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fc‘hargea :2“ Wily: emu. uwtwwm "0 was gone, but The diamond Eecxmw _ .. kne not one, least of all its Mr». W What had thieved it so dexterously. . . ' The next morning Dreuxfield wired ffdr detectives and called in the local ‘ police. I (who tell this story) was de- pubed to look after the case, and on arriving at Malvern was put in posses- sion of the facts From sfich state- ments I could not guess who: was the _,thief, end proceeded to examine the servant; _ _The result was unsatisfac- BY ”RODS HUME. (Continued from last week.) , ‘fhloroform? exclaimed the doctor. ' “The diamonds!” said Drenxfield. "I have been robbed.” ; ; 2 . , T 51‘th explanation did not mend mat- ters. The moment before they had been concerned for the safety of their master, now each and all wondered what was the penalty for robbery. Pale servants looked. askanoe at onean- Victoria Planing Mills Near Wediugtowct. Bridge. The Ivory Leg and the Twenty-four Diamonds Perhaps you have dread y made up your mind, and then satin you may I): hemm- ns to cost. In any event give me a â€"l’a.m prepared to deallibenlly with you. Doors, Fumes, Windows Cases, Mould- ings and all interior fittings 0! the best kiln-dried lumber at: moderate prices. Give me a call and you'll not regret It. ‘Lw‘u- vv uv- â€"..,-_ ,7,” deal with the matter. Unfortunately, at 36 late an hour, little could be done, so there was nothing left for it but to! wait till dawn opened the telegraph ‘oflice. Newall, finding himself use- less in advising and doing, went home in company with the doctor. Cecil and the major retired to bed, but not to sleep. Few eyes were closed at Dreur field Hall that night, and the air was " ‘ with terror and suspicion. ‘LA-J‘A_ ‘wv w- - my- -"â€"'â€" other, and the'female domestics shriek- ed themselves into hysterics. Kate kept her head and bore Mrs. Drenxâ€" field to her room, leaving the men ‘to GOING TO BUILD This Spr mg ‘7 Is successfully used monthly by over opooudles. Ss!e,eflectnl. Ladiesask fin! drug!“ for Cats am. lost a.- m‘. enoo er,asm Mlmm pulsand Mons are dangerous. Price. No. l, 81 get box; No. I, 10 degrew “magenta per box. o. lo: 2, mailed sn receip: 01 price sud two l-oent mm s, The Cook Comm ;W1ndsor Ont. 9-3608. 1 3nd 9 sold and recoxynmendedily d1 mponBibleDmgglstainCmds. No. 1 snd N0( 2 sold in" Lindsay: by I: Gregory. drawn ivory, and I tackled the gentry. Dreux- field, his wife, and sister could tell me nothing, and altogether the loss of that necklace was as deep amystery as ever I badAtio _da_with. 7‘ _L vvv- :- uâ€"_ - wlt rather addédâ€"itoimy perplexity when I found that Major_ Onslowralld Avunâ€"x- -_,~ his valet had. that morning gone to London. He had explained that he knew a man who would elucidate any mystery better than a. professional de- tective, and was going to fetch him. down. Then I inquired after the cur- ate, and Miss Kate produced ahastily scribbled note. ' “He went to town this morning," she explained, not without embarrassment, “Do you know on what business, Miss ‘Jrenxfield 3” “Something ' connected with a relaâ€" tive,” said she! glancingLat the note. ' I LL _ -.-_..A vav, own... guy, °-__--,° I must say the conduct of the curate appeared suspicions. Dreuxfield very unwillingly told me of the chloroform apisoie in the drawing room. This did not tend to exculpate Newall, so I ex- amined the position of the smoking room relative to the strong room. Both were an the ground floor, and it was has: .to get from one to the other. I suppose my suspic30ns showed them- selves in my face, for Dreuxfield took ’megfiharply to task. . l-‘cf 137526- and Dainmurest and Best All. DBUEBISTS, PERFUMEBS Bill] LANMAN’S 7 BE 3 5 d or lintâ€""Ina mum urnwu mmm £09.”,m m tech-yup. HEREIN“ 0“ m Mmmkamycm mwmmmmm ‘2 ”fibwmfimnmm tin-bathroom“ medical collagen: 3. up: getting me. Than a: no! on wymwumbodym nommmdmndthosunchm 11-13th In removing the bandage. they wouldtthethosflnwithmm the P00! child’s am we Wg' 41"" the second application of Cancun (oint- ment) In 8‘9” W W?“ fl?