The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-11-19

s!ll4cen n MN keenly. He had
been able to pick no flaw in the moments
talk. He was a shrewd man in his line
and schooled, but Constable had rung
true. There is no inclination on the
part of the public ar large TO concede
brilliance of acumen to the heirs of mill
ions, unless the sparkling qua ity has been
exposed in strong light. The suggestion
glance into the face Of the young man.
vanquished Grusoe's final doubt
Il can handle Stembridge very tidily,
having your moral support" he declared.
He's too old bird to resist arrest when
he's once eornered."
Just as you say Constable said
swiftly. Turn your rig about and fol
low on. Ny launch IS ahead. at the
Sugar Landing"
II was not until the other was behind.
and the back Of his own carriage shut
ting of the view, that Constable realized
he had lost his headache, and was drench-
ed with perspiration. II was now eight
The ladies had agreed TO be ready at nine.
in case Uncle Joey had returned with
the mail By thar time. His several err
would take the entire time, and must De
done decently and in order. The driver
was commanded TO make good speed 70
the launch. which was in readiness Cru
soc dismissed his rig: Constable babe his
driver wait, and the two men boarded.
Make her buzz, Ernst the owner said
to the sailor in charge. I'm expiring
for q drink and a mouthful of clean air.
Crusoe was deeply interested in the
present manifestation of Martinique's eli
mate, and was not readily diverted to the
subject which challenged his companion
Once launched, however, upon the deal
ings Of Nicholas Stembridge, alias Hay
den Breen, be became fluent, and Con
stable learned that his guest was "the
Rajah's Diamond" among the swindlers
: civilization.
Stembridge according to Crusoe. had |
started q Central American revolution in /
order TO seize range OF rich silver hills /: |
had made good. worked the mines, and 1
sold them, q year later, "salted to a |
brine" to e syndicate OF New York capt |
taIists He had engineered the Var
oil syndicate which disor- /
iered London fnanciers for a day. OF 4
these and other interesting engagements |
Constable learned as the launch sped /
across the fouIed harbor.
What does this prince of manipula-
tors do with aIl his money!" he asked ]
finally.
well, you see" Crusoe replied. he
las his army 70 pay. and he must pay
he men pretty well. for the rumor is
abroad that they would go on the cross
Tor him. And then he is a golden glory
If a spendthrift I've heard that Paris
ooks for his second coming as for Mes
;iah. since be has promised the Tender
DIN a punch from the Milky Way
Here we are. Perhaps you don't think 1
vas pleased 70 see your craft lying here
his morning when l came in on the Pan
her?n
Il presume you were" Constable re
,lied idly.
They were on the ships ladder. Crusoe
Walking ahead. The sailor above. on the
main deck OF the Madame. caught
transe gesture from Constable's hand.
nd stranger expression from the eve
{ his owner. The sailor did not under
tand exactly, but he stood ready for
Z
ngIy made haste to assist when Consts-
lie sprsng forward and pinioned the
ewcomer about the waist, Crusoe ac-
epted his defeat nervily. but when his
IN was removed and his wrists enclosed ;
or the time being in his own manacles
e regarded his captor with eyes Of hate. J
! which a little reproach was mingled. 5
whats your lay, COnstable?" he in
uired almost steadily. You're smarter
ian thought. and deal more crooked. I
Listen" the other said hurriedly. Il :
Idn't like TO do this, but there wasn't
nv way out Of it. I've got a lot on my ?
ind this morning, and you complicated I
Iatters. II may be that I'm saving your '
fs. The mountain yonder looks as il 4
: were about to blow his brains out. \
la couldn't be interrupted until | got 5
,rtain ladies safely aboard here from the il
,wn. As for the fascinating person you v
III Stembridge. he may be my guest. and b
, may not. IN see you about that later Il
!. He's been square as a plumb-line to b
e. You're a good man, Crusoe, and