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intended to sit down in that chair.’’

qurning his back upon the flippant sogng man, so sadly lacking in respect

for the Corliss pursues pis investigations. He has read, in many govels and sensational newspapers, vivid gescriptions of similar examinations, and he goes to work after the most approved qsbion. He scrutinizes the window, the oper blind, the cut pane, the hangings within and the downtrodden shrubbery without; he darts out, and dives in; he jeer under every thing, over every thing, into every thing, he inspects, over and

in, the mutilated writing case, or gfefrom which the treasure was actually taken; and raps and sounds it as if in warch of some private receptacle that the thieves had overlooked, or Miss Wardour gever found out. He goes down flat upon his stomach, and scrutinizes Miss War- dour’s scrupulously clean carpets, in warch of a footprint in the dust that is not there.

While he performs these feats, the mayor follows him about solemnly, and full of wondering admiration; and the man of the Argus scribbles, and chuckles and grins maliciously.

Meantime, there have been other ar- rivals at Wardour Place; and Constance, jeaving the inpectors to their own de- vices, is standing in her drawing-room, talking earnestly with a broad-shoulder- ed. handsome man, who looks much surprised at the tale she is telling.

“How unfortunate, and how fortun- ate.’ he says, depositing his hat upon the table beside him. “I came here to speak of our river excursion, and lo, I am in the midst of a sensation.”’

Constance layghed.

“ And surrounded by forlorn females,”’ she supplemented. “Aunt Honor won't recover from the fright in a week, although she looks so flerce at present.’’

Mrs. Aliston, who is seated at the farthest window, half buried by the lace draperies, and looking steadfastly down the road, pops ont her head to retort:—

“It's time to look flerce; don’t I know that those Vandals in the next room will make as big a muddle as if they were in sympathy with the burglars?’’

Constance laughed easily.

‘powers that be,”’

“They can’t do much harm, auntie; the burglars did not leave a trace; I am positive of that."’ Then turning to the new comer, “Iam very glad you came just now, Doctor Heath: you may help me with your advice. I have sent for my jawyer, Mr. O'Meara; but, for some reason he does not come.’

“Mr. O'Meara left for the city last right."

“Oh! Lam sorry for that; he would be sure to know how to proceed, and who te empley. Doctor Heath you are of eurse acquainted in the city; tell me of «good man, a really good one. I intend to spare no expense in hunting these robbers, ”’

And these diamonds,”’ the curtain.

_ “Aunt Honor, you are iike the ghost a the pantomine ; come out and be one of us.

“T won't.”’

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‘**T had not observed, Miss Wardour.’”’

“Loss than a year ago, Brant, the jeweler, was a heavy loser. Within the year, three banks in this vicinity have |

been robbed. Last summer, Mark Olson, a farmer, drew from the bank several thousand dollars, intending to purchase land. Half way between W— and his home he was waylaid, knocked from his horse, robbed, and left in the road sense- less. I could name to you no less than

seven private residences that have been burglarized within the past ten months,

and if I related to you the circumstances attending each robbery, you would be satisfied, as I am, that, in every case, the robbers knew their ground, and did not work at random.”’

‘**‘And you have noted each of these events so accurately, Miss Wardour, and yet, were not—warned.’’

**T have noted all these events, Doctor Heath, and yet—have been robbed.’’

Doctor Heath bends his eyes upon the floor, and remains silent; there is no possibility of reading his thoughts in his face. It is a fine face, however, and Miss Wardour must be pardoned if she takes advantage of this temporary abstraction, to gaze full at him for one moment. The close cropped thick brown hair, dis- plays a well shaped head, the forehead is broad and full, the eyes large, dark gray, and capable of almost any expression; usually they look out from his handsome face with a half-contemptuous indifference to all things, that leads one to fancy those eyes may have a history; this may or may not be the case. Doctor Heath came to W— less than a year ago, armed with a personal certificate of merit from the first of the great New York physi- cians, bought out the practice of a broken down old resident doctor, fitted upa handsome office and settled down to his business. He hired a small cottage as a place of residence, installed a deaf old woman as housekeeper and maid of all work, and lived a quiet bachelor life, riding a good horse, smoking a good cigar, and growing in favor with polite W— society.

