Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-08-24

MT. LawdonB reception or tho
news and Its bearer was marked by
almost fearful relief. But when he
joyously broke into his wifes room,
excitedly announcing the tidings, he
was met by new and surprising
side of'his wife's complicated nature.
passed, her face took on vindictive
expression that surprised even the
unobservant Charlie.
did he say who the thief is?"
she demanded. 81 mean to have JUS
Ftice, l mean to have the law"
HE did not say in the note" he
answered, crestfallen. Now you
must not make a scene. You've got
your things-don't be hard"
But Mrs. Lawdon had rung for her
maid, and was already dressing with
an air of determination that BODIED
i'll for some one. Lawdon retired to
complete his toilet.
Long before the appointed hour
the household was busy discussing
the new turn events had taken. Two
disconsolate detectives occupied an
unobtrusive seat, and the hustle
and buzz of the kitchen might have
been heard on the roof. The excite
ment spread as II by wireless mes
sage. The telephone was congested
with inquiries. Jones and his sort
of cousin, the gardeners wife," wept
on each others shoulders in the Sc
clusion of the lodge.
When Collins at last appeared he
was surrounded by crowd of coun-
trymen, small boys and reporters.
He arrived in state in the best sur
rey the local livery could boast, and
clutched a small black valise, bor-
rowed from DR.. ]. Burton Brown for
the dignity of the occasion. His re-
ception was all that even he could
have desired. Conducted by Mr.. Eve
lyn in person to the drawing-room,
he found the household, glowing
with excitement. assembled to meet
him.
Good morning. ladies and gen.
tlemen," he bowed. tits my pleas
ure and honor to return herewith
these gems to the lady" He bowed
toward Mrs. Lawdon in his best
Fourth Of July Grafton manner.
"Will you, Mr.. Evelyn. have the
goodness to read from this published
list of the stolen articles Of jewelry?
l will verify the count from the con-
tents of this bag"
don.
Collins held up restraining hand.
"All in good time. Mrs. Lawdon. Mr..
Evelyn, may l trouble you?" Pom
pously he unclasped the bag. and as
each item was read he sought out
and lovingly displayed the jewel
upon the mahogany. LAS you see"
he bowed, when the last gem was
held forth flashing in the light, mot
q stone is missing. I think l may
say / congratulate Mrs. LawdoR."
CHAPTER XVII.
Mr.. Lawdon's hand was already
upon his check book, when his wife s
shrill voice arrested him.
The idea! Where is the thief?
Explain how this came into your pos
session."
strangely enough, you will say"
Collins's eyes were now upon Leavi-
son, who had drawn reluctantly
c'ose to the group. They were
concealed, wrapped in a handker-
chief from which the hem had been
torn, under the bridge by the auto
mobile entrance to the park, in about
a foot and a half of water"
A pause of astonishment greeted
his statement.
But how did you ever happen to
look there?" Wendham asked.
1T happened" continued the
sheriff, that Mrs. Collins bakes ex-
cellent pies; also, that was out very
late last night on important business.
and without dinner. Mrs. Collins
1890. She heated a pie, which was
80 hot that to cool it quicker she
raised the back window of the kitch-
en-, which was to leeward of the
blow, and set 1t out to cool. A few
minutes later when she got 1t. this
was pinned in the middle of that pie
with a plain pin-here is the pin"
He held out the slip of paper with
its pasted words, over which Alice
and Stacy had expended their in
genuity.
Evelyn took the document and
read with evident bewilderment:
"Innocent Man Accused. Plumber
Returned in Brook, Under Bridge,
Motor Park Entrance"
Alice exploded with laughter. I'm
the pie!" she gurgled. I'm the pie!
Oh. Mr.. Jack Horner Collins!"
But that doesn't tell who the
thief was!" cried Mrs. Lawdon.
Her husband frowned. You have
YOUR Jewels Kate" he interposed