The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-09-15
The Adventure Of Charles
Augustus Mi1verton

trust to his generosity
Milverton chuck1ed
''You evidently do not know the Earl, said he
From the bafflcd look upon Holmes face, could
clearly that he did
"what harm is there in the letters?' he asked
''They sprighty-very sprghtly,' Milverton
answered ''Tho lady was charming correspondent
But | you that the Earl of Dovercourt
would fail to appreciate them. However, since you
think otherwise will let it rest at that. IL is
purely matter of business If you think that it is in
the best interests of your client that these letters
shopd be placed in the hands Of the Earl, then
would indeed he foolish to pay largo of
money to regain them He and seized his
astrakhan
Holmes was gray with anger and modification.
s'wait little he said ''You go too fast. We
should certainly make every effort to avoid scandal
in delicate matter
Milverton relapsed into his chair.
tfT that you would it in that light"
he purred.
CAT the same time Holmes continued, "1.ady
Eva is not a wealthy I you that two
thousand pounds would be drain upon her resources
aud that the you is utterly beyond her
power beg, therefore, that You will moderate your
demands, and that you will return the letters at the
price indicate. which is, 7 You, the highest
that you GET
'fNlvertous smile broadened and his eyes
twinked humorously.
''I am that what you say is true about the
ady's resources said he. s'At the time you
admit that the occasion of ladys marriage is
very suitable time for her friends aud relatives 10
make some little effort upon her behalf. They may
hesitate to acceptable wedding present Let me
assure them that this little bundle Of letters would
give Joy than all the candelabra and butter
dishes in London
''It is impossible said Holmes.
''Dear me- dear me, how unfortunatol'' cried
Milverton, taking out bulky pocket-book. "I can
not help thinking that ladies are Ill 5dd in tt mot
note with coat-of-arms upon the envelope. Ihat
belongs tOTe PERHAPS 1T is haT9y & II a That to me tg
it will be in the hands of the lady husband And all
eSd Get sNG By turning he It is
such pityl Now, you remember the sudden end
and Colonel Dorking' Only two days before the wed
ding her? wss Fl f d IN the b Morning E p0SS 1mos s9
incredible but the absurd sum of twelve hundred
pounds would have settled the whole question Is it
honor are at stake You surprise me- Mr. HOLMES >,
money cannot be found Surely it is better for you
take the bstantisl sum which I offer than to
no way''
''1here you make mistake Mr., Holmes. An feT
extent. have eight ten similar cases maturing. If it
circulated among them that had made severe
much more open to reason. You see my point7''
Holmes sprang, from his chair.
Now. sir, let the contents of that notebook
side Of s mad and do stood wh his a S THE THE
''Mr. Holmes. Mr.; Holiness he said, turning the
front of his coat and exhibiting the butt of large
revolver which projected from the inside pocket 81
This has been done often, and what good has ever
come from 1T? l assure you that ! am armed to the
knowing that the law Will support me Besides, YOUR
supposition that would bring the letters hero in
note book is entirely mistaken, would do nothing
little interviews this evening and it is long drive
coat laid his hand his revolver, and turned to
the door picked up a chair, but Holmes, shook
smile and twinkle, SIiiverton was out Of the room,
and few moments after we heard the slam of the
carriage door and the rattle of the wheels he drove
away.
deed in his rouser pockets, his chin sunk upon his
bs breast his eyes fixed upon the glowing smbers For
gesture of man who has taken his decision, he
sprang to his feet and passed into his bedroom A
beard and swagger, lit his clay pipe at and lamp
before descending into the street 'I'll be back
night. understood that he had opened his campaign
against Charles Augustus Milverton, but 7 little
destined TO take.
For some ONE days Holmes aud went at al hours
was spent Hampstead and that It was not sG
knew nothing Of what ne was doing. At last how
screamed and ratified against the windows, he re
turned from his last expedition and having removed
in his silent inward fashion.
You r9a.d wGgd not cali me marrying man, watson'"
'tYou'll be interested to hear that I'm engaged ="
Ny dear fellow! I congrat-"
'fTo Mvertop's housemaid'
Good heavens, Holuesl''
y wanted information Watson"
'tSurely you have gone too far7''
1T was most necessary step. I am a plumber
with rising business Escott by I have walked
out with her each evening and I have talked with
her. Good Heavens those talks! However T have
got all wanted. ] know Milverton IS house as l know
the palm of my hand
90 But the girl, Holmes7"
he shrugged his shoulders.
my Wate
play your cards as best you can when such stake
is on the table. However, | rejoice to say that
have hated rival. who will certainly cut me ont
the instant my back is turned What splendid night
it isi'' $50
''You like this weather."