New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1879-11-19

I noted all this at = glance, as It was
becoming quite dark. As soon as I
could prudently do so, I left the car
and entered the grounds by scaling the
fence at point where cluster of trees
rendered observation improbable. eau
tiously approaching the house, I dis
covered solitary light in q second
story window. The lower part OF the
house was securely shut, 80 that inves-
LEGATIONS in that direction were impos-
sible. A convenient tree afforded me
easy means of overlooking the room in
which the light was burning, and,
perched in its branches, had the
pleasure of seeing my precious scoun-
drels busily engaged in asserting and
packing 9 great variety Of valuable
articles. This action indicated that
they were preparing for "fresh fields
and pastures new" should occasion de-
mand, with little formality and loss of
time. Having noted we'll the locality
and all its surroundings, I descended
from my somewhat uncomfortable
perch and returned to the hotel.
Next morning, as I anticipated. Ode
lsle'' announced his intention of leav-
ing the city in a few days for Niagara.
The weather was becoming unendura-
BILE, he said; and though he had found
my society very agreeable, he should
be compelled to leave me. I assured
him Of my undying esteem, and an
nounced that l, too, should leave for
Chicago in very few days. as my
business had been very successfully
concluded, and l was anxious to get
away, especially as rumors of the ex-
istence Of yellow fever in the city were
rife in the streets. While talking with
him allowed him to obtain glimpse
Of q plethoric roll Of fresh. crisp, green
backs. could see his steel grey eyes
glisten-they were cold, yet magnetic
las he congratulated me upon my
success.
.Let US have one more trip to the
lake before we part" said he; "let us
have one more Of those glorious fish
dinnersr'
II was about proposing that exact
thing" I replied, and We fixed the
hour of leaving for the lake.
l knew my time for action had ar
rived. The game was to be bagged
without delay, or the game would bag
me; l was not altogether sure which Il
might be. l left my valuables in the
hotel safe, and supplied myself with
an imposing amount of ''snide'' and q
trusty revolver and knife. My wits
seemed preternaturally sharpened; and
when, at the appointed hour we seated
ourselves in the carriage, and discov-
cred that the inevitable s. Porter was
our driver, knew I should need their
best endeavors. s~~---~ SO,
At the lake we partook of magnifi.
cent dinner Cat my expense), and just
before sunset we started on our return.
I had feared being drugged at the Lake
restaurant, but if such thing was con-
templated it was not attempted for
want of opportunity. The few miles to
town would then cover the scene of
operations. was on the alert, and
anxious for the fun to begin.
"Confound this cigar'' said "Del-
isle;'' "why can't those fellows give
gentleman what he pays for! This is
Just execrabler' and the half smoked
cigar was flung from the carriage win.
dow. Take one of mine, B. !
have always found them reliable.''
Suiting the action to the word, he
drew two cigars from his pocket and
profered me one which accepted.
While he was lighting his, slyly ex-
changed the one Re gave me for the one
l CHANGED to have. l felt certain that
the game had commenced, though how
it would end, I could not determine.
Well, how do you like that cigar"
said g Delisle," after awhile.
ut is just splendidv' said I, "but
somehow ! feel very, very sleepy. Did
I drink an unusual quantity of wine for
dinnerp'
"Rather more than usual" said
Delisle;'' s but don't let that trouble
you. Take q nap, and win watch
over your slumbers!'
EYES," thought Il" such watching
a. the cat does for the mouse. That's
your game, is itp All right. I'm your
fly, and now I walk into your parlor,
Mr.. Spider" and I dropped into what
appeared heavy slumber.
We had now arrived at lonely
place; the horses were sobered down to
. dead halt"
..He's fixed now" said "Delisle, -.
addressing "Porter." II will 20
through him at once, for fear of inter.
ruption;' and I was rapidly and scien-
dfcally Invested Of my va1uables Give
dollars In currency and my "snide'
money. watch and jewels). Then they
drove to the corner of Canal and Ram
part streets, when the carriage again
stopped.
.sTake the "soft'' to the hotel, with
the usual story of too much wine; put
up the team and hurry to the rem
dezvous-hurry up, say, for this
place will be too hot for US Tomorrow
''All right, sir" responded Por-
ter" and :" Delisle'' boarded passing
Car, while your humble servant was
driven to the st. Charles. When the
driver took hold Of me, to assist rue
from the carriage, he was astonished
to find himself in the grasp Of q power
full man, and handcuffed before he
could make the slightest resistance.
$ Your game Is played, my fine
friend, said /.
:. Who the deuce be you, anywayi''
asked the astonished Porter.
s. Well, sonny, I'm detective, at
your service, and you are my pris-
oner.''
This jig's played, then.''
That's about . correct estimate Of
the situation
Didn't you smoke that cigar. sirl''
$ Do look as green - You thought
Course it!'' and ..Porter'' shut his