Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-10-13

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threw his nand out with a passion
ate gesture.
Harry said not a word. He was
trying hard to keep his self-posses-
sion, to remember that this man
was after all her husband.
The door opened and the marquis
turned to it.
Send the constable this way he
says.
"Beg pardon, my lord, gentle
man wishes to see you" said the
footman.
81 can see no one. l am engaged. .
The footman closed the door pre-
cipitately, but was back again in a
moment.
1.-THE gentleman says 1t is a mat
ter of great importance, my lord
"Tell him will not see him!"
said the marquis. l will see no one
"a thousand pardons, my lord,
said smooth, quiet voice, and a
gentleman gently pushed the foot
man aside and stepped into the room
The marquis grew crimson and
stared at him passionately.
"Who are you? What do you
want?" he demanded
Once more I entreat your lord
ships pardon" said the stalwart fig
ure in the center of the room. MY
business is of great Importance
and | must return by the next train.
The marquis uttered an oath.
Leave the house, sir!' he snarled,
and he strobe to the bell.
zone moment one moment, |
pray" said the man. "My name is
Rawson, and I am a detective!"
"Why couldn't you say so at first =
said the marquis, angrily. Il sent
for constable, but you will do.
This man"-and he pointed to Har-
ry--''I give him into your custody
"There is some mistake, my lord,
he said; "this is not the business |
came upon"
The marquis glared furious1y.
81 care nothing for the business
you came on, sir. Do your duty!''
I'm one moment, my lord. Just
let me explain myself"
There was the sound of mans
voice in the hall as he spoke, and
the marquis started and drew back
a step.
The detective closed the door and
advanced to the table
81 am a detective, my lord, as |
said. My card, my lord. Better be
formal in these matters. Early this
morning l was called in by the man.
ager of Coutts' bank"
The marquis dropped one hand CT
the table, then took it off again, ana
leaf.
"Coutts bank, my lord. By the
way, perhaps your lordship woui,-
wish to see me in private" and he
glanced at marry significantly.
The marquis half rose, then arol
ped back.
"Leave the house." he said to har-
ry.
Harry smiled, and his eyes gill
tered.
81 am in custody!" he said, calmly.
The marquis rose.
Follow me to another room " he
said to the detective.
At that moment the voice broke
Gus again in the hall It was Har-
rvs turn to start In a moment he
recognized it as the voice Of Mr..
Sinclair, the man he had caught
hiding in the park. The marquis
shrank back
speak here" he said, "and be
quick"
q was called in by the manager,
said the detective. 1T seems that a
man had presented a check for a
large amount, signed by her lady
ship, the warehouses. The sum
was so large that the manager
asked the man a few questions
"Stop!" exclaimed the marquis.
Leave the room" he said, turning
to Harry
Harry walked toward the door.
81 will fetch the marchioness, he
said, keeping his eyes fixed on the
marquis, whose face blanched.
GO on" he said. "Let him re-
main, he-he-is an old friend OF
mine.''
The detective stared at the rath-
er inconsistent statement but went
on coolly; it takes great deal to
surprise detective.
"The man who presented the
check, my lord, said that he was
stockbroker, and had been doing bus
mess for her ladyship, and the man
ager would have cashed the check,
but 1t happened that Mr.. Head, who
it seems is her ladyship's lawyer
and agent, was in the office, and,
hearing the name and part Of the
conversation, requested that the
check might be shown to him. The
manager compiled"