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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04
Brothers. Separated for More
Than Q Quarter Of Cen.
tury, arc Reunited
~ Standish
Hotel

When Gabriel Levoigne was un.
able to make connections and spend
Christmas day with his family in Los
Angeles he thought himself decided
ly out Of favor with the fates.
Likewise, his brother Jean, Of
whom he had seen and heard nothing
In nearly thirty years, considered
himself unlucky when business de-
tsined him in Denver during holiday
week.
But the latter changed his mind A.
ter scanning the Standish hotel regis
ter. OF course the somewhat unus-
ual name Of Gabriel LIE voigne caught
his attention, and within an hour he
met the bearer Of the cognomen that
10 French fur trader had brought
across the stormy Atlantic In colon
ial times.
He found that the distinguished
looking merchant bearing the name
In this instance was the brother from
whom he had parted years before in
Canada, after the mothers death,
and who came to the United States to
seek bis fortune.
So Jean Levoigne, like his brother
Gabriel, asserts that the Christmas
dinner served In the CHEEKY dining
room Of tho 6tandish was a. thor
saRhly enjoyed - any he ever ate.
X The lattsr n alsO . merchant hid
Fplaes Of business being in St Louis
Everv hnman haart 4. hn-.n
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04
CATTLE BOUGHT AND

The Harp-Peterson Company will
buy your herd or sell you . herd.
Will contract to buy steers or stock
cattle for customers. We know what
10 required for the White River val
Icy range and are prepared to meet
all demands. Address
The Harp Peterson Co.,
Meeker, Colorado
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

The mail matter described baloz
smAins unclaimed In the poatolIlcl
I Neeker, Colorado, the weak end
ng Feb. -, 1911, and II not callst
Or within two weeks will be sent h
be dead letter once:
Barnes, Walter
Chandler. Mrs N +
Cellins, Richard L
Caldwell, Fred.
Carlos, Nay
CLARK, Cody
Cox, G e
Coles, N u
Cummings, John
Donovan, Mrs BJ
Ewing, Roy C
Fitzpatrick, William
Goss, II ess,l-
Cant, Mr. e
Graham, Stanley J
Hill, CT
Hoffman, Frank
Johnson. Jack N
King M. I'm
K.,s.v NJ. u.,.,
Randall WIZ
Kthhitt Mr.. w,,,,.m N
Keana Alhert
10 Ma. beatrice
McCann Mr. Rood
McGpt,s NJ. I.m..
Mill.r M. Td..i.
Moore, Phil ~
Montgomery, Dick
Malone. 1T
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

=. W. King, who works in the
Dsndsfson housshold furnishing
stors. y the owner 81 . valuable
nswspapsr relic. Il b . COPY a TIE
Arst issae Of the Rocky Moaatain
News, being Vol. I, No. !, ord daesd
Chsery Creek, x. T., Saturday, April
- t4GA Mr.. King has bsso offered
- 1es this valuabls rsu1ndss q sesly
AAys II Cotoeado. then part q KAa-
- Neszites1. as.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

The Nesksr Comet Band l. A.
ranging to give . dance ct Odd Fell
lows hall on Friday evening, April
a, 1911. Everybody should attend
this a0Air and show that the efforts
of the boys TO got together . good
bned organization TO represent this
town u appreciated.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

Lent began Wednesday, thus end
Ing the winter SOCIAL season and ush-
efing in the customary period Of
prayer and fasting.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

Surveyor Dan Noog spent most Of
last week In hydraulic engineering
work In connection with Du3y tun-
mol irrigation auxiliariss.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

81. II. Joy, who has besn In Axial
for some time. returned to town Tues
day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

Fourteen to fifteen members Of the
hand organization meet twice . weed
and put in several good hour prac-
ticing..
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

Engraved visiting cards, dance OF
wedding invitations, programs, place
cards, etc.; inonogrammed society
stationery-and all other enclosing
and engraving. Our prices do not
average any higher than for the print
ed kind. Look over our samples
THE HERALD PRINTERY.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

A great time u In store for those
who wfsh to honor the memory Of
Irsland's patron saint on the Even
ing Of March 18th. This daucs will
b sivsu under the auspices Of the
Catholics Ladies' society. Tickets
can now Be- had BY calling ct the
Davitt house,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04
Teachers' ExarnInation

