The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-08-23

all quarters where meteoric diamonds
were obtainable as to whether or not
such a stone was missing. Meanwhile
he would obtain from Mr.. Isaacstein
receipt acknowledging its custody
and small advance of money, far be-
low its real worth, leaving the COM
pletion of the transaction until a later
date. The question of giving or with
holding his addresn il il were asked
for was a difficult one to settle off
hand. Perhaps the course of events
would permit him to keep Johnson's
News altogether out of the record. and
a more reputable habitation would be
provided once he had the requisite
funds.
Thinking he had successfully tackled
all the problems that would demand
solution, Philip wasted no more time.
He entered Hatton Garden, and HAD
not gone past many of its dingy houses
until he saw large brass plate. bear
ing the legend: "Isaacstein & Co., Dia-
mond Merchants. Kimberley, Amster-
dam and London
He entered the office and was in
stantiy confronted by big-nosed
youth, who surveyed him through a
grille with an arched opening in it to
admit letters and small parcels
rs Mr.. Isaacstein in?" said Philip.
Will you kindly tell him l wish to
see him?'
''Oah. yess." There was a joke lurk-
ing somewhere in the atmosphere. but
the young Hebrew had not caught its
drift yet. The gaunt and unkempt
visitor was evidently burlesquing the
accent of such gentle people as came
to the Office on business.
Philip waited a few seconds. The
boy behind the grille filled in the inter-
val by copying and address into the
stamp book.
why do you not tell Mr.. Isaacstein
am here?" he SAD at last.
"Oah yess. You vii be funny. eh?"
The other smirked over the hidden hu-
NOR of the situation, and Philip UNI
derstood that if he would see the great
man of the firm he must adopt IA more
emphatic tone.
81 had better warn you that Mr.. VIII
son OF Messrs. Grant & Sons, Ludgate
HILL sent me here 10 see Mr.. Isaac
stein Am ! TO go back 10 Mr.. Wilson
and say that the Office boy refuses to
admit me?"
There was sting in the description,
coming from such speaker.
Look ere" was the angry retort.
Go away und blay. vii you? I'm piz-
zy."
Then Phlllp reached QUICKLY through
the little arch, grabbed a handful
of shirt tie and waistcoat. and
dragged the big nose and thick lips
violently against the wires of the
grille.
will you do what | ask. or shall
try to pull you through he said, qui-
city.
But the boys ready yell brought two
clerks running. and a door was thrown
open. Phil released his opponent and
instantly explained his action. One OF
the clerks, an elderly man, looked
little deeper than the boys ragged gar
ments, and the mention of Mr. Will
sons name procured him hearing.
Moreover, he had previous experience
of the youthful janitor's methods
With a cuff on the ear. this injured
parsonage was hidden to go upstairs
and say that Mr.. Wilson had sent d boy
to see Mr. Isaacstein. The added insult
came when he was compelled to usher
Philip to a waiting ROOM
Soon a clerk entered. He was Visibly
astonished by the appearance of Mr..
Wilson's messenger, and so was Mr..
Isaacstein, when Philip was paraded
before him in a spacious apartment
filled with glass cases and tables. at
which several assistants were seated.
What the deuce" he began, but
checked himself. What does Mr. Will
son want?" he went on. Evidently his
Ludgate Hill acquaintance was useful
TO Philip.
He wants nothing. sir" said Philip.