Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-02-07

slipped in, and sat down.
Presently the moon rose; and as il
climbed higher, and its light grew strong.
cr, the building became visible through.
out with light which was most unearthly
and ghostly in its character. This i'm
pressed itself very much upon Baselton
81 had no idea, sergeant" he wills
pered to the officer, "that the place was
such strange cemeteryish sort of spot as
it is. must own l should not like to
be on duty all night However, | have
brought some little refreshments with me,
so let us make ourselves comfortable" In
silence they ate and drank; and in silence,
save for the Ginning of the clock and the
occasional tread of a policeman, the hours
crept on. The policemen passed within a
couple of yards of the watchers repeatedly.
but whether they knew of their presence
or not Baselton could not judge. The
length and WEAKNESS of the hours grew
at last intolerable to him, and seeing
that the sergeant was as cool and wide
awake as when they first entered their
lair, he whispered, II feel terribly drowsv
sergeant; l always do about this time.
Five minutes nap will make me as fresh
as daisy. Rouse me up if you hear any
thing before that time"
His companion smiled, and in the same
subdued tone gave the promise.
Nothing did happen requiring Mr..
Baselton's presence either before or after
theexpiration of the five minutes, although
the officer stealthily looked out hun
dred times during the night. At last, the
darkness thinned away, and then after
short gray twilight, dawn came; and the
sergeant shook Baselton by the shoulder
Yes, yes; I'm ready" stammered the
exhibitor, then opened his eyes very wide
indeed; why, it's daylight! l must have
slept. -
YES, of course you have" returned the
other; "but let us go out quietly. don't
mind our men seeing us, of course, but
Others need know nothing of our watch"
II think the less your men or ANYBODY
else knows about the way we kept our
watch, the BETTER" said Mr.. Baselton as
they left the counter; sin fact, shall re-
gard it as friendly thing if you say
nothing about it."
The sergeant smiled, but kept his own
counsel; and it may be limited that Bas-
elton was very liberal fellow, although
somewhat hasty. 1t turned out that no
pilfering had taken place that night; nor
did any occur for two or three nights
after, fact which Mr. Glisser attributed
to the influence of Mr. Baselton's vigil
lance. He took great interest in the ex-
hibitor's plans and paid him several COM
pliments, which the latter received with
but indifferent grace, having reasons, that
the other knew not of, for thinking but
modestly of this same vigilance.
One morning, little while after the
fruitless watch, Mr.. Baselton was in a
very bad temper, for he had sustained
fresh loss. He was leaning against a pill
lar, some short distance from his counter,
biting his pencil-case, when
a man spoke to him. He looked round at
the sound, and saw police-constable,
whom he very much disliked for his apa-
thy and unbusiness ways, standing close
by him. He growled out some hardly
civil words, and turned from the man, but
the latter was not to be daunted.
81 am afraid you have had loss, sir,'
said the man, land hope it is not very se->
rious; but at any-rate l should like a
word or two with YOU"
"What forl" retorted Baselton. II
have lost gold watch, and as have not
breathed word about it to a soul, don't
see how you could know anything about
it, unless some of your lively force
have"- Ea|
You are too severe, Mr.. Baselton,"
said the other, finding he stopped; "you
are indeed, sir. Now, sir, l have my
opinion about these robberies, and | think
| have found out the order the thief works
in, and can pretty well guess in what
quarter he will next try. believe / can
catch him.
"You" exclaimed Baselton, with an
emphasis which was anything but com
to the officer.
"Yes, SIR" replied the man firmly; II
can. You have good deal OF influence
with the authorities, and if you will ask,
shall be taken off regular duty, and
placed on special service; and can then
catch him."
"Well, tell me your plans" said Basel
ton; land in return will tell you this;
you know there are fifty pounds offered
On tho quiet for the apprehension Of the
thief. Find him, and l will make it a
hundred"
The constable smiled, and, lowering his
voice, spoke to the exhibitor in whispers.
When ne had finished, Baselton slapped
his hand on the counter with force that
AIRED every article around and ex-
"You are right! Are you on
iuty!"