The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1869-07-15
could not explain why, but my atten-

my eyes to his face? Some powerful IL
fuence prevented my turning away tn
gaze had fixed upon him.
/ It seemed as though an invisible mag
Inetism bound me to the exact positio
which occupied when I first saw then
They came opposite to me, and tina
moment the young lady asked:
"What time is it, Freeman p
Exactly half past four, Carrie" b
replied, at the same moment looking at
magnificent gold time piece.
started. The voice was that of he
who walked by his side. Now I knew
Iwhy was takenfrst with his appearance
The whole thing was the work of asecond
and in that time noted the light, silke1
moustache, pomaded and twirled, at the
end Ia Francoise; dark blue eyes
feminine voice, straight, light hair, &c.
"By Jingo!' I exclaimed mentally
"here's the very man I'm after"
He was dressed in the hight Of fashion
and I was not II little surprised, for while
an indescribable thrill pervaded for an
instant my whole system, / concluded
within myself, that, in spite of all his
fneries, and apparent gentillty, it must
be HIM, though almost perfectly concealed
beneath the garb and manners of an
honest citizen.
I followed after them, determined to
wait for a favorable opportunity when I
might succeed in securing him.
He escorted the young lady home, and
luckily for my stock of patience, which
was not over large, Immediately left her.
I kept at convenient distance behind
him, until he entered hotel, when |
hurried off to procure assistance. | had
no difficulty in procuring the services Of
two policemen, who Immediately went
with me when l had shown them my
authority. M
We repaired to the hotel, and looked
again at the arrivals. Yes, there was the
name of Freeman Bowery- and I asked
the number of his room.
'Forty-nine,' was the reply, and then
with staring domestic at our lead, we
were shown up. Before allowing the
servant to depart, strictly enjoined Of
him to say nothing of our presence down
stairs-likely to make noisy discussion or
excitement.
Bidding the officers wait outside until
I should give them the word, knocked.
"Come in,' answered the occupant of
40, promptly, and l entered, closing the
door after me.
"Ah! good evening, sir" said he,rising,
as he perceived was stranger.
"Good evening"" returned as pleas
antly as he, and laying off my hat.
"Be seated, please. [ believe | have
not the honor of knowing"
IT address Mr.. Freeman Bowery, do /
not ?" I interrupted, handing him my
card, while I narrowly watched his
features. Upon the card was engraved
in full, Lemuel Horsk, S. S. G.
Happy to make your acquaintance,
Mr. Horsk; what can I do for you?''
His nonchalance baked me for an
instant, but quickly recovering myself l
said: fe1Gx
II have called Mr.. Bowery, to see you
on some very important business; will
you please sit nearer, that no one may
possibly by caves dropping overhear our
conversation" a
Certainly" drawing up chair as he
spoke.
T am here" continued I, Gin search of
a tall, rather slim person, with dark blue
eyes, light hair and moustache, feminine
voice, and hands delicate and white like a
woman's.''
"Well, what do you want with such an
one ?' he asked, paling slightly, for my
description was an exact picture OF
himself.
"To arrest him for burglary committed
in A." was my reply.
'The hi you do" he cried, leaping to
his feet like flash.
started up also and instinctively my
hand found its way to my breast pocket,
before me- In his hand was already like
weapon, and backing against the wall he
yelled defantly.
'eThen come and take me if you can.
raised my hand to stay him, for sa \
he meant to fire, and said calmly, though
I felt none the less in what great
jeopardy my life hung:
"You may as well put up your pistol
sir. Even did you kill me, you'd be taken
none the less @
.Clapping my hands twice, the two
policemen entered quickly, each carrying
a Colts Revolver, cooked and ready to
deal out bullets, for they had heard his
defiance, and already anticipated some
trouble.
At sight Of them his countenance fell
somewhat, and casting down the weapon
which had threatened my life, he assumed
quite different exterior
Gentlemen" said he, submissively, "for
Gods sake don't take me to jail! Listen
to me for moment. You are not afraid
three to one |" 4i3 lfaa a
We assuredly were not, and seated
ourselves to hear what he had to say
He spoke briefly and hurriedly as follows
"Pll own up to stealing the things.
But I've got everything in my trunk
here, just as took it. You can have all,
-: - Llozz; 4L.o Ao IL