The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-08-01

ss a attendant, stake this gentleman. Dr. Jones, to sec William Roeesss. No. I93.s
 A minute laker Dr. Jones was ushered into a small private sitting-Foom. where Ae found Mr William Roberts, whose ac- QuaintAnce he had made the previous day, Mir. Roberts gave palpahle start as his visitor entered, but immediately assumed a vacant expression, and dropped his eyes on the book he was reading.
 You needn't wait.s said Dr. Jones to the attendant, in a confident tone. | want to have little chat with my friend, here"
 The man somewhat hesitadneN, with drew, while Mr. Roberts, maniiestlY ill .. ease, stole hurried glance at the doc tor ou, of the corner of his eyes. l "Well, Mir. Roberts, yoa remember me, l suppose" said Dr. Jones, pleasant y, when they were alone. Mir. Roberts granted, without looking up,
 with increased afiabili,y. But, really as no one is in heaxing-there Is not the least occasion for playing comedy. Yes serday did not interfere, because 1t vas, of course, desirable to deceive my col league"
 "i don't know you." said Mir. Roberts, glancing up at him and turning sulkiiy aside.
 "That is quite immaterial. The ina. portant fact is that know you, Mir. An strusher Meadows,' said Dr. Jones in low voice.
 The moment his name was pronounced the man turned as white as marble, while beads of perspwation burst upon hts forehead. He cast a tern6ed glance at his visitors calm, determined face and apparently realized the uselessness of de. nying his identity.
 Are you detective ?" he gasped.
 My good sir, n you will reflect ysu will remember that am doctor" TO marked Dr. ones, quite soothingly.
 "Oh, yes to be sure," said Meadows, recovering himself. Well, how d.d you find me outf"
 recognized you yesterday the mo- ment set my eyes on you, notwithstand- ing that you have shaved your mustache and whiskers, and dyed your hair," said Dr. Jones. unblashingly. "You see l am no, hostile to you"
 Thank God for that !" murmured the man.
 "l suppose your design is to remain here until the hue and cry has died out. and then to quietly slip away when the police have gwen you up,a said the doe tor. smilingly
 That was what Ainslie did" returned Meadows, mentioning another notorious rascal.
 "Well, it is an excellent plan, no doubt. The police would never think of looking for you here" laughed Dr. Jones. How ever, to come ,o the point. Oi course have no wish to denounce you"
 That is your game, is itr'. cried Meadows, with fierce oath.
 "Well, you see your secret is worth something" said the unwelcome visitor, in business. like tones. "i could get the reward of Gsoo by raising my finger. But prefer-for my own sake, as well aS yours to make terms with you"
 "l thought you were a gentleman" sneered Meadows.
 People used to think you were" said the doctor, quite unmoved But, after all, the title is an empty one"
 Hang you, then, name your price l" cried Meadows, after pause. Balmyre has put you up to this; you are both in the swim"
 "Dr. Balmyre has betrayed no conf. dence," said Dr. Jones. pricking up his ears. No one has any suspicion of my discovery"
 "Well, suppose 1 can rely on your"
 Implicitly. Ifyou give me my price l shall be in your power" HWall unu q rnpi hand anuhn~s h said Meadows with laugh. But what you say is true enough. Come, what is it to beT"
 Dr. Jones named his hgure-an un- commonly stiff one, judging by the rage and indignation of MT. Meadoss. An angry argument then ensued. which, how ever, ended, through the doctors firm ness, in his terms being agreed to. Mead ows, accordingly, gave him letter to an individual in the city, through whose agency, in roundabout way, the requis- | ite sum was to be paid.
 "It is deviiish hard lines that 1 should have to pay through the nose twice for coming to this internal place." grumbled Meadows, at the conclusion of the inter view. However, as you declare Bal myre did nd, put you up to il, suppose 1t was an unlucky accident"
 Dr. Balmyre has never breathed word to me or to any else," said Dr. Jones solemnly. Remember, he has his reputation to consider. My strong advice to you is not to fnghten him by revealing what has passed to-day. This, for your own sake"
 "And little for yours, dare say" laughed Meadows whe apparently could not help admiring his visitors coolness. However, perhaps you are light. Mum is the word for all of us"
 Dr. Jones did not pause to exult over the success of his man nuver. He went straight to the city in ieverish haste, and never rested until the ransom paid by Meadows was safely lodged at his bank Then, having got rid of the friendly bail if and sent rnnnd checkx fo his snnsf