The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-02-17

was only just in time to catch her.
She led the fainting woman to an in.
ner room, made her comfortable upon
q sofa, and sent out for some food and
bottle Of wine. Down in the. street
below, John Dory, who had tracked his
wife to the building, was walking
away with face as black as night
He knew that Maud had lost her posi-
ton. that she was in need OF money
almost penniless. He had waited to
see to whom she would turn, hoping
poor fool as he called himself-that
che would come back to him. And 1t
was his enemy to whom she had gone!
He had seen her enter the building;
he knew that she had not left It. In
the morning they brought him an
other report-she was still within,
It was the end, this, he told himself!
There must be settlement between
him and Peter Ruff!
Mr.. Johy Dory, who had arrived 1T
Clenarvon Court In four-wheel cab
from the nearest railway station, was
ushered by the butler to the door OF
one Of the rooms on the ground floor.
overlooking the Park. A policeman
was there on guard-a policeman by
his attitude and salute, although he
was in plain clothes. John Dory
nodded, and turned to the butler.
You see, the man knows me-" he
said. Here is my card / am John
Dory from Scotland Yard. 1 want to
have a few words with the sergeant"
The butler hesitated
Our orders are very strict, SIR" he
said. II am afraid that cannot allow
you to enter the room without spe-
cfal permit from his lordship. You
see, we have had no advice OF your
coming"
John Dory nodded.
Quite right" he answered. eff
every one were to obey his orders as
literally, there would be fewer rob-
berries. However. you see that this
man recognizes me-
The butler turned toward an elderly
gentleman in pink coat and riding
breaches, who had just descended into
the hall.
His lordship is here" he said.
He will give you permission, without
a doubt. There is a gentleman from
Scotland Yard, your lordship." he ex-
planned. who wishes to enter the
morning-room to speak with the SER
geant."
Inspector John Dory, at your lord
ships service" John Dory said, salut-
ing. " have been sent down from
town to help in this little business"
Lord Clenarvon smiled.
:" I should have thought that, under
the circumstances" he said, 1.-TWO of
you would have been enough. Still,
1t is not for me to complain. Pray 20
in and speak to the sergeant You will
find him inside. Rather dull work for
him, I'm afraid, and quite unneces-
sary."
~ am not SO sure, your lordship,"
John Dory answered. "The Clenar-
Won diamonds are known all over the
world. and / suppose there isn't q
thieves den in Europe that does not
know that they will remain here ex-
posed with your daughters other we'd
ding presents"
Lord Clenarvon smiled once more
and shrugged his shoulders. He was
man who had unbounded faith in his
fellow-creatures.
:" I suppose" he said, ut is the pen
atty one has to pay for historical pos
sessions. Go In and talk to the SER
6C1ul5 Wy dlA mcduS, MT. DOTy. / nope
that Graves will succeed In making
you comfortable during your stay
here"
John Dory was accordingly admitted
into the room which was SO jealousy
guarded. At first sight, it possessed
a somewhat singular appearance. The
windows had every one OF them been
boarded up. and the electric lights,
consequently, fully turned on, A long
table stood in the middle Of the apart
ment, serving as a support for long
glass showcase, open at the top.
Within this, from end to end, stretched
the presents which large circle of
acquaintances were presenting to one
OF the most popular young women in
society on the occasion of her APP
preaching marriage to the Duke Of
Rochester In the middle. the wonder
full Clenarvon diamonds. set in the
form of tiara, flashed strange lights
into the sombrely lit apartment. At
the end of the table a police sergeant
was sitting. with little pile Of news
papers and illustrated journals before
him. He rose to his feet with alacrity
at his superior's entrance.
Good morning. Saunders" John
Dory said see you've got 1t pretty
snug in here"
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