The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-05-16

| turned to Miss Leyland and begged
her to wait for me in the hanson.
| gained admittance TO the inspect
ors' room, and. though it was q murky
place wherein I could not at first dis
tinguish one man from another, l saw
the dog at once. He sat on mat be
side the steam heater, shivering and
growing. while square toed customs
bug in blue pea jacket was holding
the beast by a chain
''Ah, DOCTOR" said this fellow. heres
the pup. Looks pretty sick already.
don't you think?'
where is Mr. Stover?' I asked. and
his chief subordinate replied that he
was gone.
But there's the dog" he added. "Yol
know what's wanted, suppose?"
Not exactly" l replied.
Here's a memorandum" and he
gave me bit OF paper on which Sto-
yer explicitly demanded the inmost Sc
crets Of the unfortunate animal, which
was now rubbing his head affectlonate-
ly against my shins. The report must
be ready by 8 O'clock.
| said that I would communicate
with Slower before proceeding to ex-
tremities, but the subordinate declared
that nobody knew where be was.
Il can report right now to you" be-
gan, but the man raised protesting
hands.
81 don't know Il thing about the
case" he said.
With that he took the chain from the
other mans hand and put it into mine
Miss Leyland welcomed the dog with
the most affectionate demonstrations.
isn't he a beauty" she exclaimed.
What is his name?"
His name is Dennis said | gloom
lily, revertinG to the slang of my boy
hood.
Dennis, Dennis! Come here, Den
| nis!' she called, but the dog chung the
closer TO me.
Il must take him aboard ship" said
l. But first I'll put you into your
hanson, Amy"
Indeed you won't" said she, with
spirit. II shall stay and save Dennis"
We went aboard the steamer attend
ed by Jarvis and followed by a Gus
toms detective, who evidently had his
orders | led them to my consulting
room, and we three entered, while the
detective remained outside
And now" said Amy when we We're
seated what do you mean to do?"
'sXThat com I In.'' coil s.J'I,ie, ,,o,,.
creature has been put iHto my hands
in mercy, so that he may not suffer
pain. 1t was probably done at the cap
tain's suggestion, for he is that sort of
man, and he and Slower are great
friends"
But, Dick" protested Amy, you
| don't really mean to say that you'll do
this awful thing
Suppose l don't do it, Amy" said
as gently as possible. How will
that help the doggie: The captain
won't like it. We may have an un.
pleasant scene, for he's a man who
likes to be obeyel. | may even lose
my position. And meanwhile Dennis
will die just the same
But you said yourself that the idea
was absurd" she exclaimed
Amy" said l. there are no more
diamonds in our friends little stomach
than there are in my pocket
Then why can't you say so:"
Il will when Stover comes,' re
piled. And il he is satisfied
lie won't be-" said Jarvis. who al
| ways knows everything. Hell raise
row, and nothing on earth can save
Dennis then. Slower has his theory
of this case, ana he's the most obsti-
nate mule that ever Kicked with all
four feet in bunch"
you have a glimpse of the mans
character" said |. but YOU are entire
ly wrong as to his present opinion,
| This case Is deeper than you think. 1t
is perfectly clear TO me that the dog
| theory IS not Stoyer's If it were he'd
| be here to see the thing through. 1t is
| the theory of some rival, and Slower
| wants to make the man ridiculous"
you've hit it," cried Jarvis, very
much to my surprise. for he is a dis
| putatious animal, yet keen in a way.
"And now I'll tell YOU what we must
do. Well save Dennis yet"
At this Amy gave him such look Of
confidence that my spine grew cold.
Just make your report" continued
Jarvis 81 hereby certify that | have
made n thorough examination Of the
| bull terrier, Dennis. and that he con-
tains no diamonds Sign Your name
| to it.
But, my dear fellow
you know it's true, don't you? You
know it'll satisfy Slower? Well then,
wha''s the objection?"
- 2ally," said Amy, 81 don't see why
yoJ ant. It's perfectly true. as Dud
| ley says And Il Mr.. Slower already
knows II he'll make no fuss. of course"
Besides" said Jarvis, "Stover II
| find the diamonds anyhow"
"But suppose that l do this crazy
| thing" said |. what shall we do
with Dennis?"
"I'll take him." cried Amy. II want
him very much"
You can't get h'r' The ship said
l. "There's a Z I've outside the
door now. and "4-s are plenty more