Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17

iSe09 tucked away in the toes of pair o shoes Webb
&ENsa is in the library now Jus get Miss Kitty
"Very WE'LL" replied Kiigrcw leadcn hearted.
Thomas had been busy all day He growing very tired,
and often the point Of his sputed The second
had brought in his dinner and small stand which
stood the right of the desk 1t growing cold the tray
sound! He glanced up YEARLY He Kitty and Kilgrew
and behind them the ardonc vage of aggerty Thomas
up slowly.
take it easy, Mr. Webb, warned Haggerty go on, Miss
killgrew, an we'll see first if you've hit it."
Thomas stared wide eyed from face face What in Heavens
had happened? What this Brighter of detective
doing at the villa? And why was Kitty so white?
"Mr. Webb, began Kitty, striving hard to maintain
"on the night of May l3 you and Sir Henry Monckon
stood the curb outside my carriage the Garden where
was bockaded in the fog heard your voices There was
talk about The time imposed upon the fulhment Of
this months Shortly after Sir Henry entered
carriage under the petex of getting into his and took
necklace of sapphes He did very clevery Then they
turned you You carry them for six
find do out to whom they belonged and return them
Thousands of miles away said Haggerty confidently.
"Nothng ever happened like that"
is true2 asked Kitty ignoring Haggerys ntepo
Miss Kiigrew either I'm dreaming or you are. haven't
the slightest idea what you talking about Thomas
whittier than Kitty. "The talk about wager true
l never knew you had lost any sapphires'
"How about this little clamos bag that found in your
trunk Mr. Webb? asked Haggerty ironically He tossed the
bag on the desk.
The bag hypnozed Thomas Suddenly he came life He
snatehed up the bag and thrust it into his pocket.
Those mine, he said quite calmly "Nline by every
legal and moral right in the world! NIine'
Kitty breathed hard and closed her eyes
"Some brass, jeered 1aggcrty stepping forward
"Can prove it, Thomaso" Kigrew hoping against
hope.
"Yes, Mr. klgew; your satisfaction Miss Kiigrews
and to Mr. Haggcrty's."
TABEAU! Broken by the of Crawford and Forbes
who also pale and disturbed Crawford flung packet
Of papers on the desk.
"Webb fancy that these papers YOURS said Crawford
smiling.
One glance enough for Thomas.
Tell them the TRUTH Crawford. "Tel them who
you are"
Il have wagered-'
"Never mind about the wager" put Forbes. "Crawford
and have just cancelled it.
what has happened?" asked Thomas. The whole world
seemed tumbling about his unhappy head
"Te Mr. klligrew here how have imposed upon him
and his family, urged Crawford seriously "el them
your name, your full name
Thomas hesitaed for a moment. "Nlv name is Henry
Thomas Webb NIonclon."
"Ninth Baron Of Dmbedon added Forbes "and as crazy
a loon.'
CHAPTER XIV
MEANWHILE the whirlgg had gone about violently after
- this fashion,
Forbes, wondering nightly procured his automatcs and
gave to his impatient friend.
whats the row, Crawfv?7
Be as silent you can, said Crawford. "Folow me. We
may be too late
Anywhere YOU say
The door will be locked. Well creep around the upper
veranda and enter by opposite windows You keep your
on the valet Don't be afraid shoot it's necessary"
"What the deuce
"Come"
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