Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-01-08

up any OF them now3 You've let 'em
make a clean getaway, Of course?"
Dandy gave no hint OF his abysmal
ignorance as to whom the gang"
might comprise. He assumed immedi-
ately the omniscience he was credited
with possessing.
II guess can lay my hands on them.
II either Kreminof or the government
wants to prosecute" he said with all
Of his old confdence-inspiring assur-
ance. But it's my own idea that no
body wants to stir UP much Of muss.
You understand, Of course?"
The inspector didn't, but he likewise
yelled his true state of mind. and nodded
with an air of profound comprehension.
He was the more content to do so be-
cause Dandy craftily added:
We'll split the reward fifty-fifty."
Meanwhile, as they talked. they had
completed going over the list.
How about this picture?" asked the
inspector. holding up the miniature. 1T
don't seem to be down on the list"
why that?" drawled Dandy. eff am
not Inistaken. belongs to Nine. Adel-
bror
mo. mo-" protested the seeress. ap-
parently on the verge of asthmatic
Mysteries. Il gave it to my companion.
Marie. Trevelle over a fortnight ago.
She told me that it had been stolen
from our rooms in the hotel the first day
we were in New York. It is of no value
and SO I did not report it to the police"
Hold it, inspector. until Miss Trevelle
calls for it," spoke up Ramsey, authori-
tatively. by the way. where is she?"
He looked about him with touch Of
anxiety.
But at mis- question she came forward
trembling. and pressed close to his side
How did you come to make such a
mistaken" he whispered, frowning. Il
thought you told me it was into Achi-
sons pocket you were to slip the pack
age"
1T was. monsieur, but at tho last mo-
ment my heart failed me- He is SO
clever that I was afraid would never
the other man."
'DANBY and the inspector were care
fully closing up the box of jewels
and making such explanations as they
thought wise to the excited guests. Prof.
Hammersley was escorting the agitated
seeress from the room. Ramsey left his
companion and stepped across to where
Achison stood leaning against the man.
telpiece
well, once more you play in luck" he
said, with bitter significance
"In luc',?" Achison lifted his eye
brows. I'm afraid I don't know just
what you mean. 1t strikes me that you
are the one in luck il it be lucky to
perform a very meritorious and praise
worthy action.
IT." he went on courteously, 'have
been trying to assist my friend Dandy
in the recovery of these jewels in what
small way could, but my poor services
appear trifiing beside your dashing coup
1
have hitherto moderated your abilities
but trust me. shall not make that mis-
take again. Indeed, I shall devote my
time and my energies from now on to
seeing that you get your prompt and ap-
propriate reward"
Ramsey's glance swept him carelessly,
ironically. He was young enough to be
reckless. and his triumph was great.
I'm sure Of it, Mr. Ac:lison," he re-
piled. land you may be equally sure I'll
be waiting for it, hoping and expecting
to return your attentions in kind. 1
know. too. now glad you are that Mile.
Trevelle will have her miniature again.
It will make her very happy. I must
look after her now. though. Goodbye,
Mr.. AchiSon.''
Oh, no." murmured Achison with his
courtly bow, "let US say rather, au
revoir."
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