Once Of County Superintendent of schools,
Meeker. Colorado, March I, 1911.
Tho regular county examination for RIO
Btanco county. Will be held ct my once e the
court house, in Neeker, Colorado, Thur
day and Friday, March 10 and n, ISL,
The examinations will begin ct . ocipck
.. M, each day. :
Applicants will please notice that the Col
oFado constitution IL now one Of the 70
Qu1rod branches. =
Ma. BRLENA d, LYrrIx.
County Superintendent.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

4 lafgs number Of old-timsfs and
: fsw others enjoyed the hospitality
n Nj. =. N. JoHsntssn last Tuesday
evening ct . smoksr-with ample re-
frsshmsnts on the side. That "Jos"
entertained bis numerous old-time
frisnds in proper style GOES without
the saying.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

Dennis Murrsy has . flns bunch Of
the Bari horses broken and ready
for the market
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

4. =. Lytls made . several days
business trip to Angors this week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

Reid Moore returned from Lily
park region last Saturday afternoon.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

Mr.. Ambrose Oldlsnd spends most
Of his time these days looking after
his extensive stock and ranch inter
eets,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

Money to Loan.
Unlimited money 10 loan on farm
security. Low interest. For partic-
ulars apply 10 r. e. Sheridan. tn
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

A baby girl came to gladden. the
home OF Mr.. and Nrs. +. g. Walton,
ThursdAy morning; Dr.. Nahonsy Of
flciatiuR.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04
VIII cure your cold
BROMO- FEBRIN
while you sleep.

Galvanized chimnsys, any siss,
made 70 order, By A. 4 Lytls.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

David Smith departed for Dsavsi
Wednesday 70 attend 70 various bus.
iness mstts5A
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

After seeing that everything was
al right 1t the county seat Sheriff
Ellison returned to his up rivsr
farm, early in the week, 70 get ready
for spring work.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

Engraved cards, invitations, etc
Our samples will help you decice.-
THE HERALD.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

Billy Cotton lsssened tho wolf tribe
BY four during the wssk-ons imam
my" wolf aud thres cubs.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

HI. and Mn. Henry Murray vlsi.
ted town friends yesterday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04
Lee Peterson IL out again after an
other bunch Of stock cattle.
Don't forget that there Il . tow
election due In the near future.

Mr.. Hossssk has gone out to Pstro-
lite to take hand In running the
suginss.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

The snow was from two TO three
feet deep, on the level, back in the
hills.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

Jim Delaney Of lower White paid 4
brief visit 70 town Monday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

spouting and fuming, at A. E.
Lytle'a
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

Harry Warner n Rossdals paid the
metropolis . visit Saturday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

At this time It was estimated that
there was 10000 head Of range cattle
on White and lower Yampah rivers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04
BLACK DIAMOND COAL

Always In chute At mine and ut lum-
Der yard. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Two ($O dollars ut mine; IS de-
livered In town. Phone, Rio 8, or
Arnold Bros, Rio 40.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04
TvENrY-F FIVE YEARS AGO
frrom Ths Herald Of March .. ssssl

should aud acquaintance Be forgot,
And never brought 70 mini
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

B. c. Howey reported that he was
losing many winter calves. and in
consequence intended close herdine
his bulls during the coming season.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

Notwithstanding big Losses during
the winter, T. d. Riley added = small
bunch - by purchase = to his cattle
herd.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

There WAS . lumber famine In town
and w. F. Hossack and Jack Green
started for the Mediation 4 Sheridan
mill to got out $1,000 feet to meet
pressing demands.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

Snow storms were about the most
things recorded.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

Life is q running stream. When
stagnant you have ceased to live.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

wednesday Va. tho nrss day Of
Lent.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-03-04

Every human heart !. human.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22

are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Edward s.
Munford. a. the Connecticut. In Wash
ington. .. G.
Mrs. j. Allison Hodges and little
Miss Gene Hicks are staying in New
York, whese they are the guests Of
Mrs, II. 4. Patterson,
Misses Mary Finch. OF Afasslick.
Ky, and Atk'ns, OF Norwood, O., are
guests OF the Rev. and Mrs. Henry
Pearce Atkinu on Grove aveuus.
Mr.. A. w. Hankins, of Grove ave-
nue., has gone to North Csrolins on
a two weeks business trip.
Mrs. Eugene Pendieton has return
ed to her h.me In Louisa county, after
visit to relatives hese.
Misses Marjorie and Fannie kim
brough, Of West Grace street has re-
turned from visit to Petersburg
Mrs. L. n. Arnall and Mir. Lewis
Arnall haze returned from q shou
stay with rs.atiyes ct Ashland,
Miss Lucille williams Is the guest
Of Miss Louise Carter in Newport
News.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22

