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

lowed these gentlemen on the unsupported word
of burglar whom you claim to have captured in
your room at the Tlvoll Arms IN London!
II do
Suppose this man msled you purposely?"
Suppose, for the sake of argument, he did not
The court looked over the top of its glasses and ac
cepted the suggestion. Very we'll. You boarded
this yacht by an acknowledged trick. and claimed
the name of Bruce Morson while you also acknowl-
edge to have travelled under the name of George e.
Brown in order to protect your property Now
then! For the sake of argument, how did Mr. Or
mond and his secretary know of the existence of
your valuables?'
Cant say, sir as do not belong to the burglars
fraternity. Perhaps Mr. Ormond might offer sug-
gestion."
Ormond offered none. and the inquiry proceeded.
After coming among this yachts company. did
you still persist your belief that these gentle
men held your gems in their possesson?
mo, sir.
And how, may l ask did YOU draw this infer
ence?
The lips of the defense twitched family. In
mental game of poker sir
THIS somewhat ambiguous answer caused f1utter
of surprise among all present, with the exception
of Valda, who tried not to blush, but failed She
remembered that first interview only too well. and
she bitterly reproached herself for revealing her
fathers secrets through the unprofessonal play OF
her big brown eyes. At the present moment she
turned them her judicial parent and waited
anxiousy for his question. and its answer which
must involve her IN the tangled sken The question
came:
had been TRANSFERRED.
Again the young mans lips twitched while the
imps of humor danced in his fine gray eyes. drew
two cards the grounding hope of a flush, your
Honor"
Technical reference understood by the gentlemen
only. The court stroked its chin and smiled. Did
you fill may ask Mr. Morson:
The defense considered the question thoughtfully
and gave evasive answer. II still have few
blue ones left sir though my stake has been reduced
considerably.
Even the prosecution laughed; but the court
raped for order and proceeded with the cross ex
animation. ITO whom in your opinion were the
gems transferred"
Vada drew in her breath and held it.
Il decline to state.
Positively"
Positively"
"Why?"
Shrug and no verbal rejoinder Valda breathed
DO you know where said gems are now de-
posited?'
No"
vada turned her big brown eyes him for the
first time and whtened to the lips.
Did you intend finding OUT:
Certainly
Did you endeavor to do 50:
No, Sir"
why not?"
Il decline to answer
why did you submit neekly to working your
massage when YOUR position among the seamen
would naturally preclude the possibility of learning
where your supposed property was located?'
Il decline to answer.
Have you any suspicion. through mental poker
or otherwise who the present holder of your
gems?"
Il am not positive
You must answer my question, Mr.. Morson. Do
you suspect any member of this yacht 5 company
with deliberately concealng property believed to be
yours?"
Il decline to answer
The court sighed YEARLY thought for a moment
then put the query in different form. do
YOU suspect anyone more gentlemen of this
yachts company of being blacklegs and swinders,