The Osceola times., 1885-04-25

Mr.. Marks resumed his seat a,d
waited for the victim to arrive. He
didn't have long to wait. As straight
as moth makes for flame, he went
to the vacant seat where he at once
proceeded to make himself as much at
home as the surroundings would ad.
nit.
Now" said she. as she cuddled
down by his side. II hope you won't
leave me again. We are almost there.
and should be frightened to death 20
find myself there all alone"
well, you won't be alone if | can
help it," he replied.
''Have you got your check?" she
asked.
Yes" he replied. as he produced a
well filled wallet which made the detec-
tive's eyes sparkle. Here it is."
That's all right" she continued,
''but don't you think that is a very
careless place for you to carry so much
money? You might be robbed when
you 90 to take out your check. Sup
pose you let me keep some of ii for you
in my satchel. am sure it would be
much safer"
II don't think there will be much
danger observed the youth as he
closed his pocket-book, and put it back
in his pocket an risk it any way"
"Well, y continued the lady, with a
sigh, 'yuSt as you please, but | am
afraid it will be stolen from you"
Don't you fear replied the youth,
with a smile. "Well, must run away
from you just one minute. promised
to finish cigar with friend of mine
in the smoker before we reached New
York, and I'll Just about have time.
! won't be gone more than half an hour.
Goodbye"
Before the young man reached the
! smoker Mr.. Marks was at his elbow.
Say" he remarked. as he laid his
hand on his arm.
"Eh"' calculated the youth as he
turned to see who was addressing him
Say" continued the detective "You
did that frst-class."
"What?' stammered the young man
in surprise.
You did that well." continued Mr.
Marks. Couldn't have done it better
myself but it was close shave"
'What was close shave?'
''lf she had ever got your money Ii
would have been goodbye cash with
you, my boy"
''What do You mean. sr?'
"Of course, my boy, | know what
you'i, say. She's an angel, of course.
And you are befricnding her. You
probably flatter yourself you know some
of her people. Yes; thought so. Well,
take the advice of man of the world.
my lad, and let strange women alone,
especially if they are pretty, and are
travelling alone. They are dangerous.
There don't get angry about it.
mean it for your good. :"
Good. you scoundrel," exclaimed
the youth. why, do you know who
that lady is?'
"No, my boy, neither do you; but
you think YOU do, no doubt. She ha,
probably told you she is the daughter
OF a millionaire, and is temporarily
hard-up but expects to meet her papa
at the depot. 60 with her. my son, and
you will see that no parent comes.
Then you will be called upon to lend
her n hundred or so until he can be
found. That is the way it viii b.
worked. know her as well as if was
her father myself"
''Why, You old wretch" shouted the
young man in mingled rage and aston.
ishment. "You old blackguard! What
do you mean? That lady is my wife
and we are on our bridal tour. We
didn't want every one to know that W,
were just married. and so we deter
mined not to sit together all the way
Mr.. Marks did not occupy his seat tn,
remainder of the journey, and he neyel
detects now unless he is paid to do so
-DrGke's 7raUeler's Magazine,