'
 Enough of business for today. I l have a lot of things to attend to. l Shall we say Tuesdayy' -No; Wednesday at II. One word | Let nc put it in my Safe.- -Goodby."
 Philip hailed q hansOm and drove l of to Ludgate Hill. smiling graciously | at Isaacsteln as he whiried away.
 The man swayed gently through the I crowd until he reached the office. when | be dropped Imply into his chair. Then he shouted for his confidential i clerk Samuel be murmured. take charge. please. I'm going home. want to rest before I start for Har- vich And. Sznuel-r ~Yes. sir While I am away you might order smother scales In future we will sell diamonds by the pound. Ike pOtatoes--
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