The Delta independent., 1911-12-15

Delaroche either stole those jewels in
Paris or in New York. If they were
/ stolen in Paris. the authorities of this
city have no jurisdiction in the case.
On the other hand, we can prove the
necklace was in her possession only
day or two ago, and II the crime
was committed in this country. we
will call in the District Attorney" He
turned abruptly toward the woman.
Mrs Delaroche." Britt said, 81 do
not believe Mrs Missioner will call
on the French authorities to act, II
the crime was committed in their
Jurisdiction. If the jewels were taken
here, Mrs. Missioner will have no
choice In the matter"
She seized at the bait. Turning
her flashing eyes on the detective. she
burst forth:
THE jewels were stolen in Paris"
A tense silence was broken by
Britt.
You'll have to show me-" he
snapped. IT'S your last chance to
tell the truth"
81 stole the collarette from Mr.. Mis-
sioner," she admitted. 1T was short
ly before his death, a long time ago.
The plot had all been laid. Griswold
and Prince Kananda got me to do it.
met Griswold through Mr.. Missioner
He made love to me. made me believe
he wanted to marry me. Then. one
day, he proposed the plan to steal the
jewels. 1t almost made me laugh. for
was already trying to get them for
the Prince. His plan was to have
me induce Mr.. Missioner to let me
wear them one night and disappear
with the collarette about my throat
had agreed to do this. when Girls
wold"-she cast a whitening look at
the clubman-"brought me the sub
stitute. He didn't know. of course,
that l was in the pay Of the Prince,
and didn't inform him Of It, Well.
one night Mr.. Missioner. after much
urging on my part, took the collaretts
from his wifs's jewel box and let me
wear it At little supper party. It was
then l made the substitution"
What did you do with the real
uscklacs?" Naming intsr1sctsd.
7 Kept It," Mrs. Dslaroche returned
with bland smile. II Informed the
Prince that had changed my mind
bout committing the robbery. and I
old Mr.. Griswold that had been I'M
BILE to make the substitution"
But the paste jewels he had given
you-what did you tell him in regard
to them?" Britt asked.
Il simply told him had lost them"
she replied. The fact Of the matter
8. fooled both the Prince ana Mr..
1riswold. OF course, when Mrs. Mis-
;ioner discovered the robbery, Mr..
Iriswold guessed what l had done.
Ind since then he has been urging me
o turn the real jewels over to him.
But / was determined not to let him
have them until our marriage" she
added in a voice laden with the vim
dictiveness she felt.
The semicircle of listeners contract
ed until Mrs. Missioner, Miss Hol
comb. Sands, and Fitch were close to
Britz. The detective. turning to the
others. said:
Il have had the good fortune to re-
cover the Maharanee diamond for you.
Mrs. Missioner. and 1t remains only to
trace the other jewels of the necklace.
dare say Prince Kananda can tell US
where they are"
AS l told you over the telephone,
Lieutenant Britz." Mrs. Missioner an
swered. Il have recovered my jewels. !"
"All?" asked the detective, slightly
astonished.
All" replied the widow. Moreover.
do not care to prosecute anyone con-
nected with their disappearance"
Not the Hindoos who were respon-
sible for their second Disappearance
Is 1t possible you do not wish them to
be punished?" Britt expostulated.
Il do not" said Mrs. Missioner
quietly. Il understand their connec-
lion with the mystery thoroughly. In
spite Of the drastic methods they pur-
sued, do not blame them. They did
not seek the lesser stones of the
necklace. In fact. those gems were re.