Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-07-30

reason for not going to his store In
stead OF requiring him to come to his
hotel The man who had pronounced
on the sapphire was telephoned for
ard was some time coming Mean
while Isaac was entertained by the
young lady very agreeably. He took
occasion to pump her about her IA
theirs antecedents. his home and af-
fairs In England and other matters In
order to satisfy himself that his Gus
toner was gentleman from whom
be had nothing to fear She ingen-
uously told him many things that gave
him confidence.
When the expert came In he exam
ined the bracelet with great care, us
ing microscope for the purpose, and
when he had done so said to the Eng
lishman:
These stones are genuine and worth
the price asked for them. But one
thing | wish distinctly understood-I
am approving them, and them alone.
II In this transaction you come into
possession Of similar stones Of less
value don't blame me. That Is your
lookout and not mine"
at this the young lady looked trou-
bled and her father seemed puzzled.
II was caught that way once" he
said, land will never be 50 imposed
upon again. Let me see" And he
appeared to be thinking OF some plan
by which he might feel sure he would
get the article he paid for. The trou-
BILE Is two sided.p he went on presently.
II don't ask Mr.. Mayer to trust me
any more than I am willing to trust
him It Is purely business transac-
ton. II had the price Of the brace
let right here in gold coin and could
exchange the bracelet for the gold we
would both be satisfied Unfortunately
l must walt for funds to be cabled
from London. which viii require sew
eral days. fear we shall have to 60
over this inspection again when my
funds arrive"
II shall not be here to make It for
you." said the expert II am leaving
town tomorrow to be gone for some
time"
The girl looked ruefuily at Isaac as
II to say. 81 told You so; shall never
get my bracelet"
II can suggest way out OF the mat
ter" continued the expert "seal the
bracelet In the box In which It came
TO you with your seal Let Mr.. Mayer
take II back to his store and keep It
TIL you are ready to pay for It Then
break the seal yourself and you may
be sure you have the gems have pro
nounced upon.'
That's good idea" said the Eng
hshman II win not claim the brace
let TIL my check for II Is pronounced
good. Would that satisfy you, Mr..
MayerT
Perfectly" said the jeweler, secret
iy hoping that the funds would arrive
and the sale be effected before his IA
theirs return. There was 5000 profit
In 1t, and Isaac needed the amount to
make up the 5000 excess he desired
to show during the old mans absence.
Meanwhile the box containing the
bracelet had been passing from one to
the other OF those present At Isaac
Mayors assent the Englishman took II
from his daughter Mayer. who was
keeping an eye on II. glanced at It as
Il passed from father to daughter and.
though they were at some distance
from him. saw the lid go on the box
containing the bracelet. Wax was pro-
duced and the box sealed with ring
the purchaser wore on his little finger.
Then It was handed to Mayer. who.
very happy over the sale. withdrew.
Several days passed. and nothing
more was heard Of the Englishman or
his daughter Isaac sent clerk to
the hotel to ask after them. He came
back with the information that they
had left town the day the sale was
made. Isaac made a jump for the
safe In which he had placed the brace
let, broke the seal. took of the cover.
and there nesting inside was the
bracelet he had sold for $780, He had
been yictimized to the amount Of So
$50.
In less than a week Nathan Mayer
arrived from abroad and instead OF
finding a hearty welcome from his
son was received with lugubrious
countenance.
whats the matter. Isaacf" he ask
ed quickly. Anything gone wrongT
Isaac told the story OF how he had
been victimized with hanging head.
swell. my boy" said the old man.
you've learned what have long
known-that II takes lot Of expe-
Renee In the jewelry business to keep
out of the tolls Of sharpers. You'll
make It up some day. Don't worry
about 1t now. I've just got home and
have Invited some friends met abroad
to dine with US. Don't put damper
on the dinner by mourning over your
loss"
This did not comfort Isaac, but he
managed to get into dinner dress to
help entertain his fathers friends.
What was his establishment when he