The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1879-08-07

front. It had evidently once been tn,
abode of wealth and luxury, but time
and times changes had left its mari
upon it and its surroundings.
noted all this at . glance, as it wa.
becoming quite dark. As. soon as
could prudently do so, I left the Cal
and entered the grounds by scaling the
fence at point where cluster of tree.
rendered observation improbable. eau
tiously approaching the house, I dis
covered solitary light in . second
story window. The lower part of the
house was securely shut, so 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, l had the
pleasure of seeing my precious scoun.
drels busily engaged in asserting and
packing q 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, descended
from my somewhat uncomfortable
perch and returned to the hotel.
Next morning, as anticipated. Ode
lisle' announced his intention of leav-
ing the city in 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. l 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 q glimpse
of a plethOric roll of fresh. crisp, green
backs. 1 could see his steel grey eyes
glisten-they were cold, yet magnetic
AS 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
Ginnersr'
81 was about proposing that exact
thing" l 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 bsg
me; was not altogether sure which It
might be. l left my valuables in the
hotel safe, and supplied myself with
an imposing amount of "snide' and a
trusty revolver and knife. NY wits
seemed preternaturally sharpened; and
when, at the appointed hour we seated
ourselves in the carriage, and 1 discov-
cred that the inevitable Porter" was
our driver, knew I should need their
best endeavors.
At the lake we partook of a magnifi-
cent dinner (at my expense), and just
before sunset we started on our return.
had feared being drugged at the Lake
restaurant, but if such a thing was con-
templated it was not attempted for
want of opportunity. The few miles to
town would then cover the scene of
operations. l was ON the alert, and
anxious for the fun to begin.
"Confound this cigarr' said "Del-
isle" "why can't those fellows give a
gentleman what he pays for! This is
just execrable!' and the half smoked
cigar was flung from the carriage win
dow. "Take one of mine, b. l
have always found them reliable"
Suiting the action to the word, he
drew two cigars from his pocket and
protfered me one which l accepted.
While he was lighting his, slyly ex-
changed the one Re gave me for the one
CHANGED to have. l felt certain that
the game had commenced, though how
it would end, could not determine.
"Well, how do you like that cigar"
said 'Delisle," after awhile.
cit is just splendidr' said I, "but
somehow l feel very, very sleepy. Did
drink an unusual quantity of wine for
dinner?''
Rather more than usual" said
Delisle;" but don't let that trouble
you. Take nap, and I will watch
over your slumbers!'
"Yes," thought Il" such watching
as the cat does for the mouse. That's
your game, is it? All right. I'm your
fly, and now walk into your parlor,
MIR. Spider" and 1 dropped into what
appeared heavy slumber.
We had now arrived at q lonely
place; the horses were sobered down to
q dead halt"
"He's fixed now," said "Delisle,"
addressing "Porter." ~ will 90
through him at once, for fear of inter-
ruption;" and was rapidly and scien-
tifically Invested Of my valuables 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.
"Take 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 a passing
car, while your humble servant was
driven to the St. Charles. When the
driver took hold of me, to assist me
from the carriage, he was astonished
to find himself in the grasp of power
full man, and handcuffed before he
could make the slightest resistance.
your game is played, my fine
FRIEND" said I.
"Who the deuce be you, anyway"
asked the astonished Porter.
Well, sonny, I'm a detective, at
your service, and you are my pris-
oner."
This jig's played, Them
"That's about a correct estimate of
the situation"
"Didn't you smoke that cigar. STRIP
"Do 1 look as green as you thought
me?''
course itr' and I" Porter shut his
jaws together with snap.
Giving him into custody, secured
the services of two determined officers
of the police force, and repaired with
all possible speed to the suburbs where
the headquarters" was located. Ar
irving there, l placed the police SO