Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

and will leave to the Judgment of his Honor here if
said question can be answered by simple yes or
Will you kindly act as referee, MIR. Glrard:
Girard nodded and Morson- Brown turned with a
smile to his sharp witted adversary:
Will you please tell me, sir if the theft OF my
gems is the first and only burglary of which you and
your partner in crime are guilty: Answer yes or
no."
Captain Zoe laughed A bright red spot appeared
on Ormond's cheek, and faded suddenly His lips
spread into sheepish grin, while his hand went out
and pushed the money toward the winner James
Ormond, whether officer of the law or just PLAIN
scalawag, sport, clean through.
CIRARD, however placed his own Interpretation
~ on certain details of the little affair. made
other memorandum in his notebook. and once more
took up the investigation Il see that you still
in possession of funds Mr. Morson. After being
you get these funds!"
1t is part of an amount that had in my
trousers pocket This was fortunately not dis
turbed
What did you lose besides your belt of gems"
My watch"
"Anything else"
Nothing of Importance.
Had you no papers of identification in Your
baggage?'
Then why was baggage belonging to you
found at the Tivo ms?
Because my tru1.A had been sent on board my
steamer at Dover"
Had you no papers on your person:
Yes, sir, in the breast pocket OF my coat in
Where is this wallet now''
imp to say sir,
Because of an accident. While struggling with
the of the tugboat my coat was torn off and
left behind.
"Intentionally?'
Not by a jugful!" Defense smiled sadly, 1t
proves of the disadvantages of overacting-
Next time I'll know better
Ali When did you first realize your blunder.
When l struck the water. sir.
1t occurred to you. possibly. that to swim back
after your coat would rather interfere with the
realism of your trick to board the Spitlre Is that
the case?
Precisely 1t play quit
The court made a note OF the sporting reference.
and continued its examination; but changing
it's free and easy method to of sharp severity
Do consider statement regarding the loss
value?"
No. 1t sounds ridiculous"
Do you then expect me to believe any other
part of your equally ridiculous cock and bull story.
Not pinch!'
Nor do t. flashed Marcus Girard, with disguised
emphasis he tossed his notebook on the table
Not pinch of it, But wait! | still have other
witnesses He turned to Captain Larris in the
doorway. Will you kindly ask Mr. Beasey to step
in here once? You might also tell Burruss and
Common to come with him. Hurry
CAPTAIN JOE touched his cap and departed:
~ Again silence reigned in the saloon, while the
culprit still stood before the table balancing himself
gracefully to the Spitfire's roll If Ornond and
Tracy surprised at the sudden turn OF affairs.
they showed no evidences of it; but Marcus Girard
certainly their side. and would aid Them
materially in landing George {. Brown IN the
sweet secuson of the Tombs.
Valda Girard had taken no part in the affair what
and, in view of past occurrences. her lack of
action trife strange. She might have aided
Morson- Brown materially by speaking up and telling
of things; yet, because of something that
had come to pass, she held her tongue and let him
fall before the judgment of her angry father. 1t
upfa for he