The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-07-06


, tors room, and, though It was a murky
place wherein l could not at first dis
tinguish one man from another, saw
the dog at once He sat on a mat be-
side the steam heater, shivering and
growing, while square toed customs
man in blue pea jacket was holding
the beast by chain.
"Ah, DOCTOR" said this fellow, there's
the pup! Looks pretty sick already.
don't you think?"
Where is Mr.. Stover?' asked, and
his chief subordinate replied that he
was gone.
"But there's the dog" he added.
"You know what's wanted, suppose? p
mot exactly" replied.
Here's memorandum" and he
gave me a bit Of paper on which Sto-
yer explicitly demanded the inmost Sc
crets Of the unfortunate animal, which
was now rubbing his head affectionate-
ly against my shins. The report must
be ready by 8 o'clock.
/ said that l would communicate
with Slower before proceeding to ex-
tremities, but the subordinate declared
that nobody knew where he was.
II can report right now to yOu," be-
gan, but the man raised protesting
hands.
! IL don't know thing about the
case" he said.
With that he took the chain and put
it into my hand.
Miss Leyland welcomed the dog with
the most affectionate demonstrations.
isn't he beautyw she exclaimed.
81 must fake him aboard ship" said
I. "But first I'll put you into your
hanson, Amy"
Indeed you won't" said she, with
spirit. 81 shall stay and save the dog"
We went aboard the steamer attend
ed by Jarvis and followed by. Gus
toms detective, who evidently had his
orders. I led them to my consulting
room, and we three entered, while the
detective remained outside.
"And now" said Amy when we were
seated, what do you mean to doT
w udL Call W. bdlu Il. LIS pOOT
creature has been put into my hands
in mercy, so that he may not sufnsr
pain. It was probably done at Inc
captains suggestion, for he is that sort
Of man, and he and Slower are great
friends"
"But, Dick" protested Amy. "you
don't really mean to say that you'll
do this awful thingf"
Suppose I don't do 1t, Amy" said
as gently as possible. "How will that
help the doggie? The captain won't
like 1t. We may have an unpleasant
scene, for he's a man who likes to be
obeyed. 1 may lose my position. And
meanwhile Dennis will die just the
same"
"But you said yourself that the idea
was absurdw she exclaimed.
amy" said I, there are no more
diamonds in our friends little stomach
than there are in my pocket"
"Then why can't you say so?''
'T will when Slower comes" I re-
piled. "And If he is satisfied
"He won't be-" said Jarvis, who al
ways knows everything. Hell raise
a row, and nothing on earth can save
Dennis then. Slower has his theory OF
this case, and he's the most obstinate
mule that ever kicked with all four
feet in bunch"
you have glimpse Of the mans
character" said I, "but you are en-
tirely wrong as to his present opinion.
This case is deeper than you think. 1t
is perfectly clear to me that the dog
theory Is not Stover's. If 1t were he'd
be here to see the thing through. 1t
is the theory Of some rival, and Slower
wants to make the man ridiculous"
you've hit it," cried Jarvis, very
much to my surprise, for he is a dis
putatious animal, yet keen in way.
And now I'll tell you what we must
do. Wen save Dennis yet"
At this Amy gave him such look OF
confidence that my spine grew cold.
"Just make your report" continued
Jarvis. az hereby certify that I have
made a thorough examination Of the
bull terrier, Dennis, and that he con-
tains no diamonds Sign your name
to it,
"But, my dear fellow
q. "You know it's true, don't your You
know it'll satisfy Slower? Well, then,
what's the objection?"
Really" said Amy, II don't see why
you can't. It's perfectly true, as Dud-
ley says. And IL Mr.. Slower already
knows it he'll make no fuss, Of course"
Besides" said Jarvis, "Stover IL find
the diamonds anyhow"
"But suppose that I do this crazy
thing" said I. what shall we do with
DennisT
"I'll take him." cried Amy. IL want
him very much"
"You can't get him Off the ship" said
I. There's detective outside the door
now, and there are plenty more on the
pier"
"You could keep him here a few days
till just before you sail again." said
Amy.
"But somebody would know It,"
pleaded.
Eyes, that's too risky" assented Jar
WIS., 1--WE must get him right out of
here, and I'll show you how. Where's