ton, OF Richmond Mrs. Catherine
King, of Richmond; DIR. and Mrs. b..
Guy Hopkins, of Glen Allen; Messrs,
&c. A. Montgomery, W. ID. Richard
son, Harvey Wiser, Frank sutton,
Francis Rove, Of Richmond.
Annual Meeting of Co-Operaive
Workers.
All friends of Summer Rest" are
invited to ATTEND the annual meeting
of the CO. Operative Workers at sou
East Grace street Thursday February
23f at S +. NJ. Since the loss sus-
tanned in the death of Mr.. George A.
Barksdale, It will be necessary to Sc
cure the sympathy and aid of all
friends of the cause, In order that
this lovely mountain home may keep
its doors open to tired. self-supportiHg
women.
Delightful Candy Feast.
The home of Mr.. Richard Henry
Hardesty, Jr. was the scene of de-
lightful candy feast on Tuesday even
ing from s:30 to IL o'clock. The
guests were merrily entertained In
making candy In its various forms.
Dancing VAS also INDUCED in, While
various games were prepared for the
guests, who found this form OF en-
joyment more to their liking. la all
il was an evening ef much pleasure,
Those present were Misses Kathleen
GREGORY, Leila l.. Lacy, Marion Wal
lace, Elise Jones, Luci!e Butler,
Shields Jones. Louise Francis, Grace
Cottrell, yerneil Deter and Messrs,
Franklin Gughenheimer White, Dan.
Conant. Alvin Saunders, Robert SUIT
ton, Millard Jones, Charles Hall, AL
len Ammons, Irvine Arnold, Charles
Montey Montgomery, Wellington Cat-
trail, Richard Henry, Hardesty, Jr..
w r.. Ammons.
Program for Entertainment.
The entertainment to be given by
st. Johns Cir Gle of Kings Daughters
Friday, February "a. $40 p. NJ, at
the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
j. Billups. s24 North Twenty-fifth
street, promif.es to be one of the most
delightful of the many given during
the present season.
The following program has been
arranged; Living pictures, posed by
Professor Cosby. Betsy Rose Miss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22

Mary Mass!s; Cupid, Master Stuart
Billups: An Indian Maid, little Miss
Walkup; deorge and Martha Wash
inEton. Mr.. VIII Parrish and Miss
Leila Lacy, the four seasons-Spring.
Miss Hazel Cheatwood, Summer, Miss
Fannie Farrell; Fall. Miss Lammis
Cunningham; Winter, Miss Ida Held
croft: John Alden and Priscilla. Mr.
John Goode and Miss Ruby Brauer,
Three graces-Misses Hlount. Cheat
wood and Woody Pygmation and
Gallatia, Professor Frank Cosby and
Miss Laura Armitage; A Gypsy Maid,
Miss Ruth Cunningham; Good Night
Master Binford Peas.
one of the most enjoyable numbers
will be . violin selection by Miss Annie
Louise Reinhardt, accompanied by
Miss Myrtle BEDFORD. Vocal numbers
will he rendered BY Miss Rragg and
Mrs. Sallie Montgomery Brown. Plan
list, Mr.. Richard Bacon Reading,
81. Johns Circle of Kings Daugh-
tiers is undernominational. and Is one
OF several in the city that works for
the Sheltering Arms Free Hospital.
Webster-Jackson.
very pretty marriage took place
Tuesday morning at the home OF Rev.
p. o. Seyars, i10g North Twenty third
street. the contracting parties being
MIR. Robert a. Webster. q / New York,
and Miss Helen jackson, OF Rich
mond The couple left Immediately
on their honeymoon. They will make
Richmond their future home.
J0nes--Grnyes.
Miss Margaret Elisabeth Graves and
Mr.. Fairfax G.. Jones werc quietly
married Tuesday morning at 1I:ia,
o'clock All Holy Trinity church. Rev.
Mr.. 0sgood performed the ceremony,
which WAS witnessed by only the mo-
theirs of fhe. bride and sroom. because
Of deep mourning In the lAtter's FAM
lily. Mr.. and Mrs. Jones left for a
Northern trip
Personals.
Miss Margaretta Brooke, of Seattle.
Waeias. arrived "Wednesday to be the
guest of Miss Mary SCARBOROUGH, an
Monument avenue. 's.'ssf's91 y. g.
-
Judge and Mrs. Randolph Tucker
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22
SAVING TIME
MEANS. MONEY

ownars Of teams. making deliveries
on Ghurch Hin ana all the northsast-
syn section az the city, wilt saws time
delivering goods or going to that see
ti0n or the city by using the new steel
yiaduct from Thirtsenth, and NasshAll
strests tn Twsnty-Afth ana Marshail
reasonable and any one Will say0
much more than that AEsaOunt aAtng
Of sSAdtnG to and from that asctiori
Of the city 4nd tbs center to business
districts a. well AZ the West End.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22
lTMPEOR WILLIAM 7