And this is absolutely all that W— can tell concerning Dr. Clifford Heath. What was his past, whence he came, what the length of his purse or pedigree,

no one knows. People have tried to find |

out something—of course—but Doctor Heath has a wonderful way of setting aside the hints of the curious, and he ignores the right of W— te know his private history, with a cool impertinence that is as exasperating as if is effectual.

As he thinks, Miss Wardour watches; but no change comes over the calm,

smooth shaven face, every feature ex- presses firmness and strength, and

nothing more.

‘*And so you want an able officer to take this business in hand, Miss War- dour,”’ says Clifford Heath, at length. “Tf it is as you suspect, it will needa shrewd man, and you have no clue, save those that are now being inspected,”’ with a light laugh, ‘‘by our worthy con- stable and his supporters.’’

Constance Wardeur arose and came close to the table, speaking in a low voice.

‘“‘Yes, Doctor Heath, I will trust you, although I intended saying nothing of this until an officer arrived. I havea clue, slight, although it may be, it is—’’

She drew from her pocket a small white roll, and unfolding it, held up for his inspection half of a fine cambric hand- kerchief, and a tinv stoppered vial of finest cut glass.

Doctor Heath glanced at the vial and uttered one word.

‘*Chloroform.”’

‘‘Chicroform,’’ repeate® Miss Wardour; ‘‘when I was awakened, by the knock- ing at my door, I found this,’’ shaking the fragment of cambric, ‘‘lying lightly across my face; and the vial, on the little night stand beside my bed. Aunt Honor was rapping for admittance, and when she had made me comprehend the situ- ation, we decided that it was best to say nothing of this. What seems most strange 4s, that it was administered with so much care; I am affected by the smallest quantity of the drug, and an ordinary dose would have put me under niedical treatment. I could not have left my bed for a week, had they given me as much as would serve only to stupify Aunt Honor there.”’

‘‘No,”’ interrupted Mrs. more half emerging from her window. “It would have been worse than that; I think an overdose of chloroform would kill Constance. It seems as if they knew just how muck to give.”’

Was it fancy, or did a troubled look rest for a moment in the eyes of Doctor Heath, and on his countenance a shade of pallor?

‘“‘This is, to my mind, the most seri- ous aspect of the affa,’’ he said gravely. *‘Mrs. Aliston is right; an overdose of that drug would be fatal to you. Your life has been jeopardized. I agree with Mrs. Aliston, your investigation is in the hands of bunglers; let us hunt these fel- lows down.’’

‘*T will see that an officer is telegraphed for at once; but—shall I send to the regular bureau, or—how?’’

‘‘There is one man in the city, if he is in the city now, who is qualified for the position he holds. He has withdrawn himself from the regular force, and acts solely on his own responsibility. He is much sought after, and possesses wonder- ful abilities; some of his exploits have been truly astounding.’

‘*And this gan is’’

‘*Mr. Lamotte; Mr. Francis Lamotte,’’ announced a servant.

“Show them in.”’

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the same tiine gathering up piece of cambric and the latle vial and putting them in her pocket.

Doctor Heath arose, and taking up his hat, murmured an apolocy.

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day. You will not stand in need of my counsel now,’’ smilingly. ‘‘ Mr. Lamotte can give you all needful advice, and he is sure to be right,’’ and Dr. Heath bowed himself out.

“The Wardour diamonds,’’ tered, as he mounted his horse. think that they almost cost her a skilled hand was it? Well, detective comes, I too, may have a for him.”’

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CHAPTER III.

