The Bandbox Diamond Heist and Vandeleur Scandal
In a turbulent scene, General Vandeleur confronts his wife Lady Vandeleur over the Eye of Light diamond, while secretary Hartley faces accusation and the police. Detective Rolles uncovers a hidden morocco case containing a massive diamond, and Rev. Simon Rolles is revealed as its thief. The drama drags in inheritance, debts, and a faint path toward resolution.
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Kashgar
Vandeleur
Hartley
Harry
Worcestershire
Bendigo
Trincomalee
Ore RATJAH'S DIAMOND Story of the Young Plan In Flory Orders
Rev Mr Simon Rolles had distinguished himself in moral sciences and divinity. His essay On the Christian Doctrine of the Social Obligations gained him some celebrity at Oxford, and clerical circles spoke of a possible literary work on the church fathers. Yet such ambition did not help his prospects, and he sought his first curacy while living with Mr Raeburn in Tendon garden.
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St. Ambrose
St. Chrysostom
Mr. Rolles
General Vandeleur
Mr. Hartley
Mr. Raeburn
Chance
Simon Rolles
University of Oxford
Fr. Rolles
Raeburn
Scotland Yard
Harry
Eldorman
Simon
St. Paul's Cathedral
Roles
Mr. Holles
Ife
Sin
Thackeray
Gaborian
Bolles
Mr. Kolies
Fie
Paley
Paraguay
Fiorizel
Kashgar
Europe
Vandeleur
Clergyman Seeks Life Lessons From Noted Rogues
The scene follows Mr. Rolles in London as he pursues guidance on handling a stolen rajah’s diamond. He encounters a sharp ex-dictator, John Vandeleur, and Prince Florizel of Bohemia in a club, where their contrasting lives illuminate risk, virtue, and the lure of priceless gems.
Fragment from a late edition dialogue page
Excerpts show humorous exchanges between unnamed speakers about cigarettes and social interaction. The text includes quirky asides from a “Catholic Standard and Times” item and a brief gag about a cat and a fox in a classroom setting.
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Lady Vandeleur
Tarry
Mr. Taeburn
Morocco
Rolles
Lly
Cologne
Tle
Ore Ratjah
Part
Flory
BR. Maculloch
Edinburgh
King’s Cross
England
Prince Florizel
Bohemia
Jack Vandeleur
John
Naverou
Duc de Val
Ulysses
John Vandeleur
Gahorian
Prince Vlorizel
Catholic Standard and Times
State of
Wisconsin
Wood County
Ita Circuit Court
Matilda Smith
Eugene W. Sanich
J. Conway
Platntti
Vr. O
Grand Rapids
Wisqunsii
Report From
The
Reform School
J. G. Gluck
Prunitytown
Foley
West Virginia Reform School
Johnson & Hill Co
Wipperman Land
Agency
Wood County National Bank
Grand Rapids ,Wis
N. Reiland
Ten
Wis
J. H. Landry
Stide
Bringer
Grand Rapids, Wis
Gies
CoprricHts &c
Atriefly Considleritl
Nosodok
Munn & Co
Scientific American
All
New York
Omco
Washington
D. C
Sick
W.g.scott
West Side Jeweler
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