Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-03-29

as reward of one thousand dollars had been
| offered me by the persons whose names he
had forged, If ! should arrest the criminal,
and | promised Markham one half Of it in
case was successful, for having put me upon
the right track
The next day | commenced, but for two
days nothing Of consequence was done. On
the second evening, however, the prospect
frightened. Markham and myself were lcis-
urely promenading Broadway, and talking Of
nothing particular, when grasping me by tho
arm he suddenly exclaimed
DO you see it;
Yes, said ! mechanically, but without
having the faintest idea Of what he meant.
That's the one, he coBtinued, could tell
it anywhere
What is the one 2 asked.
That pink bonnet ahead he replied, and
It's the same cloak, too
In truth, about twenty feet before us was
lady wearing pink bonnet, and walking un-
accompanied by any gentleman. instantly
knew to what he referred, and my pleasure
was as great as his
But are you perfectly certain it is the
one 7.
That am; but see she has stopped at
the window and we shall have look at her
face yes, | knew ] was right, he continued
as the lady in question looking in at store
window gave us a good view Of her counteu-
ance.
instantly requested Markham to leave me
lest she should chance to see him, aud re-
cognize him, which would completely spoil
the plan of operation the principal points Of
which had already marked out for myself
l promised thatif he would do so | would
run the game to cover. and he should be in at
the death. Accordingly he turned upon his
steps and in a few minutes was ont Of sight.
As soon as he was gone walked forward
briskly till reached the pink bonnet Icon
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Suddenly however, she withdrew it with
the exclamation:
Heavens | have lost my port monnie,
what shall do =
am truly sorry for your loss, said |, but
IL shall not prevent you from attending the
performances, and Fastening to the office
purchased two tickets, and returning to her
placed ono in her hand.
She was very sorry to put me to so much
troube-was thousand times obliged, and
hoped | would not consider it unlady-like in
her to receive a ticket from a stranger but
sue ldA 30 SUI utl Hllllu ll1l tlt peilnt illhpC
;hat really she could not stay away. All these
thanks and protestations ended in my accom-
panying her into the hall and seating myself at
her side She was so pretty, so facnating,
and played her part so well that did not
wonder that Mark am had been taken in, and
| verify believe that had not been iorwarned
should have shared the same fate.
As it was, however, was prepared for
whatever might turn up, aud appeared as un
suspecting as possible. All went off accord
ing to my expectations. The ill turn and car
rage was strictly en- regle.
When | had placed her in it, begged her
to excuse me a moment while | returned for
my gloves which pretended to have drop
ped. Beckoning to me a boy of dozen
years. who looked as if he might be trusted,
asked him:
Would you like to earn FIVE dollars ?
Certainly was the reply.
said to him 'At the door is a hack which
/ shall get into. As soon as | do so, jump
on behind and ride till get out. Notice the
number Of the house which | shall enter,
and then run for a couple of policemen; tell
them in fifteen minutes to enter it, pass
through the hall and into the second door up
on the right hand side Don't let the driver
know that YOU arc on Call tomorrow at
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