‘ “I know “what you are thinking in Wadi“ £05k FLORIDA WATER MURRAY d. P. RYLEY. .Oook’s Cotton Boot Compouni EEHEBIL DELLEE Ankymgroarfor milkiipededofltmty of, I! guou bmxauw;. “I know all that." said Dreuxfield, bitterly; “he is an old rogue who would sell his soulâ€"if he has oneâ€"to gratify his views. Yet Idon't think he is the thief. He retired early to bed, and his took his ivory leg away. Without that Jeg_he could. _do nothing." ,A,I,L Annâ€"DJ- bah: nwnv ‘t‘vm‘l. “Do you know why I went to town, Cecil 3" he asked Mr. Dreuxfield in my prggenqez _A__:.. I AAJ-nnfhyn nf ' “To fetch you; on” he would go to wwu. no.“ \M-J, .. _- _ dawn sent up to learn his movements. 3 Sure enough Newall was going to town . by the ten o'clock train, so without say- i ing anything I followed him. Strange . to say, he drove from Waterloo to my own lawyers. I waited ,till his inter- view was finished and then saw my , solicitor. He of course refused to. re- . veal anything, but hinted sufficient | for? me' -.0 know that Newall intended I to‘ pay him a large sum of money on , that day. I then had no doubt that Newall had stolen the necklace, and was about to raise money on it." “But I den't seeâ€"3’ '_ “Of course you don’t," interrupted; Onslow, cutting short Dreuxfield's re- 1 mark, “you believe in the fellow. I don’t. I know, and you know, that he i hasn't a Sixpence, with lawyers over large After that discovery I and hung about all dayâ€" “Most respectable metered Dreuxfield. _ . sums of money. left the office employmen ," L 9! ____..m2 and yet traffics’ “Yes! and that was why I went to town next day. It had nothing to do with the ldas of the diamonds. I drove to your lawyers and arranged to settle the matter by paying the money. For- tunately, two months ago I inherited five thousand pounds, on which Ihad hoped to have married.” “And shall marry," murmured Kate under her breath. ' -. “I sold out the stock and got the moneyâ€"paid it to my lawyer, who settled the matter for my wretched 'cousin. I was arranging for his de- l parture to the colonies when I‘heard through Kate of MaJOr Onslow‘s shame- accusations. I came down here to re: fute them, and I have done so.” “Not to my mind," growled Onslow. “I think otherwise,” said Dreuxfield. taking Newall by the hand. “My dear fellow, you are as innocent as I. For- give me for having doubted you. Mrs. Drenxfield.ssid words to the same effect, and Kate hodly kissed. her 1...... anrg Hum all- It was unleas- l vvvu Jun . “That was merely an excuse to keep Kate quiet. No! .I followed Newall to thVn." 0 “That is the curate, major 2" said I. “Yes, sir," he answered triumphant- ly, “that sneaking parson. I sus- pected he had something to do with the robbery, and I am right." ' “Do' you mean to say Newall stole the necklace l’” asked Dreuxfleld, look- ing very pale: “Yes, Idol Ihave no positive proof, but strong suspicions." “Those go for nothing." “Wait a moment, Mr. Drenxfield," I whispered. “Let Major Onslow tell his story.” .; . . “After the robbery," said the ivory leg gentleman, “I thought the panson might have had something to do with it, as I neither liked nor trusted him. If my suspicions were correct, Ifancied he would go to town next day, so at dawn sent up to learn his movements. Sure enough Newall was going to town by the teno'clock train, so without say- .. - .. 1 1.2... Cinnamon said heâ€"“that Urgl'Newsll ,dldmtgo to the smoking room, but when! re- turned for the jewels hitl hat-salt in the strum room [ ».You are .. It is absolute y rmible that should he the thief." “Yet his clothes were scented with chloroformâ€"and by that drug you were rendered senseless.” “Yes," admitted Dreuxfield reluc- tantly, “but that proves nothing." “Nothing! Save that he must haVe had chloroform on him yesterday. Rather a curious drug for a person to carry. Then he went to London this morning. That looks suspicions." “I suppcBe you'll say he took the necklace with him." , “It's not impossible." “I have known Newall for many years," said Dreuxtield, earnestly, “and I assure you that he is incapable of such an act." His sister, who had overheard our conversation, withered me with a glance. “Mr. Newall is a gentleman and a clergym1n," she declared indignantly. “I would as soon think of suspecting my .brother as him. To-morrow he re- hn-ng and will face the charge you “It was in your interest," reproveu. the major with dignity. “In the after- noon I saw this wolf in sheep's clothâ€" ing coming back. While he was with the senior partner a. clerk left the o!