The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-05-12

started to go up town, and on the way
met young Vaughan, who seemed
strangely excited at the encounter.-i
He turned, hewever, at Mr.. Johnson's
request, and listened attentiVely to
his account of the robbery, express
ing hope that the perpetrators would
soon be brought to justice. He did
not seem very well pleased, neverthe-
less, when he heard the detective was
convinced that he already had a clue,
and was unable to conceal his agita- !
ton when his companion remarked in
whisper: "Do you see that man?
he is the officer whom have engaged
it is singular that we should meet
him." .s.-- ...
Vaughan suddenly remembered that
he had forgotten commission en-
trusted to him by his sister, and has
tily bidding Mr.. johnson "Good-by,"
hurried off in an opposite direction
The detective Immediately came up
and asked his employer who the gem
tleman was who had just left him
and on hearing that he was a friend
of the family, gave long, low whis-
tie, expressive of the most intense sur
prise. -. r.....r-- .;.r.
Where does he live, sir? I'm sure
I've seen his face somewhere"
At No. -- Fourth street. Why
do you ask?"
"Oh, simple curiosity; it's way
we have" and he, too, left the puzzled
merchant. f..
The latter slowly continued his
Journey, and racked his brain in vain
to elucidate the mystery of Vaughan's
sudden departure, but it never oc-
Cured to him to attribute it to the
coming in sight of the detective. AS
he was in good time, and was obliged
to pass Fourth 1T: at on his way, he
made up his mind to call upon Mrs
Wilson, and, if he found her brother
there, to ask him the cause, fearing
that he had offended him. The wild
ow was sitting in her drawing-room,
and displayed great deal of pleasure
at seeing her visitor, and sympathized
most heartily with him when he mar
rated his loss to her. She asked him
a great many questions as to the opin-
ion of the detective, and was hardly
less confused than her brother had
been, when Mr.. johnson alluded to
the probability of a speedy capture of
the offenders, and added that his por-
ter could swear to one at least of the
gang. Mrs. Wilson at this juncture
became SO alarlningly pale, that he
feared she was about to faint, and
sprang up to open the window and
admit the fresh air. AS he rose from
his chair, the door was violently
opened, and Vaughan burst into the
room, his clothes disordered, his face
heated, and his whole aspect denoting
great anxiety. Seeing Mr.. johnson,
he hesitated, and look of intelligence
and alarm was exchanged between
himself and Mrs. Wilson. He then,
by great effort, partially recovered
his composure, apologized for the
mode of his entrance, and said that he
had expected to see his sister alone,
and had something of Importance to
say to her. The merchant Immediate
ly prepared to leave, and had ex-
changed farewells with the widow,
when the door opened, and, to his
amazement, his warehouse porter en-
tered with a letter in bis hand, and
gave ii to him without saying word.
After obtaining leave from the lady
Vaughan had moved to the window,
and was looking out, with his back to
the rest-he broke the seal, and read
the following line in pencil "Don't
leave the roem till GOMEZ" written
upon card bearing the detectives
name. Though he could not for the
! life of him guess at the meaning of
the above, he determined to do as he
was hidden, if possible, and content
ed himself with nodding to his por-
ter, and saying, Tell the gentleman
to be quick, then"
The porter vanished, and Mr.. John
son, although feeling acutely the awk-
wardness of the situation, did the best
thing he could do under the circum-
stances, and asked Vaughan where
fore he left him so abruptly in the
street. The former endeavored to
make some reply, but his nervousness
increased SO painfully that it was in
coherent. aHU- .@ - '.s' z"t
| THE ARREST.
Once again the door opened, but
this time it was the detective who ap-
peared, closely followed by couple
of policemen. Advancing straight to
where Vaughan stood, apparently
transfixed with fear, he laid his hand
on his shoulder and said, evil you
come quietly ? or must 1 use force ~
To the dismay of Mr.. Johnson, who
expected an outburst of passion,
Vaughan asked in trembling voice:
"What is it you want me for ?"
Robbery of $4,000 worth of goods
from this gentleman's store. Have
you anything to say about it?"
"Not to YOU" And he held out
his hand for the handouts. ....-.
During this scene no one had
thought of Mrs. Wilson, but their at
tention was now called to her by n
heavy fall upon the ground and they
perceived that the unfortunate lady
had tainted away. Mr.. johnson as
soon as he could breathe again, de-