The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1885-04-25
A RAILROAD INCIDENT.
Why Mr.. Marks VIII Do No More
drntuitous Dotootlvo Work.


George Washington Marks was q do
icctiyo by profession and, in loug and
somewhat varied career, had done not |
n little railroad work. lilo was aoeus-
toned 10 the wiles Of confidence peo-
pie. lie knew the guild like q book,
and perhaps this Is wba, made him eye
n beautiful young woman, who sat In
the seat In front of him In the sleeping
car. with more than ordinary suspicion.
Not that il is ut all unusual for young
aud beautiful women 10 travel alone
Fortunately for travelling men, they
travel ~ often alone ~ with male es-
corts, But she had timid, shrinking
style about her which seemed TO ask for
sympathy, when there didn't appear to
be amy necessity for sympathy being
needed, tha, Mr.. Marks made up his
mind 10 watch her. Now George was
not that Kind Of detective one ordinar-
ily meets with. lIc didn't wear arough.
rcndy-madc suit Of clothes. slouch hat,
and 4 grizzly beard. Neither did he
drink liquor out Of bottle. smoke bad
cigars, aud use worse language. llc
was auict, re,erycd, gentlemanly fel-
low, whose clothes fitted him perfectly.
and whose manners were polished
enough to shine In any circle OF
society he happened TO bc placed
In. lIe didn't gaze at tho lady
IN such way as 10 arouse the
suspicious Of the other passengers. IIo
drew n novel out Of his bag. and while
he appeared TO be- reading the book. hc
allowed nothing to escape his keen eyes.
For long time the lady seemed alb
sorbed In her thoughts, and busted hcr-
self looking out OF the window at tho
fast.ilceing landscape, In very much the
same way that any innocent person
might have done, but this didn't please
Mr.. Marks. He was too old bird 10
be caught with chat. Ills experience
had taught him that the most expert
confidence women arc those who appear
most guilrles. TO the uninitaied. 80 Ia
sat still and watched the closer. A,
the trained rolled into Albany, nearly
oil the passengers got out for dinner
Notwithstanding Mr.. Marks hunger
which grew rayenous at tho sight o
food, he remained where ho was. ant
attempted TO satisfy himself with th'
pages OF his book and the interesting
subject before him. Not 80 with III,
lady though. Drawing from under th'
seat well-lilled lunch basket, she pro
ceeded to discuss a dainty luncheon
with an evident relish that lent mos
poignant pain 10 the detectives panss
When the train resumed lis mot on
and the passengers camo back TO ihri
seats. Mr.. Marks noticed young mat
he had never seen before.
IIe was young. handsomely dressed
and evidently unsopbisticated. lie WA
not accustomed ~ travelling any on
could sec nj a glance. In coming int
the car he happened into the vacant sen
beside the lady, who. although not srnm
ing TO invite the intrusion, was obviousl
pleased to have Il occur.
"lt Is n pleasant day." he observes
with smile which was meant to bc en-
gaging.
"Ye.. indeed" she replied. '.Ohi
do. get 20 tired travelling alone"
"Wcll. that's too bad." returned tli
youth. at Il a good thing we haven
much farther 10 90"
"Whnt time will we got there?n
II don't know exactly. Some tim
late this afternoon
do you know where you arc Il
ingP'
"Of course do" he replied.
Here there followed few word
which were whispered and escape
Mr. Marks agile ears. which ha
heightened several inches 10 catch Il
dialogue.
They ara getting along swimming
ly." he observed 20 himself Hes
! nice young fellow to he travelling alon,
! and allow himself 20 bc roped In by
confidence woman the first live minnt'
he meets her. By Georgel I sbs
: have 10 warn him before we get % Ne
York. or he won't have money enous
left TO walk home with"
After they had finished whisperin
the young man remarked out loud
: well. | will see you later" m
, pulling n cigar out Of his pocket stus
The end In his mouth and sauntered In
the smoking apartment The your
woman sighed and resumed her ahsen
minded gaze out Of the window.
; A few minutes later Mr. Marks Z
. marked to the conductors
. "Do you know that young lady In q
!. seat In front Of miner"
n mo. George" replied the worth
: II cant say that fhave the honor"
'lIave you noticed her particularly
"Yes."
swhrre did she gct onF''
J "At Bnia'o"
|. ANY one with her7''
q Think not. A young dude got
n al the same place. and has appeared