The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-08-23
QHe FnnstemYMERAL

obsessed by fixed idea of the colonaIs guilt, KEPT
an unwaverins eye him from a DmRky lair forty
yards away Aided by Peters kindly imagination the
other guests discussed with strained feigned light
ness or spirit the incemencies of penal servitude
Now and again they broke into chorus expressive
Of what they really thought of Mr.. Eppstein
At half-past three Mr. Eppstein was withdrawn
from his bosky lair by shouts Of his name The de-
tective had Mr.. Epstein hurrie+ to his sida
MS race glowing with exutant expectation of his
coming triumph The guests gather round them, save
such of them as hurried to their bedrooms to con.
ceaI amplhcations of resses and other Of the
toilet in such hiding places caught their fancy
Mr. Eppstein and the detective headed the process
sion which mounted to Mr.. Eppsteins bedroom The
detective was wellgrown and heavy man, with A
face OF the true bovine type wearing boots in either
OF which baby Of average weight could have slept
with comfort. He, Mr.. Eppstein Lord CartrelI AMI
Peter went into the bedroom The guests gathered
upon the threshold
The detectives bovine eyes rolled slowly round the
room, which was Mr. Epstein had left It, still
showing signs Of his hasty toilet wealth at least
bushel Of attractive cravats piled on the toilet
table
There amt much chance OF the criminals 'aving
left anything behind i'm, gentlemen" said the detec
tive. with his profound air
"sti1 systematic search" said Peter
"Ho, yus! it's form always goes through"
said the detective
"Are you quite you didn't put 1t away in this
Jewel case7" said Peter. proddng that object with
his forennger.
"Qute It's good wasting time with that
locked it found that the emerald had
been stolen; and I've had the keys in my pocket ever
since" said Mr. Eppstein
Did you look through IT," said Peter; ana l6
prodded 1t again.
why should I look through IT, I've told You the
pin the table :"
You'd better just turn out the tool case sir" said
the detective.
With every appearance OF warm Impotence Mr.
Eppstein unlocked the jewel case opened It, displayed
two trays full of jewced pins studs. and buttons
Then he drew out the drawer full Of watch chains;
and the cleaning emerald spared up at his astounded
eyes.
"why? What? How? How did it get here7" he
gasped; and horror and struggled for the
possession Of his face.
"Look herel" cried Lord CarreII in a rising voice
"Do you to say you've made this Internal fuss
upset the house-annoycd everybody-accused
Brown Of theft-and your beastly pin was here all
the time. What do you by it, sir? What do
you mean By itT He ended in a roar; and an indIg-
nant outcry broke from the guests the threshold
"I-1 can't think! I put it there swelp
nae, did :" cried Mr. Epstein.
The veins stood thick on Lord Cartre1rs purple
football scrimmage to the head of the staircase and
roared down it, Jackson Jackson Order a carriage
to take Mr.. Eppstein to the station! Send up his
man to pack at once At once, do you hear? Do
you think I want to be standing here all day?"
He was not really standing; he was dancing
heavily.
Really, Eppstein, you ought to be more careful"
said Peter in panied tone; and he left the perspr.
ing prince hopping his brow in the enjoyment
of the feelings of who has kicked away the
ladder by which he climbing before he has reached
its top.
Peter drew Colonel Brown down the stairs with
him. after his painting father and said brskIy "Now's
your time! Strike while the irons hot! Ask the
governors consent now. He'll be dying to take It out
If Mamerculus for this upset. Eppstefn was her
friend"
Fright you are!" said the Coloner with equal brisk
and he followed Lord Cartrell to the smoking.
DOM.
Lord Cartrell received him with an air Of savage
loom. 81 suppose your want me to apologize for
he fellow, he growled. IT can't think that my wife
wants such outsiders in the house"
But when he heard the Coloners business, his face
lowly frightened His infatuation for his wife was
or the moment in eclipse; he was burning to go
ontrary to her dearest wishes; and he gave his
onsent with a grim Joy. Lady CartrelI down
D tea, her headache banished by the discovery Of
be emerald and the departure of its owner to learn
hat her guests had already overwhelmed the lovers