- fioe and took a. hansom. I folloWed in another. He went to the bank and preâ€" sented a. cheque for three thousand pound§._ I 33w “the vcheque, it was .-__ LI...â€" ” tonnâ€" tinned my Speech. “You were thinking of Major 0n- slow?” “Well, yes! I hear ago‘od deal of club gossip, and, to tell the honest truth, Major Onslovw does not bear a '9 good character. ,-_ _ LL_L n _-:A nrnnvf;n‘l‘, in it T" :~ “I can’t say! .Wait till I; ate. It seems to me that slow is suspiciously active evidence against him. At should like to gag the valet ‘;az “I would as soon think of SI mybrother as him. To«morr¢ turns, and will face the ob: have brought against him." “I have brought no charge himâ€"yet." I answered, and : the discussion. Notwithstanding all my 1 could discover not_l_1in.g likely LLB-- MB“ A w" -â€"- ,7 , - _ signed by Newall. Now, then," con- cluded Onslow, triumphantly, “where did Nowell get that money if not by pledging the necklace 9" , Dreuxiield and I made no immediate comment. Things looked fishy for the curate, and his actions fitted in neatly with the suspicion that he was the thief. Meantime I left Onslow to gloat over his perspicuity, and took Dreux- field aside. .. 1- 111.--]. 1...... “v vvu-u ‘v â€"--__, fiSuppose his valet didn't take away his master’s ivory leg 3" 1 «$1.! You think the two of them are a“ Iâ€"I-"v “Excuse me, sir," said I; “but Im about to say something rude." , “Say away,” he answered, looking rather pale, “I won't be offended.” “I have examined all the servants. six. and am" pretty certain that none of them is clever enough to have car- ried out this robbery. Suspicious point towards Mr. Newall, yet for the moment let us give h'un the benefit A 1â€". -_â€"IA Wh pun» Ova-r vâ€"-, .chu v V point towards Mr. Newall, yet for the moment let us give him the benefit of the doubt and see who else could have stolen the jewels. Now ifâ€"" Seeing I hesitated, Dreuxtield con- 'â€"'-‘., WIN- ._--V,,,, . to the old man, “can we see Jenkins?" “He didn't come back with me,” re- plied Onslow, gruffly, “I gave him per- mission to see his relatives.” ‘ “When do you expectmhim ‘back 3" “In a. week! You don’t think he stole the necklace, do you t" finished the majdr,_def_iant}y. . ,,A_ LI... ovum? DUO muJVA, uvâ€"â€"__ , “No.” said I, shirking the answer, “but Ihave examined all the servants except your man. It is only fair that he should have his tugn.” â€" -__1 «Au-1'11 “a ”“Wziit here for a. week 341: him,” replied the major, um servants.” servauw. “0h, 1 shén't trouble so much about him,” I said, so our party of three broke up. , , - . x n, , L __-_:â€"*~ A 1"” 010136 uy. It was too late that evening to wire. but in the morning Isent atelegram to a brother detective containing in- structions to see Jenkins at the club. By noon Ireoeived areply, with which I went in search of the major. 0n the way Miss Dreuxfield stopped me. “Mr. Newnll is coming down this af- ternoon,” she said, showing me alet- ter; “he will be here at four o'clock. Then your suspicions will be explained away.” ‘ “I hope so with all my heart. But 1 mav mention, Miss Dneuxfield, that 7 71 spbke t o the empty au', tor Dy tms time she was out of hearing. My hint- ings had offended her mortally, but no one could haVe held.the curate guilt:- , ”ID 103, Gnu I. vvun .v iv --.â€"_. __ , - down to the hall with the diamonds safe in his ivory leg." ‘ “Ah I" cried Newall at this moment, “5 on helped me off with my coat. Now I understand the smell of chloroform.” “I hope so ' 1 may mentio I brought 110 Mr. Nemll." . ID! “I can’t say! .Wait till 15% the cur- e. It seems to me that major 0nâ€" W is suspiciously active in getting 'idence against him. At present I lould like to see the valet,” , “1711016,“ 7551‘. L‘feuxfield, returning . the old man, “can we see Jenkins?" “He didn’t come back with me,” re- lied Onslow, gruffly, “I gave him per- .imirm to see hlS relativeq.” “ feizch some spech detective of I. c u‘vacu- in your interest," reproved with dignity. “In the after- :v this wolf 'm sheep's clogh: 2;"gp‘é‘c'fi‘ic1fiaéigaiast the empty air, for by this ‘ out of hearing.