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I 81103;} hate to see his name stained with (11's- honor.” “But Mr. Goddard is not the only one concerned in these robberies. There is another and I think a more dangerous neighbor who is implicated in the crimes. But he is too wary to be caught easily. He directs the whole matter, but keeps in the background. He must be caught at least and pun- ished if Mr. Goddard is to suffer. It would be a sin to let him escape and the lesser criminal punished.” “Yes, yes, of courseâ€"by all means.” “Then we must work together. I’ve laid a pl by which ,I can prove the guilt at other,pa.rtÂ¥._ ‘11 19.11-3111 “It was Charles Goddard whom you recognized in your house last night and at whom you shot.” The last expression of doubt left his face, and he could only add slowly: “I hadn’t made up my mind,” he said doubtfully, taking a seat in an easy chair near me. “I thought as much,” I replied, “and it is to prevent you from making a mistake that I have called this morn- ing. I know more about this matter than you do.” “Probably. You seem to know all that I do. It’s wonderful how you knew it, for I swear I never men- tioned the matter to any one except my wife, and she’s seen nobody but the servants.” “Well, well; so early. in the morning, and you seem to have arranged every- thing before I could decide upon the first step.” “It’s my business,” I added. Then continuing I said in a low voice: “Now, if you believe that I knew what I’m doing we will enter into the details of my mission here this morn- “That’s true. I neverâ€" _thoughi of ghat: Did some of my se'rvants see “But other eyes may have recog- nized the man,” I said suggestively. “Don’t worry yourself,” .I' interrupt- ed. “The person who saw him will “If you know so much about it, please tell me who it was I recog- nized.” “Certainly. I’ll Whisper it in your ear.” A look of suspicion entered his face, and, probably thinking that I was merely leading him on, he asked: I drew near to him and said impress- lvely: He looked -;::isitively at me and then said fro“. duly: “What is it that I know or that you think I know?” “That isn’t the point. I not only know_that you know a good deal about it, but I know exactly the information that leads you to think you can expose the robbers." I looked around the room as if I ex- pected somebody might be listening. “We are alone,” he said shortly. “You recognized the burglar last night before you shot at him,” I said impressively. He gave a stamm cred: He stated visibly and then said 5111113113: “Ah I see! You’ re a detective!” I made no diicct reply to this, but added: ' “I think the robbers who have re- cently been terrorizing the neighbor- hood Will soon be cornered.” He smiled again and said: “Possibly. I know something about it that may lead to important results.” “Who told youâ€"has my wife told anybodyâ€"she was the only one”â€" “No. sir, but that is not necessary,” I said briskly 3116 with the air of one of authority.- “I have come to talk with you about last night’s robbery." “I know that,” I answered, “and that is why I have come thus early to see you.” “Never mind that,” I replied, wav- ing my hands. “I know. That is sut- Ecient for my present purpose.” I was dressed in a new suit of clothes, and I flattered myself that I would pass for a gentleman among strangers. ‘Ten minutes later he appeared in the library. He was a man past mid- dle age, stout of figure and stern of feature. I realized that he was a man not easily turned from any course which he considered just. He bowed stifl‘iy upon entering and said: “I haven’t the pleasure of knowing you, I believe.” “How do you know it?” he respond- “Ah, I sec! You’re a, detective!” “The person who saw him will mention it further. I’ve fixed all startled look at me and “Miss Belle, you do me injustice to say that I do not like pleasant sur- roundings and that I am not like other men in my tastes. No man appreciatm a home more than I do.” “I did not mean to insinuate that, doctor,” Miss Stetson replied. “I mere- 1y said that I thought it so strange you should like to live in that old de- serted, haunted mansion” “.1 do not like to five there. It was not a matter of choice with me. I was poor and had to in order to carry out my experiments.” The portieres between the parlor and library were drawn. and through their thick folds I could just. catch the words of the two. The first words of the doctor informed me that I had reached the place at a critical moment. As I stepped into the parlor I heard the sound of voices proceeding from the library. I would have retreated to the waiting room if the voice of Dr. Squires had not arrested my attention. I could not resist the temptation to lis- ten to