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Thursday,

Wednesday,

Saturday,

Wednesday, 28th April Wednesday, 10th May.

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Saturday,

KATORI MARU

Saturday,

29th April. 13th May.

KASHIMA MARU

Saturday,

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Saturday,

KITANO MARU

Saturday,

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Thursday,

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Monday,

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THE CHINA MAIL.

THE ENGAGEMENT RING

(Continued from page 7.) |. At six o'clock that evening a few of

the guests of the previous night's party had gathered, in the bar of" the “Have you anything particular. in Hotel Magnisque. As they knew, mind, sir?"

--when Americans threw partion they "Yes. A single square-cut dia-sometimes went on for days, and there seemed no good reason why.... Barry's mond. I want the goods, you under should stop after one evening. stand-no trashy stuff."

But their optimism received a check when they saw. Harry walk into the

He looked ten years older; all the

CONSIGNEES.

LLOYD TRIESTINO.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS.

Steamer,

"CARIGNANO"

From TRIESTE, VENICE, BRINDISL PORT SAID, SUEZ, MASSAUA, KARACHT, BOMBAY, COLOMBO, -PENANG & SINGAPORE

via SAIGON.

"Of course not, sir. Just one moment." The assistant went to bar. [the back of the shop and swung open

a safe door. From inside he took a had gone out of him. "Boy CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby

he said, dismally, "I reckon when a tray of glittering diamond rings. gave that party last night I was a bit informed that all Goods are being With the anteness of an expert, premature. The lady informed me landed at their risk into the Godowns Harry L examined the stones. His mind and the marriage is--off

this afternoon that she's changed her of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Led at Kow. final selection was a ring with a Well-who'll have a drink? Acceptoon, whence and/or from the wharves single-stone diamond, flawless and of tance was general; condolences equal delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will not be landed perfect colour..

here

unless notice has been given 48 prior to vessel's arrival,.... bot

with me."

ly 60.

"It just goes to show," said Harry, hou on from port to port to the|

finger

cash

"How much is this?" The assistant smiled. "It's two "what a damn fool the cleverest man thousand pounds. You know the can be where a woman is concerned, ani port of call to which the option

From his pocket he took the diamond extenda best when you see it, sir."

ring, flicked it in the air, and dexter No claims will be admitted after the "Two thousand.

Two thousand Goods have left the Godown, and all For a only caught it. moment he seemed to consider. pounds went on that this morning and Goods remaining undelivered after the "Two thousand is a lot of money never even got so far as

ipped

20th inst. will be subject to rent. on her

I'm the

All claims against the vessel mast never mind, I'll have it."

clearing out of burgh be presented to the Undersigned on or Thank you, sir. You'll go a long first thing to marrow morning." way before you find a better stone, laid the ring on the bar, counter and before the 29th inst. or they will not

stared reflectively at it. "What the be recognised. Shall we send it on Monday?"."" hell

All broken, chafed, and damaged am I going to do with that?" "No. I want to see that little Suddenly he swung round, "I've been where they will be examined on the Goods are to be left in the Godowns, glitterer on her finger. I'll take it a sucker all through this and I'll finish

Two hundred and afty 20th instant at 10 am. by our sur- jup one A faint tinge of anxiety came cash on the counter and I sell From eyors. Messrs. Goddard & Douglas.

In the case of datiable cargo, Can- This pocket he took Kaymeyer's receipt Into the assistant's face. "Yes, air "Here's the receipt for two thousand. signees are requested to inform the -certainly."

I want to be rid of the whole basin. Imports & Exports Office that they

have such goods for examination. With a bland smile, Harry took ens

Who's buyingTM" Two hundred and fifty spot

No Fire Insurance has been effect- his cheque book from his pocket seemed a lot of money to the drinking pulled out his fountainpen and befriends of Harry L., and for a few mo-

Bill of Lading will be countersign-| walled by gan to unscrew the cap. "Afraid 1|ments there was silence.

who An insignificant little man,

DODWELL & CO, LTD, haven't got two thousand in cash

Agents. on me. To tell you the truth, 1 had been drinking alone at the far end

of bar, sidled towards the group.

Hong Kong, 17th April, 1883. threw a bit of a party last night, you'll excuse me butting in, air, and I didn't realise it was Saturday and no ens else wants that ring, I'll

CONSIGNEES' NOTICE. until gone twelve."*

but they it."

all turned and stared at the The anxiety on the assistant's Impertinent interloper, but Harry 1. face deepened to worry. "It's a did not take offence. little difficult, Mr. Johnson. You

"Stranger, you're making the deal see, Mr. Kaymeyer's not here to-day, of your life." He thrust the ring into and-er-well," he gave a deprecat- his hand. "Have a good look at it. Here's the receipt. Put your cash on ing amile, two thousand is rather the counter and the deal's done." a big responsibility for me to take.". The man carefully scrutinised the A note of harshness came into diamond really sell for two fifty!" Harry's voice. "Now, lieten here, my lad. I've bought plenty in this shop during the last three weeks. You can call up my hotel, if you' like, and I'll give you any references you want, but I must have that ring 17th May now or not at all."

