Harry Blount, the Detective

etrothal, but hesitated on Kate's account-supposing, of course, that Hall was a person of more than ordinary interest in her eyes. The supposition was a natural one in view of

he facts themselves and not my awkward stringing of

remark of Miss Fleming-that h

y. "Especially so to me, but it was your narrative of them which wi

ed at her i

nd on which she wore the ring. "Yes, you need look no fur

relating the story of his partnership and the betrothal of the children. He, however, refrained from mentioni

of the trust he placed in you, Mr. Martin. It seems like fate. You form Kate's acquaintance by saving her

which caused her to blush a little, even whil

tter of two or three thousand pounds, as I said before, and we can settle it up any time to-morrow that is convenient. Wh

y to-morrow night, to hear some blood-curdling tale; and at the end of it this magician will suddenly d

in and Carden alone retained grave countenances. After th

I am somewhat acquainted with this gentleman's capabilities,

he young men, and after arranging for the trip to London next day the ladies retired. Mr. Stafford followed shortl

business necessary to the payment of the legacy to Kate. This was soon accomplished, and it

party ran across a photographer-one of the class that carry about shop and residence whereever they go. A solici

lf, led to others of consequence-terrible

ture of Miss Fleming, whose mother had suddenly been taken ill, and Martin's receipt o

ng there," was the last and most