Tejan's+Missing+Rock+Mystery

= = The Case of the Stolen Rock Mr. Henry was making his annual trip to his friend’s island home. His friend, Mr. James, was a wealthy doctor and his wife was very shy but has a great personality. As Mr. Henry was driving to the docks, he checked to make sure he had everything including his boat ticket. The driver of the boat, Fred Marston, was quite a funny fellow. Any time you needed a good laugh you could just call him. “Hi,” shouted Mr. Henry. “Hey there, you took long enough to get here Mr. Henry,” replied Fred. “I’m ready to set off. Here’s the ticket,” said Mr. Henry handing Fred the ticket. Fred started the engine. After pulling out of the docks, it took 15 minutes to reach the island. “So anything happen new Fred?” asked Mr. Henry. “Nope. Mr. James did find a new rock to add to his collection or something like that,” replied Fred. “I guess that’s why they wanted me to come out so early this year,” commented Mr. Henry “I see you bought yourself a new jet ski.” “Yeah, my sister bought it for me as a present. Well here we are. I might be a little late tomorrow because there’s a storm coming tonight.” “Thank for letting me know,” said Mr. Henry. As Mr. Henry walked up the stairs to the front door, he noticed large grey and black clouds covering the whole horizon. He rang the doorbell and a tall dark-haired man wearing a butler’s suit answered. “Hello, I suppose you must be Mr. Henry. Mr. and Mrs. James are waiting for you in the dining hall. “ Then the butler took Mr. Henry’s bags and carried them upstairs to the largest guest room. After the butler left for upstairs, Mr. Henry made his way to the dining hall. “Hey there Henry!” exclaimed Mr. James. “I suppose you have met our new butler, Mr. Wilcox,” commented Mrs. James. “Yes, he is a creepy fellow,” replied Mr. Henry. “He was the only one who applied for the job after our old butler moved,” explained Mrs. James. “Care for any tea or wine Mr. Henry?” asked Mr. Wilcox from the kitchen. “Yes, tea would be fine Mr. Wilcox,” answered Mr. Henry. During the next few hours of conversing and catching up, the storm rolled in. When they decided to turn in for the night, Mr. Henry realized that he had left his sleeping pills in his car on the docks. He decided to look at the ocean from his window; it was barely visible through the heavy rainfall. He heard a mysterious buzzing noise when the clock struck midnight. He decided to get some sleep. The next morning the butler, Mr. Wilcox, woke Mr. Henry for breakfast. After Mr. Henry dressed and went down stairs, he found Mr. and Mrs. James already seated at the table. “I forgot to tell you James, but Fred said he might be late because of the storm, “said Mr. Henry. “Thank you for letting us know. We would have worried if he did not show up on time,” replied Mr. James. “Would you care for some eggs or toast, Mr. Henry?” asked Mr. Wilcox, “I’m sorry our food is running low.” “Eggs sound just fine. Thank you Mr. Wilcox,” replied Mr. Henry. “I have something I want to show you Henry,” said Mr. James. “Did you find another rock to add to your collection?” asked Mr. Henry. “Why yes I did! How did you know?” quickly asked Mr. James. “Fred told me.” “I guess he ruined the surprise for you then,” said Mr. James with a disheartened tone. “Yes, but I still get to see the marvelous gem don’t I?” replied Mr. Henry with enthusiasm. “Of course you do Henry! Right this way!” replied Mr. James as he motioned down the hall. After going through a couple of doors, they entered a rather fancy room filled with crystals and gems that Mr. James had collected over the years from around the world. “My newest addition is right over here.” Mr. Henry walked toward to a tall broken and empty glass cabinet. Mr. Henry exclaimed,”James was it in here?” As Mr. James rushed over to the cabinet, he exclaimed, “It’s been stolen!” As the two men stood there in shock, Mr. Wilcox came in the door, “I heard a scream. Is everything all right?” “No it’s not! Call the police!” exclaimed Mr. James. “My new piece has been stolen.” “I’m sorry to disappoint you Mr. James but the lines have been down since last night.” “Then we must wait until Fred comes. Until he does, I’m going to try and figure out how this happened,” stated Mr. James rushing out the door. Mr. Henry and Mr. Wilcox followed. A few hours later they heard the sound of a boat motor. “Fred is here! Quick we must inform him of the situation,” exclaimed Mr. James. They hurried out the front door leaving Mr. Wilcox at the home. “I see, to the police it is then. Hop on the boat,” said Fred after the situation was explained to him. As Mr. Henry boarded the boat he noticed that the jet skies were gone. They took off for the mainland and took Mr. Henry’s car to the police station. “So that’s what happened commissioner,” explained Mr. James with Mr. Henry agreeing. “I see,” said the commissioner. ”So nothing was broken except the cabinet and then of course your gem stolen,” he restated. “Yes,” said Mr. Henry, “but I know who did it! It was Fred Marston!” How did Mr. Henry know?