Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-01-10

| ". anu, Ildf1nI tne letteTS duu pictures
in her pock ct. locked tue box, and draw
ing tie vail over her face, pointed to
the door. 1t was opered for her, and as
she passed out into the street, she mere
ly whispered, "Ramelnberl' The parties
met again, and the reason of thus par
ticularly describing the lady's visit to
the shop is to render probable a subse-
quent recognition
About two o'clock one morning, some
three months later. Navarette was awak-
eneI by G, nile tap oil the window of
the little room back of the shop, ii.
which he lodged. Thinking OF burglars,
he sprang out of be J. and in a moment
was at the wIndow, with heavy ham
mer in his hand, which he usually kept
at tina, lie within convenient reach of
bis pdside.
Who's there2" he inquired, raising
the hammer and
PEERING OUT INTO THE DARKNESS.
for it was as dark as Egypt when under
the curse of Israels God
Hist" exclaimed figure, stepping
in front of the window; "open the door,
| have business for you."
Rather past business hours" observ-
ed Navare,te but who are youp"
"No one that would harm you," re-
turned the voice, which sounded rather
feminine for burglars.
'Nor 40 one that can !" replied Nava-
rette, rather emphltically, by way of a
warning, as he 'ightened his grip upon
the hammer and proceeded to The door,
He pushc1 back the bolt, and, slowly
opening the door, discovered the stran-
ger, already upon the steps.
What do you want?" abruptly asked
the locksmith.
Il will tell you," answered the same
soft voice, ''if on dare open the door
wide enough for me to enter"
"Come in" said Navarette resolutely
throwing the door aiar and proceeding
to light a candle. Having succeeded, he
turneI to examine the visitor. He was
small and neatly-dressed gentleman,
with heavy cloak around his shoulders
and blue navy cap drawn susI iciously
over the eyes. AS the locksmith alvan-
ced toward him he seemed to hesitate
moment, then raised the cap from his
forehead and looked the locksmith curl
ousiv 10 the lace. The latter dill not
drop the candle, but showed cohsidera.
bic nervousness as lac hurriedly placed the
light upon a table and silently proceed
ed 10 invest himself with two ,r three
very necessary articles of clothing. His
visitor was lady, and the same for
whom he had opened the little box
about thr,e e months before. Having
completed his hasty toilet, he attempted
to stammer an apology for his Tudeness.
but utterly failed. The fact was, he wa.
contounded. Smiling at his discontinue,
she said:
disguise is useless. presume you
recognize me?'
81 believe l told you, Senora," said
NIvarette, "that could not soon forget
our face. In what way can l serve
you2'
"By doing half an hours work by day
light Tomorrow, and receiving one thou
>au1 dollars for your labor VS. the
reply.
iIt is not ordinary WORK." said Nava-
rette, inquir nglv, That commands so
munificent compensation"
at is labor common to your Calling
replied the lady. "It is not 81 much for
the labor as the condition under which
it must be performe l."
And what is the condition?' inquired
Navarette.
That you will submit to being con-
veyed frouI and reiurred to your own
door blindfolded."
Ideas of murder, burglary and almost
every other crime 10 villainy. hurriedly
presented themselves in succession as
Navarette politely bowed and said:
| must understa I'd something more of
the character of the employment, as well
as the conditions, to accept ycur offer"
will not one thousand dollars answer
in lieu of an explanation" che Inquired
"No-ror five thousand"
She patted her foot nervo ously on the
floor. Navarette could see she had
placed too low an estimate Oh his hon
es'y, and he Ielt some grdtificarion in
being able to convince her OF the fact.
"Well, then, if il Is absolutely neces-
sary for me to explain" she sald, Il
must tell you that you are required t.
pick the lock of a vault, anil
"Yol have gore quite far enough,
Sonora, with tie explanation" inter
rupted Navarette; Il am not at your ser.
vic :"
"As said" she Continued, "you are
required to
PICK THE LOCK OF VAULT,
and rescue from death mau vino has
been confined there for three 0ays."
| ITO whom does the vault belong? Ma
varette inquired.
"My husband" was the somewhat re-
luctant reply.
"Chen, why such secrecy2 or, rsther,
how came a man cdniIed in such a
place"
81 secreted him there, to escape the
observation of my husband. He sus-
pec.ed as much, and closed the door on
him. PresumiHg he had left the vault,
and quilted the house by the back door,
l did not dream. until to-day, that he
was confined there. Certain suspicious
acts of my husbands, this afternoon,
convince me that the man is there, be-
yond human hearing. and will be
starved to death by my barbarou. hus-
band, unless Immediately rescued. For
three days he has not left the house. !
drugeed him less ttan an hour ago, and
he is now so completely stupefei that
the lock may be picked without his in
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