Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-11-28
astonished and then he tried to smooth

astonished. and then be tried to smooth
away all but supreme indifference. Aftel
a second or two, during which had studied
him as serpent does its prey. he said in {
constrained voice.
How does that concern me, pray, gooC
sir %
/ !" You have heard of widow Friedow
from whom a large sum of money has beer
stolen. Il have come here to hunt up the
thief. l have got on the right track. You
l know, are related to her, and concerned
in the property she possesses, as probable
heir
While l spoke thus looked him straight
into the eyes. They sparkled like those O
an angry cat making ready to spring.
And you will arrest me l suppose?" be
gasped angrily.
should have loved to seize him by the
throat then and there, shouting In the
name of the law" To this day wonder
how l restrained myself, but did
How can you talk so ?" l exclaimed
calmly 81 only mean that you must helI
me to bring the criminal to justice, being
as you are, interested in the inheritance"
with all the pleasure in life," he re
piled, heartily. Il will do what l can
But what is it you want of me?"
Early tomorrow morning l will come
to you to consult over the matter, and sc
we can decide ON our proceedings
Bottcher drew long breath. This is
most unfortunate" he exclaimed. II have
an urgent summons, and must start from
T before daybreak Perhaps l may
even be obliged to leave this evening.
owe heavy sum of money, and must APP
pear personally before my creditor and de-
mand further delay. | cannot wait
could scarce retain my joy. The game
had run his head right into my lasso ; only
one pull now, and the knot was fast.
Don't trouble" said quietly. BY
and-by will do for me. l shall bein T
for another week When you come back
will answer as well"
"All right. 1 expect to return in g
couple of days" he exclaimed. But
stay, one question. Is DR.. Milling mixed
up in this AFFAIR.""
by sight only. He will help me to linden,
tify the criminal" l said, coolly, looking
fully into my companions face, which
took horrible tint and expression now.
Can ne do so?'
g Certainly. He saw the man, dressed
like laborer, the morning after the rob-
berry was effected"
who was the rufiian ~ Bottcher asked
breathlessly.
" His name is-Ebbing-I think" l an.
swered at haphazard.
81 don't know him. was the reply to
this.
81 dare say" said he only comes
here at times"
l rose now broke off our conversation
and departed, having shaken Bottcher by
the hand. l went stealthily to his house
and waited. l had been there but about a
quarter of an hour when trap dashed up
to the door. Bottcher sprang out of it.
went inside for few minutes, and then
reappeared carrying something under his
left arm. AS he got upon one side of the
vehicle l jumped upon the other, and
seized hold of my game. He made not the
least resistance, but sat like one enchanted
Are those Frau Friedow's papers you
have under your arm?" inquired.
g. Yes, they are" he replied.
| made the coachman take us where
could put the robber in safe keeping.
When a man is suddenly discovered in a
crime he is sure to commit some piece O.
folly. | had reckoned upon this and was
not out in so doing. Ny game had liter.
orally walked into my hand, and felt re-
wardei at last for all my trouble and dis
appointed delays.
Bottcher was sentenced to six years in
the House of Correction. His coadjutor;
were not caught.-[Argosy, from a German
Detectives notebook.