Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-14

), CONN, THURSDAY, Fl vas wild, feverish fire ever burning in he
 black, dazzling eyes, which, at every varying emo ltion, seemed to throw of sparks like those iron
 hardened steel when slnitten. } We soon became quite intimate and was ol
 the point of inviting her for promenade in tn garden, and had just turned my head to look a
 Mrs. R., when I heard slight click and fel a gentle pull about my waist. did not start for had almost expected it i; but looking arount Icarelessy, met the cold features and fiery eye of Madame Delaney turned upon me, and thought I could perceive purple hue ripplins beneath the surface of her pale skin, like th' waves of lake. ], I did not look down-fortun ately it was not necessary, for Madam Delaun eys back was toward large mirror, and, as 1 glanced into it beheld my watch and chair hanging from my vest pocket one side of it hac been cut - .s,, l was now convinced. The myterious adept at pocket-picking, who had thrown the creme q. Ia creme of New York into a fit of regular ex citement, and made them fear to appear in pub lie with their jewelry-the being who had caused each one of the first circle" to mistrust the hon esty of the other-stood before me. Yet how to proceed? It would not do to arrest her or the spot-Mrs. Johnson would never forgive me for the scandal it would create, and the whole company would lose their enjoyment. was in dilemma. and as one of the young widows friends approached, I made my obeisance and turned away. As walked towards Miss Belle her mother intercepted me, and asked what pros poets had were there any suspicious persons | ln the company?
 Several, Madam" replied, with mock gray ity. .....s-..,.,.
 " Gracious me! Who are they?'
 :" Mir. Le Clair, whom you introduced" re piled, laughing.
 No testing, said she. "Have you learned anything?' =
 Iput my hand down to show her my cut watch chain, but--it was gone! The fish had run away with bait, hook, and all. s: "-ra
 The affair was getting serious, and was exci- ted
 My dear Mrs. R." said I, "give yourself no uneasness i; you will lose no more jewellery after tonight. Permit me to speak word with Belle
 Fastening to the side of my fair friend, I whis- pered '" Can you be discreet ??
 As wisdom, said she laughing. ....
 And play part?'' -...-.
 Like le g2ande hageclienne."
 "Then invite Madam Delauney to promenade on the rear piazza-the night is beautiful there stray into the garden, and take a position near the gate which opens into the next street. Keep her engaged, and be astonished at nothing that occurs"
 Belle arched her brows understandingly and nodded assent. I next strolled into the hall, opened the front door, and looked out. Raising my finger, the driver of my own carriage ap- preached. It is almost needless to say that he was policeman in disguise.
 What luck?" he asked
 Good. Drive down the narrow streets skirt ing the house. and stop at the garden gate"
 The house was situated at the corner of mar row street, with brick wall extending from the rear to the next house. This wall screened the little fewer garden, and contained gate for the use of the servants
 When I returned to the drawing room, Belle and Madam Delauney were absent. 1 found them in the garden, and plucking some flowers, l joined them, making some casual compliments As soon as joined them Behe started off for the house. Madam was about to follow, when l quickly arrested her.
 Madam Delauney, you are my prisoner"
 What do you mean, sir ?'' she gasped recoi- ing from me.
 'Ihat arrest you for theft When you next steal detective officers watch chain, you should be more expert.'
 As spoke opened the gate and revealed the carriage and policeman.
 The scene caused her to cover before me- I then told her in hurried words that her whole ca reer was known to me that if she would go peaceably sho might save much shame and dis grace. SEe hesitated for moment, and then drawing herself up proudly, replied
 '"I will go with you, but you had better be- ware when l have proved these accusations false? ..,.-.=a -.
 I assisted her in the carriage, and, taking seat opposite, we were whirled rapidly away to- wards the office .o
 Although the hour was late, found the n- dustrlous old chief up as usual. He smiled gra- ciousy as I led in my beautiful prisoner and narrated the incidents of the case. She was of course searched, but nothing was found until turning up the wide sleeves of her bodice, we found a number of secret pockets in one of which was my watch. She evidently had not com menced her operations for the evening. The next day Madam Delaney residence was search ed, and nearly all the missing property recover ed. Her house was a rare depository of jewery of every kind and estimate. 15'e
 Upon conviction, she confessed that she had first learned the art of theft from her husband, who was accustomed to show her each new scheme of villainy that was revealed to him in his connection with the Paris police. The ring before noticed had a spring diamond knife for setting, which would easily strike through any golden igature, and she was thus enabled to se- cure her prize. She pleaded that poverty was the cause of her crime. as prior to the death of her husband she had lived honestly. 4.
 She suffered slight penalty, on condition that she would leave the country. -,. e.- .s. -=,