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"Yep Here's my hand on it?

name's Max Eastwood." "Mine's Harry I. Johnson." "Give the an hour to go home fetch the money."

"An hour it {****

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"BENCRUACHAN" Consignses of cargo are hereby in. formed that all goods are being land. and at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd whence and/or from the harves delivere may be obtained. No claims will be admitted, after

to twenty All broken. chafed, and damaged was sitting Goods are to be left in the Godowne. where them will be examined on the

Max Eastwood went out of the bar and hurried across the hall, but in "If the shop were mine, sir Istead of going through the swing doors wouldn't hesitate, but you must see telephone boxes.

to the street he turned towards the the Goods have left the Godowns, and He asked for all Goods remaining undelivered after [my position.”

Hampstead number. For five minutes the 18th April, 1999, will be subject To be blunt, that's your. trouble, he was Lalking with gesticulating to rent

All claims against the steamer must my lad, not mine. Do you sell, or the bar a gloom came over the be presented to the Undersigned on or not? I'm not stopping to argue." party. One by one Harry's friends before the 2nd May, 1989, or they

"Well, sir," the Ahristent nervously from one foot to the other, when the clock pointed

moved blended ungagements and drifted away. will not be recognized. "do you mind if I try to catch Mr. minutes to eight Harry 4th May Kaymeyer by telephoner"

solitary at a table. "Not at all. And you can tell him In the office of the manager of the 8th April, 1933, at 10 am, by if the deal doesn't go through it'll do Hotel

an Messrs. Goddard & Douglas. this firm's reputation no good in New Hotel Magnifique there York. I may not amount

conference in progress To comply with the General Bond- Lo much all the exit doors of the hotel ed Warehouse Regulations consigness. over here, but. on the other side lounged men who did not bear the must have a Revenue Officer in at A significant shrug completed the sen-

sen-stamp

associated with visitors tendance usually

when damaged dutiable "I don't doubt your

to this grandiose establishment, cheque, 'air, i

goods are examined. assure you. It's only that I've no Presently a page boy came into the

No Fire Insurance has been effect- bar and went authority to accept so large an amount. by Harry

up to the table

occupied ed. However, I'm sure it will be all

Bills of Lading will be countersign- With the manager's compliments, hoed by lif x can get in touch with Mr. Kay said, and would Mr.. Johnson be

meyer. If you'll excuse the just one kind as to go to the manager's office?

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. LTD. minute." He hurried away to a tele

Agents Well,

" drawled. Harry, "I've got an phone at the for end of the shop.

Hong Kong, 11th April, 1999. fire appointment here in minutes but Harry I. strove to hear what was all right, Ill come along." He 2nd May said, but could only catch phrase bere

and there,

fgot up and went to the bar.

chan't bo more than ten minutes. "He absolutely insists I'm sure

decision must rest with porke str. I'll

If Mr. Eastwood comes back." morning from O.K.

Mr. Kaymayer, My tell him."

cheque was accepted in payment and I entered the manager's was given a receipt. So far as I'm we refuse

Lence.

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replaced the receiver and came back office he was confronted by Mr. Lam- concerned the "dead" is over and done 10th May with a relieved smile on his face, "It ont, the manager, Max Eastwood, Mr. with. The ring is my property, and

Bright to dispose of it a 30th Apr. will be quite in order, Mr Johnson, Kaymeyer, and a solid, phlegmalle in. I've

who had policeman written think fit. If I do a damn fool thank you."

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quite clear to everyone"" sauntering down Bond-street with the demand an explanation, Mr. John-Mr. Keymeyer rapt to his feet, and ring lying snugly in his waistcoat

Kaymeyer burst in. "This with shaking forefinger pointing pocket.

morning you come to my shop and Harry L., he yelled, "I demand "he' ar- purchase · a very expensive ring.

Un-Irest of this man for obtaining jewel- dunder falas pretences.". accept your cheque and let you take the ring

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matters like this bar

is going to sacrifice seventeen: ban

one but a lunatic--or a crook, "Am E to consider myself under at-

dred and

like ty pounia in an idiotic.

way

shouted the etcited? Kay 16 meyor.""Once hafs out of the country | "I am known to be eccentric. Harry I shall whistle for my ring and my pulled himself to his full height. And money. With emphatte, gestures he

don't like your insinuations. !about

**** pushed his points home. "He comes' [croske,

I don't like

ke being

into my shop at half-past twelve on a them Mr. Lament's

Saturday. He permades us to accent wolce, chegan and with Kynlundle guletly, interposed.

of Jeweller is it for an eighth of inter hours not becoms maakger without

caught by

this hotel

otel Fiece of

Fodden Tia from mangipe is trying to

tó

Its reina,, and declares that be a leav It turned towards Kayling the country immediately. It's the

things Maively to: there the natu

Franco. It demand. his arrest

Salon tull

for

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quarter of an hour later Harry Folmson, art by the discgercom |Bow-stract, «Ho iwas held in cus

at

accused of an

that

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