“ My pint- a. weekâ€"511d You'll 596 major, _upgr§9iously, all 19!- effiorgs I 'élfitâ€"f "He calls for my letters don't trustclub Zfirge against and so closed “I sold out the stock and got the moneyâ€"paid it to my lawyer, who settled the matter for my wretched cousin. I was arranging for his de- parture to the colonies when I‘heard through Kate of Majm' Onslow‘s shame- nccusations. I came down here to re-‘ fute them, and I have done so.” “Not to my mind," growled Onslow. “I think otherwise," said Dreuxfield. taking Newall by the hand. “My dear fellow, you are as innocent as I. For- give me for having doubted you. Mrs. Dreuxfiseldjaid words to the same effect, and Kate bodly kissed. her lover before them a“. It was apleas- ant sight, save to the major, who swore loudly. ,A.-1_ o]..- "’v an apoplectic fit. There was a. snap as he fell, and no marvel. The butt of the ivory leg had caught in an inter- stice of the conservatory floor, and when he fell the leg smashed. Dreuxâ€" field uttered a cry of astonishment, and pointed to the ivory stump. From it fell a rain of diamonds. The next moment New-“11.1 and Dieuxfield 'wers picking up the jewels; and the women were loosening the neckcloth of the old man. I gripped Jenkins by the arm and indiCated the scattered jewels. “He. lied! He is guilty!" MNot a bit of it," said the scamp. coolly; “don’t you run your head against a stone, sir. - Major Onslowl hasn't been a bad master, as masters 1 go, and I'm not going to 3% him into trouble. He is quite innocent." “Then how did the diamonds get into the ivory leg 3” “I put them there. It was this way. I wanted to steal those diamonds. and by means of a forged character enter- ed: the major's service. Then I watch- ed for a chance to steal the jewels. I thought there would be no opportun- ity? of getting out of the house during the first alarm if they were stolen. so looked about for some safe place in which to hide them till Icould take them to London at my leisure. As I cleaned the major's ivory leg every night; it gave me an idea. I bored 8. hole half-way down the leg and drop- pedi’the diamonds in one by one. They just. filled the hollow nicely." "How did you steal them 1" I “I heard Miss Dreuxfield say at breakfast that the master was going to show them to Mr. Newall.-so lwatch- od. All my plans were made, 39d I waited by the strong room door ,with l a. chloroformed handkerchief. When . '1 used it. and stole the same money. and threatening to poison himself with chloroform unless I sav- ed! him." » “That was why you turned so pale 3" said Kate breathloaaly. Uul vino-Av .- -_â€"â€". "Well, the major's innocent, at all events," said the rogue}: An,#,J (\â€" v v V w-‘ -_- “ffignk you, my 351;" muttered 0n- slow, thickly. “I'll!â€"I'll”â€"-here 'he swayed _to gndnfro, green fell down in UUWu awn-cr- . “Bis assurance of that will be. quite sufficient, so lam glad he is coming. Mr. Newall is also_9n_his way”. A. L‘ “v vvv-v ~_v â€"â€"vâ€"-v--. I had my own opinion about the rob- bery, and held my tongue. It the major was mixed up in the business with the valet, he had received due warning that justice was on his mack. Contrziry to my expectations, he ms by no means startled. The mam puz- zled me. At five o'clock the train arrived, and with it Jenkins. My brother -detec- tive was with him, and the three of us had a conversation. Then we went to Dreuxfield Hall to see how Mr. Newall was getting on. He had come down by the same train. and had at once gone at: to look after his character. It was about time, seeing the Major had done his best to spoil it._ ---.