Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-02
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by JACK LAYTON.

There were but two unoccupied
seats. Ms Margcry entered the car and
she hesitated undccidedly between
them. Upon the right she would have
as companion. mlddle-aged man,
smiling In secret complacencc NJ the
/ paper across his knee. upon the left
the vacant seat was by the side OF a
Young and beautiful woman. The
young woman, meeting Margery's UNI
decided glance. smiled lnvitingly and
moved nearer the window. Returning
the smile. Margery dropped into the
place. and the young woman adjusted
the costly fur collar Of her cloak, so
that II made sort OF screen about her
lovely face. then her jcweled hands
rested idly upon her lap.
Margery opened the morning paper,
and gazed wistfully az an illustrated
advertisement OF neat. heavy cloak.
The light little suit she was wearing.
was now quite inadequate to the win
try weather.
From behind the shelter Of her coll
lar the young woman spoke softly.
"wlll you note the picture" she said,
"of Jewels stolen last night from Judge
Markham's residence? The theft was
discovered after an evening reception.
The diamond necklace with pendant, IL
originally beautiful. 50. also, the set
ting ~ that antique cameo"
The low voice paused a moment.
'D1 not be startled" the young woman
went on. "and please do not betruy by
movement that I am speaking to
you. II you will read farther down the
column you win learn that a reward
of Give hundred dollars is offered for
the capture Of the society thief-m0re,
for the return 81 the Jewels. | stole
them an. They are now concealed in
the fur cuffs % my cloak"
Margory bent lower over the paper
she was holding. her cheeks were burn
ing. her eyes painfully downcast In an
effort To he motionleSs-unconcer
To disobey the sweet debating voice
seemed impossible. Thank you" con
tlnued the voice. IL am obliged to
speak quickly. as time is scarce.
Across the aisle from Us Is famous
detective. Many times To his humilin-
ton have | cludcd his skin. | wish
TO elude him now. You must have
, that reward"
Margery caught her breath. ut will
all be quite simple. Reading the no.
tlce and seeing the pictured Jewels,
| you turned 90 your establishment, to
find the necklaces counterpart obtrud-
ing from my sleeve. II you will look
at the arm beneath the fold OF my
cloak. you will see that this is so,
Swiftly, you are TO lean over and take
II In your possession. then summOning
the conductor you may declare your
discovery, and insist that he hold me
prisoner. And-Mr. Oliver Haines,
detective, viii be cheated-of his
prey"
Mnrgery rested her head against the
back Of the seat, holding the paper
protectingly wide. II can't do IT," she
murmured. 81 couldn't benefit that
way. II you wish 20 Illustrate the de-
tcctive why don't you confess to the
1 ANllNAnNA WI wv eNNA SUI lAhhAf''t
now, he's coming this way. 1t may
make II easier for you In the end.
"You poor little fool" came back
the soft voice at her side. you poor
dear. little fool" And then the con
ductor stood awaiting their tickets.
Lazlly the young woman leaned for
ward. "Mr. Conductor, she said, do
you notice the illustration spread out on
| this lady's lap? Well, she's a pretty
slick young detective, and she's got me
all right! Found the goods In my
cuff, where she seemed to expect them
to be. What I'm asking you Is this
Can't we get out quietly, without any
picture swapping or fuss? DO YOU
want me TO 90 with you-nowT
The conductor wheeled AROUND
sharply. "Halnes," he called, ICON,
here" Then he stopped TO shake hands
with Margery.
Congratulations, MISS" he said
$50, you've recognized the gamer tn
detective inquired blandly, been shad
owing Miss Violet Armand since sh
itll htf NIuIlul'ul lhlN ih'Ahiht
Knew we had her this time, sure. &c
, ing To put ON the brakes and take he
on next station. No use making 10
much excitement on the way
He turned laughing to the Lowell
young woman who calmly adjusted he
cloak. "The elusive Vlolet" h
: Knocked.
!. With graceful motion she wave
e her hand toward Margery, who sat b.
whereby gazing at a soft packet o
her own lap.
"Sorry to disappoint you, Nj
Halnes," drawled the culprt, but III
clever little lady here has forestalle
i you-hadn't chance from the momeI
II her eyes spied me out from the doc
n way. Couldn't have done better wor
n myself, the jewels are In her posse