The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-07-30

CTS JEWELS upon SuCn CTeatufcs
It was but a short distance to the
Rue St. Honore, where DR.. Darcy
lived.
Wait. Martin" said the lady. "You
are to take monsieur back in a short
time. This way. NJ. Narbonne."
With a kindly nod to the man in
waiting she led him into a small ante
room on the left.
sit down. monsieur. The adjoin.
ing room Is my husbands private
ofice." she said. xviii you kindly let
me show him the bracelets first. You
know"-smiling sOauettishly-"a wife
has her little Establishments, and I
have set my heart on having two!"
NJ. Narbonne took the three morocco
cases from his inner pocket and gal.
lantly placed them in her outstretched
hand.
Who knows but I may have all
three?" she cried merrily as she
danced toward the door.
Closing It quickly behind her, with
most dextrous sleight of hand she
slipped the three jewel cases into 4
leather bag on her arm and with
troubled face and nervous manner
confronted the grave. middleaged gen.
tleman who rose to meet her.
DIR. D'Arcey!" she exclaimed. q
had great difficulty to keep my ap-
pointment My poor husband is In the
next room. His latest delusion is that
he has jewels to sell. and only by sug.
costing that he might dispose Of some
to you could I persuade him here.
Her fingers twitched and her eyes
turned restlessly toward the door.
Dear Madame Dubois spoke DR..
Darcy. be calm. This trouble. you
told me. came suddenly. and. doubt
not, rest and medical treatment will
cure your husband"
She broke in: Il would rather you
saw him alone. doctor. He is more ex.
citable with me. II there not another
door can slip out and wait In my
coupe? Then. after I take him home,
! will come for your opinion and ad
vice."
"The wisest thing you could do,
Madame Dubois. Have good courage.
l do not feel It q hopeless case" he
replied, opening a side door which led
through narrow court to the mais
street.
"Humor him little at first, DOCTOR
she entreated. Let him talk Of his
delusions. oh. know you are wise.
! trust all to you-but he may be sus
picious II I linger."
She went hurriedly out.
DR.. Darcy watched for a moment
the flutter of her blue suit and toss OF
white feathers with serious look as
he turned to open the other door.
Coming promptly at the summons,
NJ. Narbonne glanced hastily around
tho room.
Where is madame?" he asked.
She has gone out for a few mo
ments. Be seated. NJ. Dubois"
"Narbonne," corrected the young
man. Have you decided which brace
let you prefer for your wife?"
A shadow Of pain crossed the doc
tors face as he said quietly: Il have
no wife. We will speak OF the brace
let's later. Sit down. monsieur, and
tell me Of yourself. You have been
III"
Myself" screamed the young man,
as into his heart shot sudden terror.
What do you mean? | was never III
In my life. Tell me of the woman who
brought me here with three diamond
bracelets for you to make a choice and
said she was your wife. Who il she
and where are the bracelets?"
With flashing eyes. clenched hands
and growing apprehension he hurled
these vehement questions at the
doctor.
The latter took him by the shoulders
and looked into his eyes. Anger was
there. bewilderment, mistrust, but no
insanity. His rudy hue. steady gaze
and firm. vigorous poise bore token of |
unusual strength and health.
Can there be a plot here?" he
thought. "Tell me your story as |
quickly as possible" he cried.
M. Earbonne did SO, the words tum.
bling after each other with nervous
Intensity. adding: These bracelets
were worth $4,000 francs. Telephone
to my firm for the truth Of my asser.
tion."
First DR.. Darcy rushed to the |
lront Of the house No trace was there |
81 madame or coupe. and none Of the |
had seen her drive away.
M. Narbonne's story was corrobo-
rated by Le Clair. Migy ct Gle and q
force Of the cleverest detectives set
to work; but never was
'ound the faintest clew of the charm.
ng little lady in Alice blue or her
friend and accomplice. Madame Mar.
,eau. "of princely blood"