- u-77__1 All» My Lv Urv-u .v. When we arrived I left Jenkins and his escort outside in the entrance hall, as I was anxious ‘to hear Newall's de- fence before producing the valet as a witness. All the gentry concerned in the matter were assembled in the draw- ing-roomâ€"Dreuxfield and his wife near the door opening on to the consens- tory, Onslow standing in the conserva- tory itself, Newall, with Kate olig- ing to his arm, facing the three. - e was quite pale, and looked savage. “I absolutely deny the accusations of Major Onalow, he was saying when I entered; “no one knows less about the matter than I do." vunvv -_v_»-.__ “All that I min explain except the chloroform. That is a mystery to me as to ypn. I did spjl! sogne‘ ‘nledicine L ,____ in. the afternoon, and fancied that was the odour to which Dreuxfield alluded. When he mentioned chloroform Iwas start] " “I've no doubt of it.” “Because," added Newall, gazing de- fiantly at the Major, “I had that day received a letter from my wretched cousin Clive saying he had embezgled "xiii-s doesn't show who stole the necklace. If it wasn't Newall, whowas was it 7" A _ _-_ I.- “That won’t save you, my man," said I, sternly; “your other pranks mean a liter. so you may as well confess your sharg in this}: ___ __ - ______ L -L -ll ”“What {56:16 the chloroform!" sneered Onslow, “and your hurried de- parture to town, and the cheque for three thousand? " "an; Av - “What about yourself, major i" said I, coming forward. The four people turned around in astonishment. and the major, purple with rage, started for- ward. . “What do you mean, air?" he cried, with a few adjectives which I suppress. Iwent to the door and led in the res- pectable Jehlzins, handc‘uffed. 7 7 L _‘-__ ..-l- Shem was a dead silence, and all waited for the next remark. It came from Jenkinsâ€"from the respectable Jenkins, alias Cracky Bill. ' “Ladies and gentlemen.” he Said. bow- ing collectively, “I told the police I would give evidence against the major in order to be brought down here. But it is a lie. My master is quite inno- cent. and," he added, impudently. “a L mun newâ€"_ hear what he has to say “He has nothing to say,” growled the major, sulkily; “he put me to bed and took my ivory leg to his room. He wasn't; near the strong room, or even dawn stairs." . II n 91] L- ...:54 Lul- ‘ vvvu-n- .- --â€" v “I hope he won't have the face to show. have." “Indeed, he is coming down for the urpose. Miss Drouxfield has advised Kim of your accusations, and he desires to clear his character. 'I , _L-3_ Why-v V‘uuâ€"nâ€"g _..__- _. yvv V , “I mean this, major, that your valet is about the biggest thief in. London. He has been long wanted for several jobs, but managed to evade the police. Thanks to your information, he was captured at your club and brought down to give evidenceâ€"against you." “Against me !".said Onslow, growing grey. “I swear I had nothing to do with the theft of the necklace." this afternoon’s train, major." “Who sent for him ‘5", “I did! It h as well that Ishould hear what he has to say." “He has nothing to say,” growlefl thg v-w- â€"._ -_._ _-V w “He won’t be able to. I'm oertpin he stole the necqucg.” 6!. the evidange 8.38195“ on thfa-‘Downs, unless he prOposed to address an open-air meeting of the stable hands at their busiest hour of the day. He was astranger in this little Sussex village of Russet. Until the posters on the walls had announced that Mr. John Burfoot. of undon. would (D.V.) preach in the John street chapel on Sunday evening. nobody at Rue-at at even heard his name. The Rev. Mr._l-‘irm1n, who usually occupied the pulpit. being indispoaed, aLondon friend had written to say he couhl get Mr. Burfoot. lay preacher, and others to conduct the serivoes for a few Sun- days while Mr. Firman went away for a rest; and Mr. Firman had gladly availed himself of the otter. The critiâ€" cal congregation had admitted thut Mr. Burfoot had conducted the services of the preceding night successfully on the whole. He had. haps through his !oneli.ness in the vim, ohviously lieen It was a. raw. gusty morning. decid- edly bleak for the latter In]! at May. The clouds were threatening. and the gras was still wet with the overnight rain. Ihe unpropitious circumstances indicated a violent liking for an early morning walk on the part of anyone who was not without business engage- ments, and the minister could have no BpirityaLmatters which _w0uld take him A A‘ But for the Wham o! the 19f I wouldn't tell all this. But I‘vé 9:! the diamomk and my liberty, so 11 doean't mtter."