The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-09-08

that Not he. And . l sa,1 before, to accuse an innocent peTson of such a crime is rather too risky to suit me. Now, gentlemen, have two constables who will be stationed at the corner of Mount street. shall go and join them, and keep watch upon this house. you get the fellow turned out as soon as you can, and leave the res, for me to look after. That is all, gentlemen, and wish you good morning.
 Jeff the room and the house, joined the uniformed men-I, of course, was on plain clothes du,y-and gave them my directions how to watch, while l strolled up and down, smoking a cigar. In quarter of an hour the rain, which had been threatening, came down in showers It most certainly threw a damper on my spirits. In very little while l was wet through, but could not move from my post. Presently saw the colonel come out. and very well he acted his part, appear ing not to know us until he had came round the corner, and then he told me that James had requested his lordship to l give him time 10 pack his boxes. and his lordship, not knowing how 10 act, wish ing to follow my instructions, and yet not to be hard upon the man. had sen, the colonel out 10 ask my advice It was Let him pack his boxes. will wal, until he goes for a cab. Tha, will be my time.o
 Back went the colonel, and two more wretehed hours did have 10 wait until l saw James appear.
 He glanced eagerly round as he stood on the steps, and then made an advance toward me.
 stepped forward and beckoned him.
 In momen, he started of righ, down Park lane, after him, up Grosyenor street, into Grosvenor square. and there l eollared him. giving him one on the side of the head which made Il jingle, l know.
 You vagabond,' said, you have given me ali this run. Come back. l knew from the first that you did 1t. Come back.'
 His manner changed suddenly, and in careless tone he said:
 :" saw that you suspected me from the first, and was foolish enough 10 get frightened. So, when half charged ran away. But see my folly now, and am ready to return. Do with me what you like. am innocent
 The fellows coolness knocked me over. Could have made a mistake! If so. I had made big one, with a vengeance :, But brought him back, and into his lerdship's presence.
 Can ii be possible cried Lord Lori mer, that you have been guilty of such deed after the kindness have shown you!'
 My lord" replied the young fellow. with the greatest coolness, "a detective must have victim. If he does not find out fellow creature 10 suffer for the crime which has been done. he is called fool. Therefore, guilty or innocent, he must catch Some one"
 Enough of this" said. Il must search you."
 Search me- he exclaimed, as he held up his arms.
 Hello.s thought l. No one does that before they have been in prison once or twice. A fresh man drops his arms by his side, and he is hopeless, helpless l have queer customer to deal with" We'll, l examined his clothes most care fully; emptied his pockets. passed my hands round his body, legs, and even made him take of his boots-not single thing.
 Had made . mistake? As to the things being in his boxes, that knew could not be. The gold in his pocket proved nothing, as he had received good wages, and was reckoned a saving man.
 Take off your coat and waistcoa,," said.
 He did so and threw them carelessly on the table.
 Only click: something hard struck the table. It might have been button "a coin-but my suspicion was aroused. was up and at it in a minute. feeling the coat all over. Yes, there, just under the arm of the coat, was something sewn in.
 Out with my poeket-knife, the sleeve was ripped open, and there were the stolen coupons valuable let,er-in fact, all of the things bu, the coin but what had made the noise was a gold medal which Lord Lorimer's father won at Waterloo.
 The thief once found out is always coward. No sooner did he find that he was detected than he fell upon his knees and called upon his lordship for mercy, and-well, cannot say I'm sorry, but he had if