Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-09-27
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granGfataer's house with me and prove
to him that ! am guiltless In the mat.
ter Of the amber necklace. Also help
me to find the real THEIR
Ecu nre sgre hat we can fasten the
guilt upon SIMPSON,"
Positive" said the other confident
". Can you come home with me now.
MIR. Hariey?'
Harley was thoughtful for q few
moments. staring ut the pale, anxious
face of his client.
Suddenly he jumped up and reached
for his hat and oyercoat- LET us go
now. Mr.. Donnay My car Is at the
door"
Five minutes later they were speed
Ing uptown to the quiet cross street
where the Donnays lived.
During the ride George Harley learn
ed that the household consisted mere
ly of Colonel Donnay and his grandson.
Gerald. and that the colonel was en-
joying his usual health.
When they mounted the brownstone
steps Of the mansion the door opened.
aud manservant presented himself.
He was quiet. middle aged man with
CRAVING hair and rosy cheeks and
trustful eyes.
"The valet. Simpson. attending the
door during another servants absence
guessed Harley and he was right.
"My grandfather. Simpson, de-
manded Gerald sharply.
linking nap. Mr.. Gerald. and he
begs not to be disturbed"
every good. Now. Mr.. Harley, sup
pose we go up to the top floor" said
Gerald as he led the way up several
flights Of richly carpeted stairs to the
top floor of the house.
This Is the museum" he announced,
opening narrow iron door at the
head Of the last staircase, land here Is
the place from which the amber neck
lace was stolen"
George Harley glanced around at the
rich collection of antiques which
crowded the cases and walls Of the
narrow gallery. Then he stared down
at the velvet lined tray where the am
Der necklace had temptingly lain.
"Where is Simpsons room?" asked
the lawyer.
.On the floor below-in the wing.
will lead you there"
Gerald Donnay started for the door
but George Harley stopped to pick up
q small pale yellow object from the
floor under the case. He slipped 1t into
his pocket and smiled strangely.
On the winding stair he picked up
another one and was equally reticent
about its finding Gerald Donnay led
the way along narrow hall to door
at the end which gave upon the cor
ridor Of the wing where the servants
were quartered.
Here Is Simpsons room." he said.
throwing open door.
Harley was rising from picking up a
third bead. and he did not detect the
triumphant smile that lighted the
young mans face.
1t took them but FIVE minutes to
search the prim belongings Of Abel
Simpson. and II was absurdly plain
that the old valet was clumsy thief.
The amber necklace. a tumble Of scat
tered beads, was found In box of col
lars, half concealed by package Of
letters from Simpsons English friends.
What did l tell your demanded
Gerald breathlessly.
where Is the pendant-the canary
diamond?"
"Jove! 1t has disappeared! The old
rascal has recognized its value and I'M
doubtedly concealed It wonder what
grandfather will say nowr' chuckled
the young man.
HE will feel bad to think that Simp-
son has deceived him, has been faith
less after ALL" suggested the lawyer.
"Of course you know this means i'm
prisonment for Simpson,"
Gerald WINGED. "Of course GRANDPA
Their will never prosecute him." he said
hastily. '.At least l can prove that
am innocent he ended In an injured
tone.
II hope So" was Harley's dry reply
as they left the room. Now, Mr.. Dom
nay" he resumed briskly. "show me
the location OF your own room and that
of Colonel Donnay. II you please"
Somewhat reluctantly Gerald Don
nay pointed out mis- own bedroom, a
large front apartment on the same
floor as the servants wing. 1t was
luxrriously furnished and bore EVIL
dence that Gerald Donnay possessed
an indulcent grandparent.
This is my ROOM" said Gerald i'm
patiently. as they entered the room.
There can't be anything to interest
rou here Mr.. Harley"
The afternoon was closing In, and
the room was growing dim.
Would you mind making light.
Mr.. Donnav?' said the lawyer quietly.
When Gerald Donnay switched on
the electric lights and turned around
It was to face the muzzle of George
Harley's automatic pistol.