The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-05-11

ought to be worth lot of money"
The visitor drew back. Warren's
gaunt frame appeared tn the doorway.
Jones' head lifted
"It ought to be as-er-unique," he
drawled, "as an--er-ancient Roman
speaking perfect English"
Like flash, the false Livius caught
up the knife from the bench where the
false cobbler had dropped it and swung
toward Average Jones. At the same
moment the ample hand Of Professor
Warren, punched into highly compe-
tent fist, fiicked across and caught the
assailant under the ear. Enderby, alias
Livius, fell as II smitten by cestus.
AS his arm touched the floor, Average
Jones kicked unerringly at the wrist
and the knife few and tinkled in far
corner Bertram, with bound, landed
on the fallen mans chest and pinned
him.
did he get you, Average? ?" he cried.
"Not-er-this time. Pretty good
er-team work." drawfed the Advisor.
We've got our man for felonious as
sault, at least"
Enderby, painting under Bertrams
solid knee. blinked and struggled.
mo use, Livius," said Average
Jones. Might as well quiet down and
confess Ease up little on him, Bert.
Take look at that scar Of his first
though"
Superficial cut treated with make
up paint; clever job" pronounced
Bertram after quick examination.
"As supposed" said Average Jones.
LET me in on the deal" pleaded
Livius. That letter is worth ten
thousand, twelve thousand, fifteen
thousand dollars-anything you want
to ask, If you find the right purchaser.
And you can't manage it without me-
Let me In"
Thinks we're crooks, too?" re-
marked Average Jones. Exactly
what's in this wonderful letter." -
Its from Bacon to the author Of
the book, who wrote about 1910 Bacon
prophesies that Shakespeare, this
vagabond and humble hummer would
outshine and outlive In fame all the
genius of his time. That's all l could
make out by 1oosening tho stitches"
We'll, that is worth anything one
could demand" said Warren in some
what awed tone.
why didn't you get the letter when
you were examining It at the auction
room?" inquired Average Jones.
Some fool Of binder had over
10oLod %ha dn1hIo n0uor o,11 couyod
in. noticed it at the auction, gummed
the opening together while no one was
watching, and had gone to get cash to
buy the book; but the auctioneer put
it up out Of turn and old Graeme got
it. Bring it to me and I'll show you
the 'pursed' cover Many of the Perci-
val books were bound that way
We've never had it, nor seen II, re-
piled Average Jones. "The advertise
ment was only q trap into which you
stepped"
Enderby's jaw dropped. "Then it's
still at the Graeme house." he cried,
beating on the floor with his free hand.
Take me back there!"
ooh, we'll take you," said Warren
grimly.
"Close-packed among them in cab,
they drove him back to Carteret street.
Col Ridgway Graeme was at home and
greeted them courteously.
you've found Livius," he said, with
relief 81 had begun to fear for him"
Colonel Graeme," began Average
Jones, you have"
What! Speech" cried the old gen.
tleman. "And you mute! What
does this meant"
Never mind him." broke in Ender.
by Livius. There's something more
important"
But the colonel had shrunk back.
English from you, Livius!" he cried,
setting his hand to his brow.
All will be explained in time, colo
nel," Warren assured him. Mean
while, you have document Of the ut
most Importance and value. Do you
remember buying one Of the Percival
volumes at the Barclay auction?"
The collector drew his brows down
In an effort to remember.
IAN octave, in fairly good condi-
tion?" he asked.
YES, yes!" cried Enderby eagerly.
Where is it? What did you do with
it?"
"It was In Latin-very false Latin"
The four men leaned forward, breath
less. "Oh, remember. 1t slipped
from my pocket and fell into the river
as was crossing the ferry to Jersey"
There was a dead, fat, stricken ST.
lence. Then Average Jones turned
hollow eyes upon Warren.
Professor" he said, with a rueful
attempt at smile, what's the past
participle, passive, plural. Of the Latin
verb, to sting?'"
Copyright. The Bobbs- Merrill Company
Gratuitous Advice.
1t was Saturday night, and the Dull
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