Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-17

Mr.. Jolly Dory, who had arrived at
Clenarvon Court in a 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. l am John
Dory from Scotland Yard | want to
have a few words with the sergeant ="
The butler hesitated
Our orders are very strict, sir" he
said. am afraid that | cannot allow
you to enter the room without a spe-
cial permit from his lordship. You
see, we have had no advice of your
coming"
John Dory nodded.
Quite right" he answered. "If
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 a pink coat and riding
breeches, 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 lor6ship." he ex-
planned, who wishes 10 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.
Z" / 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 go
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. 1.-THE Clenar-
Won diamonds are known all over the
world, and / suppose there isn't a
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 a
man who had unbounded faith in his
fellow-creatures.
suppose" he said, It is the pen
atty one has to pay fo- historical pos
sessions. Go in and talk to the SER
geant, by all means. Mr. Dory. l hope
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, 1t 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 a long
glass showcase, open at the top.
Within this. from end to end, stretched
the presents which large circle of
acquaintance were presenting to one
OF the most popular young women in
society on the occasion of her ap-
preaching marriage to the Duke Of
Rochester. In the middle, the wonder
full Clenarvon diamonds, set in the
form of a tiara, flashed strange lights
into the sombrely lit apartment At
the end Of the table 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. 81 see you've got it pretty
snug in here"
Pretty well, thank you, SIR" Saun-
ders answered. els there anything
stirring?"
John Dory looked behind to be sure
that the door was closed. Then he
stopped for a moment to gaze at the
wonderful diamonds, and finally sat
on the table by hisssubordinate's side.
Not exactly that, Saunders" he
said. ITO tell you the truth, came
down here because of that list of
guests you sent me up"
Saunders smiled.
al think I can guess the name you
singled out, SIR" he said.
1t was Peter Ruff, of course" John
Dory said. what is he doing here in
the house. under his own name. and
as a guest?"
al have asked no questions, SIR"
Saunders answered. "I underlined
enO HoniS AZ Ease II might seem WOTIu
your while to make inquiries"
John Dory nodded
Nothing has happened, of course?"
he asked
Nothing" Saunders answered.
" You see, with the windows all
boarded up. there is practically only
the ordinary door to guard, so we feel
fairly secure"
No one hanging about?" the de-
tective asked. Mr.. Ruff, himself. for