_ _ 7 A“ r _ . BY LINCOLN SPRINGFIELD. The long string of capped and sheet- ed horses filed slowly out of the pretty little training establishment of Mr. Robert Penrose, and made their way on to the Sussex Downs. Minuet which the stables nestled. Five minutes later, his glance through his bedroom venetians, haying apparently assured him' that the weather was not too for- bidding. there started out in the same direction a gentleman whose appear- ance indicated that he was a minister of religion. He did not wear the Ro- man dog-collar and the glossy silk hat of the fashionable Church of England clergyman, but displayed the soft hat. the white tie, and the waistcmt and coat of that priestly cut peculiar to the ministers of the Independent de- nominations. Anyone who had attend- ed. the little chapel in John street on the preceding evening must have 113008“ nized in him the preacher who occu- pied the pulpit. Several of the “rub- hers" and exercised lads who met him so recognized him, and were in aposi- tion a: to do, not because of any reli- gions yearnings which had drawn them to the place of worship. but because they had attended in order to save the fine which Mr. Penrose found it nec- essary to impose on his stable hands for adouble absence from divine ser- u- .-~~-v “Over"B'§”t'Eé chalk-pits, I arugula think would be the likeliest place, re- plipg Sandburqt. ' I , 3 LI. - -‘A‘n The‘niijdr'had by t mewhat, and sat PP qngmffi'am' In L. -n “Have you Seard 01 then to: . . ‘ - vwâ€"v lain!" “And this," aid 30 marched him quhf‘this LL- - vice vâ€"Yv- . Here Dick Emery came to the front. ‘There's more than stones. I‘ve heard." he said, kicking Sendhuret, unobserved bsz.(t)llll¢l'lnlinister. “Yes. There was a gent here not long ago, a mining expert, who said that one day there would be a great gold discovery in these 'ere Downs. He said he had seen the Welsh gold mines. and the indications of the soul was ex- actly similar.” . j .--I_ 0.... nâ€"‘ MOHICAN’S . . DERBY. a little nervous at the outset. making several leps from which the stable boys had extracted considerable unuse- ment. But his sermon was pronounced by the critics in the front pew to be a go‘od_one. _ - ‘I41 3...) IILIII “And this," uid Jenkins, as we mined him out, “this in gratitude." Jenkins received the reward of his ingenuity, and d the nest of his life in gaol for t in and other ottencee. He aim regretted not having pulled off the uxtield tetich. The major tool: himself away from Malvern. and declined to hue further dealings with the Drenxfielde. Thei were hyvno means sorry, and, indee to be. for shortly afterwards Kate Dreuxfield married Nemll. to the de- light of all. I can imagine the mejorjn unsung: when he heard of the marri- wearn a wooden leg now. The twenty-{our diamonds wear“ the last drawing team on the neck of Mud- .W- I ham no doubt thgt: â€"Th0 twenty-four ammonia: wu- ' room on thc not their ov‘mer. I have no doubt sooner or later. anothcr attempt be made to steal them. but it‘ll ‘ tionable whether any thief wrll I ingenious as Crack! Bill, alum kins. But then. it isn't every and thief who chances on a master an ivory leg 7 “Well. I must 80 nuggets then," said a. smile. 7 “Ming, I stand iq if yap find any," replied the apprentme. as Mr. Bun-font strolled off. A L-‘. -_. - “You should not have put him on a. wrong 'un like that." said Sandburst, as they rejoined their horses. 7 - - _ Jud ALMA :_f-__..l‘- The exercise had just been finished when the preacher. strolling~ back from his apparently fruitless hunt alLer geological specimens, met th" trainer himself. A compact little man was Mr. Penrose, who had himself been a. jockey of none until his weight. obstin- ately persisted in asserting itself, not- withstanding all his efforts to suppress “D III-v; Avavâ€" .