The Diamond Cross Mystery - Being a Somewhat Different Detective Story

The Project Gutenberg eBook, The Diamond Cross Mystery, by Chester K. SteeleThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: The Diamond Cross Mystery Being a Somewhat Different Detective StoryAuthor: Chester K. SteeleRelease Date: June 25, 2005 [eBook #16127]Language: EnglishCharacter set encoding: ISO-646-US (US-ASCII)***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE DIAMOND CROSS MYSTERY***E-text prepared by Al HainesTHE DIAMOND CROSSBeing a Somewhat Different Detective StorybyCHESTER K. STEELEAuthor of "The Mansion of Mystery," etc.International Fiction LibraryCleveland New YorkPress OfThe Commercial Bookbinding Co.Cleveland1918CONTENTSCHAPTER I. The Ticking Watch II. King's Dagger III. The Fisherman IV. Spotty V. Amy's Appeal VI. Grafton's Search VII. The Colonel is Surprised VIII. The Diamond Cross IX. Indicted X. The Death Watch XI. No Alimony XII. The Odd Coin XIII. Singa Phut XIV. The Hidden Wires XV. A Dog XVI. The Colonel Wonders XVII. "A Jolly Good Fellow" XVIII. Amy's Test XIX. Word From Spotty XX. In The Shadows XXI. Swirling Waters XXII. His Last CaseCHAPTER ITHE TICKING WATCHThere was only one sound which broke the intense stillness of the jewelry shop on that ...