The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-02-20
The Adventures
Mr.. Peter Ruff.
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No sign OF IL. sir. the man su-
svered. saw him pass through IL
hall yesterday afternoon as went Of.
duty. and he was il riding clothes All
spsaseed Nth mud think he has
been hunting every day
John Derry musfered something 10
tween his lips. and turned on his heel
How many men have You here,
SAUNDERS ne asked
Only two, sir, beside myself. the
man replied.
The detective went round TIE
boarded windows. examining the work
carefully until he reached the door.
| am going TO see II l can have !
Eord with his iordship,'' he said.
He caught Lord CIensrvon in the ar.
OF mounting his horse In the great
courtyard.
: What is It. Mr.. Dory.. the Earl
asked. STOPPING down.
There is one name. Your lordshio.
amongst your list Of guests. concern
Ing whom | wish to have a word with
Tou. the detective said the name
Of Mr.. Peter Run
Don't know anything about him ,.
Lord CienarVon answered, cheerful!y.
Ton must see mr. daughter, Lady
MARY 1t vas she who sent him his
invitation Seems a decent little fei-
low, and rides as well as the best.
You'll md Lady Mary about some
where, IL you'd like 30 ask her.
Lord Clenarvon hurried OF. with 4
little farewell wave OF his crop. ard
John Dory returned to the house to
make inquiries respecting Lady Mary.
u very few minutes he was shown
Into her presence. She smiled ct him
cheerfully.
:. Another detective. !, she .r-
claimed. Il am sure ought to feel
quite safe low What can do for
you, Mr.. Dory?"
have had list OF the guests sent
to me-" John Dorr answered. Sin
which notice the name Of Mr.. Peter
Lady Mary nodded.
Well?" she asked.
have just spoken to his lordship."
the detective continued, and he re-
ferred me to you"
Do you want to know all about Mr..
Ruh@ Lady Mary asked smiling.
II your ladyship will pardon my
saving so" John Dory answered, Il
think that neither you nor anyone else
could tell me that. What I wished to
say was that understood that We at
Scotland Yard were placed in charge
OF your jewels until after the we'd
ding Mr.. Peter RUIZ is, as you NAV
be aware. e. private detective himself"
understand perfectly" Lady
Mary said. can assure you. Mr..
Dory, that Mr.. Run IS here entirely as
personal and very valued friend OF
my own. On two occasions, he has
rendered very signal service to ny
family-se services which am quite un-
able to requite"
John Dory bowed.
In that case, your Iadyship," he
said. there is nothing more to be
said. conceive 1t. however, to be my
duty to tell you that in our opinion
the opinion OF Scotland Yard-there
are things about the career of Mr..
Peter Run which need explanation.
He is person whom We seldom let
altogether out of our sight
Lady Mary laughed frankly.
My dear Mr.. Dory," she said. this
is one OF the cases, then, In which
can assure you that know more than
Scotland Yard There is no person in
the world In whom I have more CON
fidence. and with more reason. than
Mr. Peter Ruff
John Dory bowed
thank your ladyship." he said.
trust that your confidence will
never be misplaced May / ask one
more question:"
" Certainly" Lady Mary replied. so
long as you make no Instructions
whatever against my friend =
should be very sorry TO 90 So
John Dory declared II simply wish
to know whether Mr.. RUIZ has any in
structions from you with reference to
the care of your iewels?"
Certainly NOT" Lady Mary replied,
decidedly. Mr.. Ruff is here entirely
as my guest. He has been In the room
with the rest Of Us. 70 look at them.