â€" V "I owed him one Bf that internally long sermon of his." replied Emery. Tho exercise had just been finished His red face had not had all the good humor scorched out of it, and it was with a cheery smile that be advanced and shook hands with the stranger. ”I rather liked your sermon," he said. “It was A bit out of the com- mon, and put in languago the lads could understand. . “It wasn't like the ordinary [much- eris sermon 31711). Why; it my lad: ‘kmw as much of their bihluna.they xicrof ‘Bufl's' Guide,’ they oonld~hnrds 1y understa'nd Mr. Firman. . . «“Ho's won? I call a good , ey mated. - no as a pm: â€"althon¢h hoam,.mll:emuhrzbe's just the size to have made a crack .515 go and Jack (or sou» " aid the preacher,with (The Endi with a little. this time mvived o to swear at his attempt will mt it is (“165‘ id will be I: ll, alias Jen- t every what a master with ONTARIO. SEPTEMBER 2. ______.__-‘â€" the stones, ‘oh, you vil- “Are there nothing but market con- siderations. whatever they may be. which make you no anxious to secure this eecreey 9" “By no mane. In the first place themrhadgiven me the most pos- itive instructions. which of itselt would be sufficient. of canine. But look at my on into apart from that. If it got out that had in Hohicen the certain. winner of the Derbyâ€"end that is just what he is, it he is able to answer the question I am going to put to him with the trying tackle I shall employ todayâ€"imagine how my re» spouihilities would increase. Ishould not have anything to fear from the bookmakers. beceuee they have not bid him much, except to Hr. Trenton's com- missioners. But there are thousands of hacker: who have supported. Tor- toieeshell and The Dandy. and some of the professional backers would go , to desperate lengths to remove Mohi- can if they discovered that he coxld zire either at the, hvoritee the eui- ' eat of beatings. I ehould never get a l wink at sleep (or tear somebody was { endeavoring to poison him. .Come. along and have some breakfast, Andi then we'll go and see the trial." . € “No. I new it is the Sundry before the Derby. What an appropriete sort 0! eermon you could prepare it you Manning ebont the turf. Yet perhaps you never saw the Derby run in your lite I" ‘ . “No. and never went on 3 race- course even." ‘ Thnt's where you nuke u very great minute. 1! you'll excuse me ny- i.ng 30! Knowledge is power all the world over. I never beer Mr. Fir- mn his lip. before my lode but what wish he knew annealing about racing. He knows how ettectice good. strong racing eimiles ure in an eddreee to racing people. and he's el- ways using them. But he can't talk about turt topics without showing the densest ignorance of them. and the lays. in tead of rcmxlill lun, are gt- t' to regard him 3 litt contemptu- y. I'm afraid. flow. there's efine chance for u preacher next Sunday. You know whet next Sunday is!" _ 1r But-foot got visibly conic-ed. I believe it is the third or {earth Sun- day after Epiphany, but Inn never able to renew-" “Well. that but. all! I thought I had. met a bit of a curiosity when I came across an old mo in Bolgrove. the next villas! here. who Ind never been in a railway uni-cc. But I think you beat him by u length or two.” “I think there is something in whnt you say. Mr. Penrooe. In gut, toahow the sincerity at In: adopuon 01 your advice. 1 will come with you one morn- ing when you has racing up here. You have been having some this morn- ign, eh I" “No. not racing. only the morni gallop-exercise. you km. But. ['1 tell you what. We are coin to inn 3 trial shuttly. Will you my and see Em; '9’ "What may 3 trial be!" “It's as mar like a race as no mat- "And. leerâ€"Mogul to be In it! “Mohican? Yes. It is in order to ask him a question (In! I have arrang- ed the trial, and I think we shall be able to dodge the homeâ€"weaken. be- cause we are going to bring it off on the Willow Farm side. instead 0! on the usual course.” “In Mr. Trenton coming F" “No. He has been to the stables. and has gone openly. indeed. oetenh- tiouely. to the usual course. and has drawn oil all the touts. The think they can't Ini- the triel, eo one on they keephim in eight. no he will as? themetillit'e over. The tents are ‘ - ticnlttod .buttheyknownoth. in; about t colt yet. I'm only amid only of my lads letting the neo- ret out before Wednesday week. 11 you could only mp up in your ser- mon next week a sort of a. hint that i; by divulging master's W‘ng. it The Mohican secret must huve been remarkabiy well kept. {or it was with- in a few days of the Derby. and Mr. Txenton's colt still kept the cornpzmy of the last batch of outdders in the returns a! the various betting markete. the Gary str‘aig'nteot course to hell {ire would hqlp me a pit. perhaps."