The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-07-09

"StoIen" Mrs. Rheinhoict Shr1ekeo.
had admitted Craig, take Professor
servant into the kitchen I
and see that he has something before |
he leaves for home. Now, professor,
II you will come this way"
They reached a little room in the
far corner OF the house Mrs. Rhein-
hoIdt apologized as she switched on
the electric lights.
1t is a queer little place to bring
you to- she said, but my husband
used to spend many hours here, and
he would never allow anything to be
moved. You see, the specimens are in
these cases"
The professor nodded. His general
attitude toward the forthcoming ex-
hibition was merely one OF politeness-
AS the first case opened, however. MS
manner completely changed Without
taking the slightest further notice OF
his hostess, he adjusted a pair Of horn
trimmed spectacles and commenced TO
humble eagerly to himself Mrs
Rheinholdt, who did not understand
word. stroIled around the apartment,
yawned and finally interrupted a little
stream OF eulogies, not a word 'of
which she understood. concerning
green beetle with yellow spots.
81 am SO glad you are interested.
professor" she said IF you don't
mind, / will rejoin my guests. You
will find a shorter way back IL you
keep along the passage straight ahead
and come through the conservatory
-Certainlyl With pleasure." the
professor agreed, without glancing up
Mrs. Rheinholdt's reception. not
withstanding the temporary absence
of it's presiding spirit, was without
i doubt an unqualified success In one
of the distant rooms the younger peo-
pie we're dancing. Philip Rheinholdt,
with a pretty young debutante upon
his arm. came out from the dancing
room and looked around amongst the
little knots Of people.
81 wonder where mother is?" he re
marked. she told me
The young man broke OF in the
| middle OF his sentence. He, too, Ike
many others In the room, felt sud
den thrill almost of horror at the
sound which rang without warning
upon their ears-a woman's cry. q
CRY of fear and horror. Mrs Rhein
holdt. her hands clasping her neck
her splendid composure thing Of
the past, a panic-stricken, terrified
woman, stumbled into the room She
seemed on the point OF collapse
Somehow or other. they got her int
an easy chair.
my jewe1sl" she cried MY dia
mondsi"
what do you mean. MOTHER" Phi
lip Rheinholdt asked quickly. Hay
you lost them7"
"Stolen." Mrs. Rheinholdt shrieked
HStolen there in the conservatory
They CARED at her open-mouthed. IN
, credulous. Then a still. quiet voic
from the outside OF the little circl
: interviewed
Instruct your servants, Mr.. Rheir
. holdt. to lock and bar all the doors c
| the house" the professor suggested
ssNo one must leave it until we hay
. heard your mothers story.
, .T had Just taken the professor Int
) the little room my husband used
r call the museum" Mrs. Rheinholc
. explained. her voice still shaking wit
agitation. Il left him there to exam
3 inc some specimens Of beetles.
: thought that would come bac
4 through the conservatory. which
4 the quickest way ! was about ha
way across 1t when suddenly hear
!. the switch 90 behind me and all n
electric lights were turned out
;. couldn't imagine what had happene
g While hesitated ! saw
a She broke down again. There VI
d no doubt about the genuineness OF h
n terror.
L II saw a pair OF hands-just han'
no arms-nothing but hands-cou
II out of the darkness They grippe
me by the throat, | suppose it VI
8 inst for = second Think lost CO
IT seriousness for 4 moment. although
was stil standing up The next thin
" remember is that found myss
a shrieking and running here-and q
Is Jewels are gone."
Ie You saw no ones~ her son ask
y incredulously. You heard nothing
III 81 heard no footsteps. saw ne one
Mrs. Rheinholdt repeated. The pi
:. lessor turned away.
1t IF you will allow me-" he begss
- Ct am going to telephone to my frier
10 Mr.. Sanford Quest the criminologi