him, for. knowing what he was, I thought anything was fair enough for him. and I played the eavesdrop- “Has your discovery proved success- ful so that you can realize some money on it?” sue asked eagerly. ‘ No. not exactly that,” he stam- mered. “But I have been fortunate “But couldn’t you find more congen- ial quarters without going to any more expense?” There ‘was a short pause, then the doctor centinued: “But, Miss Belle,’ my time in the old haunted mansion is short. I’m going to leave it. My fortune has improved. and I shall seek better quarters.” My name was not even carried up to her, but I was too much preoccu- pied with my thoughts to resent this incivility, and I made the most of it by taking a comfortable seat in the Waiting room. This room opened right off the front parlor, and just back of that Was the library. For some time I remained seated there busily occupied with my own thoughts. but as time passed I became restless and anxious to make a change. Not hearing any voices, I rose from my seat and walked quietly into the parlor to look at some of the beautiful pictures hanging on the walls. [This liberty, I knew. Miss Stetson would not resent. ‘ Noâ€"that is, none that would suit my purpose.” When I reached the Stetson man- sion, I was informed that Miss Stet- son was engaged. The servants knew me by this time, and while they did not exactly treat me as one of their number they did not accord me all the courtesy due a gentleman. I was told to take a seat until the person who was with Miss Stetson had gone. I had learned through an accident that Dr. Squires would be away on Tuesday and that he would not return until late at night. I did not know what his mission was or where he (was goin". All that concerned me was that he would be absent and the house would he left in charge of his old servant. It was the knowledge of this that made me anxious to appoint Tuesday for the little experiment I had in mind. It was'two days after this before 1 got the opportunity to call upon Miss Stetson. I wanted to redeem her prom- ise made on the day of her horseback accident. ' CHAPTER XIX. ITH the danger of ex- ” posure of my master removed, I returned home with a lighter heart. I reached there in time to have the lunch served to him. He had not noticed my absence, and 1 congratulated myself upon a shrewd piece of work. I had at last deter- mined to. bring matters to a climax. “With pleasure. It’s an admirable arrangement. I believe we ought to give Charles another opportunity. I can hardly find the heart to have him arrested.” “Well, I leave that entirely to you and Miss Stetson.” “And Miss Stetson will agree with I said nothing in reply, but after giving a few more directions I With- drew, promising to call for him on the evening specified to conduct him to the house of his unknown neighbor. “So much the better. Let her con- tinue to think so and pretend that you think you might mave been mistaken. Then next Tuesday night I shall ask you and another person who is more Interested in Mr. Goddard than your-- selfâ€"Miss Stetson, in shortâ€"to accom- pany me to one of your neighbor’s houses. He will be away that night, and I .will show you some of the se- crets of. his little game that he con-‘ ceals in his house. When he returns late at night, we can confront him With the crime. I shall then leave it .With you and Miss Stetson as to what course to pursue. If we arrest the man, Mr. Goddard will have to be im- plicated; if we banish him from the place with the threat of exposure, we can shield Mr. Goddard and give him another chance. That, in short, is my plan. Will you co-operate with me '3” “Yes; Ellen is only too ready to shield Mr. Goddard. I cannot con- vince her that I was correct in recOg- nizing him.” “Well, first, I want you to keep the matter strictly quiet and not mention to a living soul that you recognized the burglar last night. Let the detec- tives work on the case as usual, but warn your wife not to commit herself. Is she brave enough to do this?” Work with me anti do ah I tell you, we can face him with his guilt in spite of all his skillfulness.” ' “Anything that you think best. Proâ€" pose your plan.” - 3, Hospitality Pays. Cities and communities frequently expend large sums of money in enter- taining conventions, conferences and other public gatherings, both because of a spirit of hospitality prevailing or through a sinister desire to “advertise the city.” After the aflair is over and the visitors have gone their several ways the people ask one of the other, “Does it pay to spend money thus?” There never .was a case of public hos- pitality that didn’t pay, if not in dol- lars and 'cents, in the extension and broadening of thatfinest of all senti- ments the brotherhood