The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-11-30

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pocket one side ofjt Aad been cat.'
was now convinced. The mysterious
adept at pocket picking, who had thrown
the creme de Ia creme Of New York into
u regular lit of excitement, and made them
fear to appear in public with their jewelry
the being who had caused each one Of
the first circle 10 mistrust the honesty of
the other stood before me. Yet how
was 1 to proceed? 1t would not do to
arrest her on the spot-Mrs. Johnson
would never forgive he for the scandal it
would create, aud the whole company
would lose their enjoyment. | was in a
dilemma, and as one of the young widows
friends approached, L male my obeisance
and turned away. AS walked toward
Miss Belle, her mother intercepted me,
and asked what prospects l had: was
there any suspicious person in the compa-
tny? ... .-.
Several, madam 1 replied, with mock
gravity.
Gracious me! Who are they?'
Mr.. LIE Clair, whom you introduced,
for one,' replied, laughing. ......
NO jesting,' said she. Have you
learned anything?' -
1 put my hand down to show her my
cut watch chain, butt 'Oas gone! The
fish had run away with bait hook and all
The affair was getting serious, and ex-
cited.
My dear Mrs. R.. said 1, give
yourself no uneasinessi you will loose no
more ;ewelry after tonight Permit me
to speak word to Belle
Fastening to the side of my fair chape-
rome, I whispered: .....-..
Can You be discreet?' ......
'As WISDOM she said smiling.
And play part?' ..-.5 o..
Like le grande troJediennen
Then invite Madame Delaney to prom.
enade on the rear piazza-the night is
beautful--from there stray in to the gar
den, and take position near the gate
which opens into the street. Keep hel
engaged aid be astonished at nothing tha
f accurs.'
Belle arched her brows understanding,
and nodded assent. Inext strolled care
lessly into the hall, opened tie front doc
= and looked out A long row os carriage
, was in front of the door. Raising my fnge
y tie driver of my own carriage approached
: 1t is almost needless so state that he wa
a policeman in disguise.
What luck?' he asked. .s
Good. Drive down this narrow street
= = skrting the house, and stop at the garde
gate 5..-" ..-
The house was situated at the corner {
anarrow street, with high brick wall ez
tending from the rear to the next boust
O This wall screened tie little flower garde
r and contained gate for the use of Sc
II wants. 20 -.
When I returned to the drawing room
p Belle and Madame Delaney were absen
| found them in the garden, pluckiu
n some flowers, and joined them, maxim
some casual compliments. AS soon as
Ye had joined them Belle started off for IL
"a house. Madame was about to folio,
rs when l quickly arrested her.
er Madame Delaney, you are my prise
in err "
III What mean you sir?' she gaspcd r
= coiling from me.
~ That arrest you for theft. VIII
- you next steal detectives watch chat
10 you should be more expert ..
= AS 1 spoke, l opened the gate, and r
q vealed the carriage and policeman.
ay 'Comep -..... .a'.
NJ The scene caused her to cover b
at fore me. then told her IN hurried wor
OF that her whole career was known TO n
ed that if she would go peaceably, she mig
nix save herself much shame and disgrace
r. She hesitated for moment and tn
re drawing herself up proudly, she repli e
II r. I will go with you, but you had bett
ST. beware, when 1 prove these accusatio
''n false!'
assisted her in the carriage, and taxi
~ seat opposite, we were whirled rapie
No No away toward the office. .....e
re Although the hour was late, found
= industrious old Chief still up. He smil
in graciously, as led in my beautiful pr
,re oner, and narrated the incidents conne
,at ed with her arrest. She was, of cour
res searched, but nothing was found, Ill
ve. turning up the sleeves of her bodice,
ito found d number of secret pockets, in c
aid of which was my ,0atch chain. She e
led dently had not commenced her operate
YER of the evening. The next day MAZDA
icb Delauney's residence was searched, @
ow nearly all the missing property recover
eeI Her house was rare depository ofJewe
of every kind and estimate.
d | Upon conviction, she confessed that
r had first learned the art of theft from
ust husband, who WAS accustomed to sh
-. her each new scheme of villany that '
t a to him in connection with the Paris
not lice. The ring before noticed, had
ok spring diamond knife TO: setting, VIII
fea- would easily strike through any gol
nev ligature, and she was thus easily able
mid secure her prize. She pleaded that poy