The Press., 1917-12-06

"But there's the dog" he added 'sYou know what's wanted, I suppose?"
 Not exactly" replied.
 Here's a memorandum" and he gave me a bit of paper on which Sto- yer explicitly demanded the inmost se- crets of the unfortunate animal, which was now rubbing his head affectiOnate- ly against my shins. The report must be ready by o'clock.
 I said that I would communicate with Stover before proceeding to ex- tremities, but the subordinate declared that nobody knew where he was.
 "I can report right now to you," be- gan, but the man raised protesting hands.
 "I don't know q 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 a beautyP' she exclaimed
 q must take him aboard ship" said I. "But first I'll put you into your 1aMSOm, Amy.
 "Indeed you won't,' said she, with spirit. 1T shall stay and save the dog. 7"
 We went aboard the steamer attend ed by Jarvis and followed by a GUS toms detective, who evidently had his orders. 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 do?"
 .sWhat can dor" said l., '"This poor creature has been put into my hands in mercy, so that, he may not suffer pain. It was probably done at the captains suggestion, for he is that sort of man, and he and Stover are great friends"
 "But. Dick" protested Amy, you don't really mean to say that you'll do this awful thingr'
 Suppose don't do it, Amy" said as gently as possible. "How will that help the doggie? The captain won't like it. We may have an unpleasant scene, for he's a man who likes to be obeyed. I may lose my position. And meanwhile Dennis will die just the same"
 But you said yourself that the idea was absurd!' 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?'
 Il will when Stover comes," re piled. And if he is satisfied'-
 "He won't be-" said Jarvis, who al- ways knows everything. Hell raise 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 a bunch"
 You have a glimpse of the mans character" said I, but you are en- tireIy wrong as to his present opinion. This case is deeper than you think. It is perfectly clear to me that the dog theory Is not Stoyer's. If 1t were he'd be here to see the thing through. It is the theory of some rival. and StOVer wants to make the man ridiculous"
 ''You've hit itr' cried Jarvis, very much to my surprise. for he is dis putatious animal, yet keen in a way. And now I'll tell you what we must do. We'll save Dennis yet" At this Amy gave him such look of confidence that my spine grew cold.
 "Just make your, report" continued Jarvis. "I hereby certify that have made a thorough examination or the bull terrier, Dennis, and that he con tains no diamonds.' Sign your name to it"-
 "But, my dear fellow"-
 "You know it's true, don't you? You know it'I satisfy Slower? We'll, 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 if Mir. Stover already knows it he'll make no fuss, of course"
 Besides" said Jarvis, "Stover I'll find the diamonds anyhow"
 But suppose that I do this crazy thing" said I. What shall we do with Dennis?''
 ''TH take him." cried Amy. II want him very much"
 'You can't get him off the ship" said As now, and there are plenty more on the pier."
 "You could keep him here few days liI just before you sail again." said Amy.
 But somebody would know it." l pleaded.
 ''Yes, that's too risky assented Jar wis. "We must get him right out of here and I'll show you how. Where's that basket p: &
 And without thought of asking leave he plunged into my inner room, where we heard him pulling things about in frantic taste.
 Soon he flew back, and he brought a big covered basket in which had had some things sent ashore in Liverpool.
 Might have been made to order '" cried Jarvis. But he's likely to move or bark or something. I'll fix him.
 The big oyergrown boy (for he is nothing else and never will bel rushed out and was back again the next min- ute, as 1t seemed, bearing a large piece of steak wrapped in a newspaper. He fastened the meat securely to the in side of the bottom of the basket and then invited Dennis to dinner. Dennis accepted and promptly became oblivi- ous to all other considerations.
 ''Now, then" said he wen just tie this cover on." And he suited the ac- ton to the words. 50! When you're