The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-02
CHAPTER XXIL
IN THE PRISON.

RIO fresh event occurred between leaving
the eating-house and ar rivinG at Newgate.
Langley still undtr tho influence of the
quantity Of spirits lie had imbibed, re-
mained quiet in his corner Of the cab,
Willie Webber was equally silent, but
more attentive, for his cyes were kept un-
ceasingly upon his prisoner; his foretinger
never tor moment left the trigger OF the
pistol to which GO many references have
already been made.
After the vehicle had turned into the
Old Bailey, Webbcr called to the driver,
and making gesture to the convict to
follow him, he ste ped froin the cab, bacS-
wards, shat be might still keep his eyes up
on Lis prize.
"one word, Langley" he said, when
they were upon the pavement, and taxing
his arm.
'Twon't say any more: Pve said too
much as it is," muttered Langley.
"Don't be afraid; haven't much to say.
1t is simply this: Let US understand one
another"
60 on" said Langley, in q tone which
appeared to be almost resigned.
"You wish to see your wife, and have
promised. you that You shall have her be-
fore your eyes. But pray remember that
the moment you are across the threshold
of the prison door, you are simply con-
yict. against whom every mans hand IS
raised, aud " no cannot be looked after too
clusely. Once in Jail, and can Go little
or nothing for you"
.But Won said should see her. and 1
| l., ~ az
convict, whose mind appeared only capa-
Bile of containing that one eager idea OF
seeing his wife.
"Of course YOU shall see her. But before
we knock at the door, do rne the pleasure
of Offering me your two hands"
"What farT"
"These little bracelets"
"And Webber produced pair of hand
cuffs from a side pocket.
"Then be quick; thesoorer the better,
replied Langley, thruSting forward bis
hands,
Five minutes afterwards WebbPr pre-
scntpd himself and his prize in the room
of the deputy governor.
He walked no to this official, and said
~ have kept my promise-here is thi
man"
what mart" asked the deputy-gGvr"n
or, looking up from his papers.
"The escaped convict, Langley. Fer
he is!
"Aad it was you who arrested hint"
81, aud without help. said would G.
it, and have done IT."
"Webber said the deruty-governcr, "
thank you il the name of tine Govei rMenl
You have Teudcred the police signal scr
vice. In M hour shall have TO he wit
the Chief Comrlissiouer,And lpromlse yo
that will say TO harm Of you"
Gas you will, SIR" replied Webber; "bu
l beg to inform you that | want and wi
receive no reward for this morning
, work, which has paid me itself. But
| have one favor to ask, nevertheless, {
yourself, sir"
: at is granted. Webber, already" sal
, the deputy.
a - have msdea promise that tlEiB Ian!
A ley shall 1ee his wife face TO face withot
n handouts. How it can be managed mu'
y BE- left to yon. But wish to see this w
i, man myself before her interview with h'
}. husband takes place. wish to get son
n light thrown CI'0n announcer aLali, GIu
u think she is able to help me-"
d every we'll; WON'T ask you what Il
other affair is. know you police GENT
: men like to keep your plots darS until Y,
q choose to light them up yourself /
;, write an order at once"
II The line or two written, Webber to'
r the PAPER, saluted. and then called in Sc
> eral ja.icrs, whe were waiting to accol
/, pany Langley to his prison.
This strant 1nan-tlis very incarnati
"a Of brutality-CHer no resistance 10 bell
- put into cell His instinct told him til
= any resistance On hig pert would reta
~ the econsHmmGtion of this sole hope OF
a life-to see his wife once again.
h' fro BE CONTINUED.