_ 'spor‘The weeditor mid like to see you sir," said the commissiomim; 2.3 Aloe Yorke entered the Herald of- we. m M't no. to no qnuo the thing, you know. tint pophnhoulgi but no oort of d to thou uh- ficntiono m chaos nc their cu! in“. Any make of a man does for n minister. other things being oqnll. but 1 man must be of one particular mm to be a jockey." _ H -.-__-.. .. 'a tor." larva" “I m druid I don’t in to under- mnd tho naming o! a! this “out coup and wrists, but it's of no con- sequence. It's hardly wry. per- haps badly prawn-{argue of my pro- tendon.” unatuuu. Ive-v ..v _, glau- stable led: and apprentices down here to look after; end it's ell important {or me to keep 'em eta ht. I an only ten sled to "all of say good influence like than at a chepel. I'm afraid they. influence- nin't very strong but e treiner who's got u lobicen to look after ciutches 1t every straw." “Win. in be such a perticulnrly bad wail}. “ it a bod-tempered eninel. then. that. it went: looking other to much I” “No, no but it wouldn't do for it to bezot at while it's-under my care. We: went it kept close, end everything about it. We think we can bring a“ ucoup. and we don‘t. went the nutter spoilt." - . . v . IL L-_!_ A- .-_AAâ€"_ “I have heard such contradictory re- ports about Mohican, Mr. Yorke. '5" said the sporting editor. as Yorke entered his room. “that I have sent neural men down to Russet to endeavor to (in! out something reliable about himâ€"in- deed. hundreds of people have been try- ing to (ind out. in one Interest or an- other. but they have all failed to get any information. except that bane-(lg on the crudeet of rumors." . ‘Well 9" “Do you think you could (ind out any thing for me 31" you were to so down!" “I know a lot about Mohican without 0‘.“ down Iknln." “Again I" said the sporting editor. opening his eon. “‘Who I" “This Mama you u! look after." . _ _ “Yes: I weni down and saw his great. trinl with Tablecloth. Spams. and Kahuna." "Tho deuce you did. How did you nanage to see the trial 3" ‘Bocause l’enrose took me to see it. " ‘gook on to éuse it!" “ as e in my Waco con- cerninz mafia. and took him~ self to give me a. little 1mm [hmwith Mghican'n trinl u n M bison." “Oh. you must have been spoofed. und made a champion tool 0!. " “It‘s just possible." ‘Butmmhotinthnhnbitot be- m, am in.” ‘Kind of you to any oo.’ “Then you an write an o column and. tell me all about it 0" . “I will write you a column on the eve of the no... and tell ya: what to give as your selection. on Uni you you hue to can give without ambiguity. and that you can stand or (all by without coupl- ing it with any other. but [M't feel it stifled on {loans no ygt.” ..;o$;§o.€ buoâ€" proiniaed Penrose to keep it quiet. till the day of the nee t" “N . I made no procaine. But in the circumsunou under which I d)- taiuod my intelligence I cannot con-- sent. to divulge it until the eve of the race. It isgood enough to: as myself to ban. a bet on. at all events." “Well. the inn-callus Yorke turned W!" 7 _ 7_ '_ _ “We". the Derby in the Derby, .md I must profit by my mine lawn utter the pins Penn-o took with me." “And In: to who a splash wuh tho inhumane you give me!" “Just the W splash you know hawtonnkt.“ ~F'u’o minus sitar W's num- {beagle‘d 591' had been hoistedâ€"tor he won the "9103:"? Derby easilyâ€"Aka Yorke might have if,“ :- WNW a ticket to acomâ€" "mum; - u .- _.__ 2.. fl,“ m fumble lgoklpg, check-suited mun in “0:13:11: nag. who shouted. “my, ”I! Ifhthunintly counted out a roll at banknotos. In the W York. met little Emery. "I 1! mine on the Downs alter E Cofiees. Our highest grade is, of old, the bes market produces. 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