Mr. Jasper Lamotte isa tall man, a dark man,and a stately man. He is grave of speech, yet very suave and pleasing. He is open handed and charitable, and a very popular man among the people of W—. He will rein in his blooded horses to ask after the health of his factory hands, and doff his hat to the wife of his humblest tenant. He has been for many years a resident of W—. Years ago he was a great traveler, coming and going almost incessantly, but, after a time, he built the largest and newest of the W— mills, and settled himself down to rear his family, and attend in person to his **bales and shekels.’’

Francis Lamotte is, what his father has been, a tall, dark eyed, sallow skinned young man, with a Greek profile, a profusion of curling dusky hair, a soft slow voice, a sweet and most pleasing sinile; aristocratic hands and feet, a most affable manner; a very agreeable cor- panion, and a dutiful son and _ brother. So saith W—. Such is Francis Lamotte,

and being such, he is voted, with one consent, the handsomest young man in

W—. Francis Lamotte, too, is popular with the people of W—; handsome and fascinating, the son of a father whose fortune is said to be enormous; he is welcomed in every household circle, and he brings pleasure and courtesy wherever he enters.

‘Constance, my child, what is this that I hear?’’ exclaims Jasper Lamotte, taking the hand of Miss Wardour as she advances to meet him. ‘‘Have they not exaggerated the truth? The village is full of rumors.’’

‘‘Constance, good morning,’’ breaks in Francis Lamotte.

‘*Father’s head is a little turned by all this. Have you had a burglar? Have they stolen the Wardour diamonds? And are you frightened to death? And,’’ with a malicious glance toward Mrs. Aliston, who had forsaken her window and was rolling slowly towards them, serene, and dignified, ‘‘did they bind and gag dear Mrs. A—?”’ ** Yes, yes! and no, no!’’says Constance, cutting off the retort that was rising to the lips of her aunt. ‘Be seated, Mr. Lamotte; sit down Frank. I have ‘had a burglar,’ they did steal my diamonds. But—well, they did not frighten me for I was not aware of their presence, and they did not bind Aunt Honor for they—”’

‘‘Hadn’t rope enough,’’ interrupts that lady, at which they all laugh. .

‘*But seriously, Constance,’’ resumes Lamotte pere,‘‘this is a bad business; a very bad business; good gracious! are we all to be robbed at the pleasure of these rascals? plundered whenever their pockets run dry? It’s abominable! What has been done? There should be an officer on the spot now.”’

‘*So there is,’’ breaks in Aunt Honor, with suspicious sweetness. ‘‘Constable Corliss and Mayor Soames are examining the library and dressing room.’’

Mr. Lamotte retains his gravity, but after exchanging demure glances, and in spite of themselves, Constance and fran- cis Lamotte laugh outright.

“Then, my friends, let us await a revelation,’’ Francis drawls in the most approved ‘camp meeting’’ fashion.

‘*Poor Corliss!’ Mr. Lamotte smiles slightly; ‘‘at any rate he will try to do his duty But, Constance, you should have an officer here as soon as possible; I should not have come bere venturing my suggestions but I learned, accidentally,

that your lawyer, O'Meara, is absent; that is another misfortune. O’Meara has a long clear head;. would not make 4

bad detective himself. As he is away, and you need some one to act for you, why, I place myself at your disposal; if you have not already appointed an agent,’’ with another smile.

‘“‘T have made no move in the matter, Mr. Lamotte; indeed, I have hardly had time to think, as yet. I suppose, too, that we have lost valuable time, and yet we can’t get a detective down here in a moment. Pray take what measure you deem best, and iet us have the best officer that we can get. I am especially znxious to capture the thieves if possible —and the diamonds—of course.’’

‘‘England expects every man to do his duty,’’ quoted Francis. ‘‘Constance give me an appointment, too.”’ '

‘*So I will,’’ retorted Constance, wick- edly. ‘‘I think you are eminently fitted to assist—Mr. Corliss.”’

‘Frank, be serious,’’ says Mr. La- motte, with a touch of severity. ‘‘ Now Constance, let us do what we can to make up for this unavoidable loss of time; first tell me, as minutely as you can, just how this robbery was discov- erac..**

(To be Continued.)

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