ROME, Feb 22~-A most notable
gathering OF Europeon rulers will ne
assemble in Rome in March. They
will he the guests of Pope Plus x. and
The Qutrinal on the occasion of the for
t,eth anniversary of the proclamation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22

regarded as not improbable that King
George, of England may visit Rome
after his coronation. The pope viii be
the center of one Of the most impress
siVe gatherings Of distin gus shed men
that has occurred in recent times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22

Stewart. Duplex Safety Pins regular price. IS, 6,
and So; sale price, Sc.
Parliament Pins regular price, SC; sale price, DC.
Felicity Hooks and Eyes, regular price, 3d. sale
price, &c.
Washington Dressing Pins 400 pins, regular price,
Be; sale price, Tor Sc.
Nickel Goat Hangers, regular price, &c each; sale
price, for &c.
Warens Chicago Featherhone, regular price, Toe
yard sale price box Of 10 yards sold by box only Ssc
Cotton Tape "a yards regular price Ice; sale price,
Sc.
English Twiled Tape, 10 yards, regular price i0s'
sale price, 7c.
Warren's Net Covered Collar Forms, regular price
Sc each sale price, 3 for Sc.
Alex Kings 200-yard Spoos Basting Cotton, black
and white regular price for &c; sale price, for &C.
Pin Cubes large size, regular price, Tel sale price,
Sc.
Featherweight Hair Curriers' regular price, Sc each;
sale price, 4 for Toe.
Goods bought special for this sale. much under
price
One lot Of Shoe Laees ic pair
Boys Shoe Laoes, ic pair
Transparent Collar supporters cards Sc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22

Common Stay Binding fox Dc.
White Spool Cotton f20o-ysrd spocs), dozen, lac.
or two dossn for 7Bc.
Nickel Plated Safety Pns assorted Sizes cards Sc
Slip Out Collar SuppertAn, whits, for ioc.
Invisible Hair Piss desm paeass, se.
Darning Cotton, black only. spool, Ia.
Dutch Tape, SIX pieces for lee.
Bias Seam Taps, Q yards to piece, Sc.
Rufned Garter Nastis, "a yard passs, De.
Feather 6titshed Braid whites and ecicrs, piece &c.
Inside Betting, black and white, IL yards TO piece
lie.
Black Shirt Braid, . yards to piece, Sc.
Marrow Mene sesnsted color, 4-ysrd pieces, foc.
Seam Bindiae white and black, s-yard pieces Toe.
DressmakMss Pins, i-S-pound box, each, 7c
Or three bcnss 3ec
Bunch Tape, Be.
Black Spool 6lk, 100 yards 30.
Load Dssss Weights, ases 3, 4 and s. 100 10 box,
per box So.
Black Pin BOOKS, 100 pins TO book, &c.
Special Bale OF 'Diraeo Imported Wash Braide
which il = very popular trimming fcs wash dresses
Ws have full assortment white and all colors White
with light blue, copenhagen, navy, lavender, pink
brown black, old ross and tan, yard Sc. or yards
for 25c.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-07-28

enjoyment of the situation increased
by leaps and bounds. No single key
on the tiny ring escaped use of his
hands He unlocked boxes, dressing
case and other places of possible con-
cealment. His method would have
drawn a derisive smile from Chief of
Detectives Manning. But Manning
was far downtown in Mulberry street,
and could not know the course his
subordinates were pursuing.
From a drawer in Elinor's Chippen-
dale secretary Donnelly took a box
of rare lacquer and fitted key to It,
He stopped to gaze searchingly at
Miss Holcomb for few minutes, then
he unlocked the box.
Il hate to pry into any young lady's
little keepsakes," he said in a ponder
ously patronizing manner, but, as
Miss Holcomb hasn't been to Maiden
Lane In such a long time, know she
won't object. Now, this little box. of
course, contains nothing but trinkets
or odds and ends-love letters, may
be-" Elinor's heart sickened at the
leer In his face. She turned her eyes
to Dorothy's loving little face, and
chung to the debutante's hand. DON
nelly, fumbling with the key for
awhile opened the lacquered box.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-07-28

