The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-02-08

'sfie is already in good hands. De-
tective Kolstad has orders to follow him
like a shadow, and arrest him if he
should attempt to leave the town"
well, that will dol Do as you think
right, Monk begin to think you are
the better detective of us two. If you
should meet old Prick tonight, give him
my compliments, and tell him shall
keep his diamond until the case has been
settled in court; but in the meantime it
will be in good hands"
1t was not with light heart, how
ever, that | walked along the Drammen
Road, after having given the constable
the necessary orders knew that the
news | had to bring would greatly dis
tress both old Prick and Sigrid.
After having proceeded some distance,
it struck me that after all / had nothing
to do at Villa Ballarat that night. 1t
ought not to be known in the house
that the diamond had been found--not
so long as Eveliiia was there. Old Flick
and Sigrid would naturally ask me if
had any news, and | should be obliged
TO tell lie and keep back from them
what had happened.
Although | was very anxious to see
Sigrid. yet | was sensible enough to
turn back, and, after having had some
supper at a cafe, went home to my
lodgings.
/ telephoned to the police Office, and
asked if there was any news from the
constables who had to watch the three
persons before mentioned
No, there was no news. Eyelina was
quite safe inside Villa Ballarat, and the
house was being watched.
| lighted cigar, and gave myself up
to thinking over the days events.
had been successful in everything, and
Yeti felt far from satisfied it must have
been due to a certain feeling of pity for
poor Evelina, and the concern it would
occasion her master and mistress. Or?
If you believe in presentiment, or that
great misfortunes-w without our being
able to divine the cause-ti1row their
shadows before, you will have to at
tribute IT to such cause. But enough,
II felt unwell and depressed, and when
| had lain down it was long time be-
| fore | went to sleep.
CHAPTER VIII.
THE ARREST.
THE actor has vanished. siri"
These were the words with which I
was awakened at seven o'clock next
morning.
Before the bed stood my trusty con-
stable, Kolstad, with face considerably
longer than usual.
What do you say2 Have you let him
slip through your fingers? That was
a."
'Yes; but who could possibly imagine
that"
"All right, go into the next room a
bit and get yourself cup of coffee; |
shall make haste and get dressed, and
then we can talk it over"
1t was not long before 1 had finished
dressing and was ready to continue the
discussion.
My landlady had in the meanwhile
tried to serve the worthy officer with a
good breakfast, but disappointment had
evidently taken away his appetite; it
was impossible to get him to continue
his meal after my appearance.
1T is just as well that | give my re-
port at once, sir, and tell you how
shamefully | have been made fool of.
Yes; that such pomaturfFned lady
killer should befool mel who have
been in the service of the police these
twenty-seven yearsp
Don't trouble yourself about that,
Kolstad," l said reassuringly, for the
man was so excited that he apparently
had some difficulty in explaining him
self; eve shall soon get hold of him if
we want him. | am sure it is not your
fault that he has disappeared temporar-
lily; have another cup of coffee, and let
us hear about it."
mo, thanks, no more coffee but here
is the report, sir. You remember that
it was yesterday, at dinner time, that |
got orders to watch the actor and arrest
him if he should try and leave the town.?
Well, it was not difficult TO keep my eye
on HIM tor the flrst few hours, Tor ne
was sitting in room on the first floor
of the Tivoli Restaurant, together with
eight or ten other actors and actresses.
They had the best dinner one could get
and drank so much champagne that it
was simply disgusting to see all the
empty bottles being taken out-I know
the head waiter there. you see, and Went
and spoke to him while the carousing
was going on Frederiksen paid for it
ALL
you are sure it was he who paid :"
Eyes. that | am; the head waiter
showed me the bill: it was I42 kroners.
BY that / knew, sir, that you, as usual,
were on the right track If only | had
not been so stupid, well-you must ex-
cuse be, sir, if am little excited-it
me il has ever happened 10