of math. Corrosive Ink. With an impatinnt grunt the book- keeper threw away his pen and put a new one in the holder. “It’s terrible.” he said, “how ink corrodes pens. In six or seven hours a new pen will be- gin to scratch. It keeps me busy chang- ing the blamed things, let alone the ex- pense. There’s money in it for the man who will invent a noncorrosive ink.” An old man. a bill collector, re- marked to him: “My young friend, I’ll tell you a sure way to stop your ink from correcting your pen. Take a few rusty iron nails and put them in your ink well. The ink‘s corrosive acid will play itself out on the nails. and in con- sequence yonr pen will escape. A pen that only lasts you a day now should, with my method, last at least a week.” “You have a message from Mr. God- dard for me?” “Yes, a private one, but I can wait.” The doctor walked out of the parlor and gave me a close, scrutinizing glance, but I was absorbed in studying the ceiling and did not meet his eyes. He passed toward the front door and bid his hostess good day. Then I walked into the library to take his place. “Very well, then.” said Mr. Whistler in his suavest tones, “let’s talk of something else." And as there was nothing else of interest to detain the “corporation” they paid the price andâ€"- trust a Glaswegiaummade an excellent bargain. “Didn’t you know the price before you came to me?” asked the master with suspicious blandness. “Oh, aye, we knew that!” replied the corporation. “No; only half a minute.” I replied boldly. They Paid the Price. The corporation of the city of Glas- gow wanted to purchase the \Vhistler portrait of Carlyle and in due course Waited on the master of the gentle art of making enemies about the price (1,000 guineas). They admitted it was a magnificent picture, but “Do you not think, Mr. Whistler, the sum a wee, wee bit excessive?” “I fear the maid did not send up my name,” I said in reply to her inquiring look. “She said you were engaged and that I could wait here.” “Have you been waiting 101:, n?” she asked. There was a murmur of their voices for a few moments, and then the por- tieres parted and they entered the par- lor. I coughed purposely to attract their attention. Miss Stetson moved toward me, and I arose to meet her. An almost inarticulate sound es- caped his lips. He also 1080 £10m his seat. I heard him 111010. iowmd the portieres, and I withdrew rapidly to the waiting room. “Because, doctor, I still love Charles. I cannot marry him. but that does not alter my love for him. I still love him and always shall love him. Is not that an answer to your question? Would you ask me to marry you when you knew I loved another man?” There was a slight rustle of her dress as if she had risen to race him. Then she replied slowly, but calmly: ry me I) “No; I would be afraid to. I would forever think of itâ€"droud it~holiove that it would show itself again in our children.” “Then why cannot you love Inc-mar- “Indeed! I’m so glhd to hear it. doc- tor. Nobody will congratulate you more heartily than I, for I think you deserve it), in another way. "A distant relative has died and left his money to me. It is not much, but enough to keep me in comfort for the balance of my life. It will amount to about 8100.000.” “You :10 not understand, doctor. Please do not mention it again. It is veryâ€"hard for me to say this.” “But will you not give me your rea- sons?” he continued passionately. "You will not nmrry Charles?" “No, never.” “Not even if I cure him of every taint of leprosy?” “It is kind of you to say it.” he said slowly, “but there is one other thing necessary to complete my happiness.” Another pause followed in _Which I could imagine their exchange of looks. “Why impossible? Nothing is impos- sible,” he answered fiércely. "I’ve learned to believe that anything can be accomplished if we but will it. ‘i’hy can xou not love me and in mm me?" “1 would not mention this, Miss Belle, if 1 did not have your own word for it that you would never marry Charles.” the doctor began again in a labored voice. “But when you told me that you would not marry him I fimwllt that there was no longer anv reason Why I should curl) my own love for you» Miss Belle, I loved you before that, and I love you now. I am no longer poor; I’m not. rich. but I'll have a competency enough for both or 1.12;. 1 love you, and your love alone will make me happy.” “Pi ase don’t talk to me like that, doctor.” she said in :1 voice that had a piteous ring to it. “It is impcmsible.” I trembled more than the doctor to catch the reply. on [TO BE cox: INUEDJ WW m2 ‘.’ $.21 FU RNHTURE UNDERTAKENG It is sad to contemplate the unfortunate condition of so many men of our day and generation. 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