The presence faded into the per-
spective of the passage and in a few
minutes materialized on the TIRES
hold-alone
"Ali is not in the house, madam"
the footman reported.
ASK Miss Holcomb If she sent
him anywhere"
What tribe does this Indian belong
to-" Donnelly inquired Importantly.
"Choctaw? Cherokee? Sioux? Maybe
he's an Apache?"
Mrs. Missioner smiled. 1t was not
an unpleasant smile, but 1t Jared an
unconscious HUH" out of the de-
tective. All the others save the seri-
Gus Ranscome smiled too, and Girls
void laughed aloud.
He isn't that kind of an Indian
Sands enlightened the sleuth. Hes
native of India--a Hindoo."
"Of course" rumbled the Central
Office man, Indignantly Il know that.
What want to know is what kind of
a Hindoo?"
81 should say he was a Sepoy," re-
marked Griswold. There was ma
licious CLEAN in his eyes.
"Sepoy-huh?" Donnelly turned to
Carson. What do you know about
that?" he asked. Carson knew moth
ing whatever about that. 1t would
have been disloyal to know more than
his colleague.
There was a man in Mulberry Street
Bruxton was to find much more eff
cient than the present visitors from
headquarters. AS the widow did not
know that, she was a good deal bored
and some of her first distress at the
loss Of her jewels, particularly the
Maharanee diamond, returned. She
was almost respondent when the de-
tectives, after an exhaustive search
of the servants quarters, returned
They had ransacked even the room
of Mrs Missioners absent maid but
to no purpose.
us there anything more you wish
to know" asked Mrs. Missioner, ris
ing Donnelly was oblivious to the
| hint
Yes, ma'am, Mis- Missioner" he an
swered. 81 think we'll talk to your
secretary now"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-07-28
CHAPTER w.
1.-THE Chief Wants to See You"

1.-THE Chief Wants to See YOU"
Elinor Holcomb, tall, graceful, gray
eyed, stood framed between crimson
portieres like Velesquez portrait.
Her refinement differed from Mrs.
Missioner's climatically, but, despite
the polaric oppositeness of their color
ing, there was a resemblance between
them. Mrs. Missioner's eyes turned
to her alphabetically.
81 regret to disturb you so late,
Elinor," she said, "but these gentle
you were sleeping?"
Il was doing, 1 fear" smiled the
girl. Il had been reading" She held
book in her hand.
THE necklace with the Maharanee
diamond is gone" the widow explain
ed, "and paste jewels have been put
In their place. This is Detective Don
nelly, of the Central Office, and this is
Detective-ah--"
Carson, ma'am.' said Donnelly.
I'm sure I'm very glad to see Mr..
Donnelly and Mr.. Carson, since there
has been a robbery" said Elinor east
ly She move softly to the center
of the room and stood looking at the
Headquarters men. Are you sure
the real diamonds are gomez
Mrs. Missioner made a gesture to-
ward the safe and indicated the heap
of false gems on the table.
Us it likely" sneered Griswold,
that whoever put the paste stones
there would neglect to take the real
ones? see you read De Maupassant,
Miss Holcomb. Stories like The
Necklace don't happen"
Elinor laughed as she turned the
book in her hand so the others might
see the name of the great Frenchman
on the cover.
Yet the way the young couple
spoiled their lives to pay for the false
necklace reads plausibly," she retort-
ed. you are growing more observ-
ant, Mr. Griswold."
Sands was overcome by his growing
Impotence.
IF the detectives have any ques-
lions to put to Miss Holcomb. | sug-
gest that they waste no time" he
said. There can't be much to ask"
mo. there isn't much, Mr.. Sands
retorted the large Central Office man.
I'D Just like to ask the young lady
who she thinks took the diamonds"
Elinor looked amazed.
How should l know" she queried.
little irritated by the mans abrupt
ness. This is the first I've heard OF
the robbery"
Then maybe you'll explain. miss.
why you didn't come in with the 9TH
er-huh!-that is, why you didn't ap-
pear before?"
at have told you | was reading In
nv room" she replied. Il knew moth
ing of the robbery. nor even OF Mrs.
Missioner's return from the opera, I'M
til the housekeeper knocked on my
door with the information Mrs. MIS-
sioner wished to see me In the IL
brary."
II really regard this as wholly I'M
necessary, Mr. Donnelly," said the
widow. with slow insistence. Miss
Holcomb is not only my secretary,
but my trusted friend. Her elder SIS
ter was in my class at Smith. | have
known the Holcombs many years.
you may think you know tnem'