St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-31
A POSTAL CARD DID 1T.

ten.
':You think this a clew, eh!'' he asked,
turning to Chief Wilson.
Eyes. It means; Find Ned Dwyer in
Tom Treadwill's tavern and send him to me.
King is under cloud [suspectedl and Louis
has gone to Boston, Louis started for Bos-
ton last night with Chris Beaver on his trail.
The only point that puzzles me Is the address
on the postal; Miss Laura Nesmith. No 81
9Th avenue She is the daughter of Elmer
Nesmith, a rich stock-broker, and cannot
possibly be connected in any way with
gang of thieves and murderers."
mo" replied the other, with slight flush
of ANNOYANCE; ''but If you have read the
postal correctly, and the signature Car is
an abbreviation OF Carter, there must be an
understanding OF some sort between them"
"Perhaps you are right, One Of our men
saw Carter drop this letter in the postotfice.
You had better copy tt, CARY 1t back to the
postofice, ask them to deliver it and watch
for resuits.''
A few moments after Sloeum started on
his errand Wilson received telegram from
the city hospital which read:
''Allen, who was beaten and robbed by
gang of thieves the night before last, died
this morning." He threw it aside augrily.
dead eh!'' he muttered. "Why couldn't
he hang on long enough to identify the
scoundrels? I'll have tnem all in by to-
morrow night"
Toward evening Slocum reported that he
saw tue postal delivered at tue Nesmith man
sion, and shortly afterward two ladies, one
closely yelled and the other an elderly wom-
an, probably lady's maid, left the house,
turned into Laight street and stopped before
L..l 4. I,,;I I'D ln,1t-
pass-kev from her pocket and opened the
door. Wien they appeared again the elder
lady had small parcel in her hand. The
vtiled lady while in the act of drawing a
handkerchief from her pocket to wipe tear
stained face. dropped the mysterious postal
card.
The next morning the following Tote was
handed to Miss Nesnith by one of Wilson'S
men:
'sMiss Laura Nesmitn will please accom-
pany the bearer Of this uote to S. X. Will
sons office. The elderly lady who went with
you to Laight street yesterday afternoon
must also come to the office. II is needless,
perhaps TO inform you that the safety of
dear friend depends upon your keeping the
reception of this note secret from other
members of your family.
HASTILY douning their wraps thev descen-
/ ded to the room where the officer awaited
them, and from whence the three started on
IT cir Journey down town. Arriving at Will
sons office, the ladies were ushered into a
| private room where they found that digni-
| tary.
''Are you on friendly terms with The per-
son who sent you this postal! Aud are you
willing to tell me that PERSONS names"
| asked Wilson.
II love Car better than any one in the
| world except papa, If that is what you mean
| by being on friendly terms"
scar who wrote this card, is suspected of
| being an accessory to very grave crime and
| Miss Nesmith can aid us IN bringing all all
the parties whose names are mentioned In
this postal 10 justice. The man whom they
assaulted and robbed is dead; we are clos
| ing net around them, and they cannot es-
cape. Therefore, Miss Nesmith, your wisest
course is to explain the meaning Of the post
al and your connection with the parties whose
names appear on 1t. By doing so you may
save yourself considerable public disgrace"
Gar, connected with a murder!' ex-
claimad Laura, in q Mortified tone. ''Impos-
sible! You must be crazy"
''We have been shadowing Car for several
wears; every other member of the gang has
been in the penitentiary, but he slips through
our fingers every time. l am sorry for sou.
Miss Nesmth, but I'm determined TO corner
MIN this time. viii you tell me what Find
n. D. in T. T: of T. meansi' -
eyes" replied Laura, ''lt means Find
night-dress in top tray OF trunk; K. is under
a cloud That Is my cousin, whose mother
is displeased with her because she called to
sec Car L. stands for Louis, Cars husband.
She wants TO 90 10 housekeeping, and Louis
went over 10 Brooklyn TO look for house.
You see, Car, as we always call her, is my
sister Caroline, who eloped with our music
teacher Louis Coudert. A trunk full Of her
clothing and some other articles mamma
gave her are stored with some valuables be-
| longing TO papa. He often goes to the room
on Laight street, where Car does not venture
| for fear she will meet him. That is why she
| sent me the postal asking me 10 go thercand
get the things she wanted. Papa has ever
| forgiven her, and their enlargement cause
me a great deal OF trouble and unhappiness."
Detective Wilson'S face underwent IL most
remarkable change while Miss Nesmith was
explaining the mysterious postal. After
few words of explanation he asked pardon
for the trouble be had caused the ladies, and
as be opened the door for them to pass out
they were confronted by Elmer Nesmith.
he demanded, gazing wrathfully upon his
daughter.
"Oh, papa! papa! indeed l cannot tell
you Everything is so mixed up. II Is all
the fault Of that dreadful Louis Coudert, too!
| Poor Car-f you would only forgive herr
II met friend few moments ago who
| informed me that he had just seen my dsugb-
ter enter this building in charge Of detec-
/ tft ina ri hat for In
were. Prepare Caroline's room. will tele-
graph to her TO return home"
A couple Of hours after their arrival there
Caroline Coudert rang the bell, and rushing
past the servant who opened the door de-
mauded breathlessly:
What does this mean, Laura! Papa sent
me this telegram requesting me to take no
farther steps In the matter but to come home
Immediately -
Il don't know, Caroline. Between you
and papa and the detectives and things I'm
nearly crazy. Now suppose We will have
scene.'' aud she burst into tears.
Laura :" called out Nj. Neimith.
eyes, papa" she replied, hastily wiping
awsy the tears that were triekling down her
cheek.
is Caroline herei''
ayes, sir"
"Well, ms daughter, II did not take you
long to tire Of your music master. What
ste ps have you taken toward procuring d.
vorce.'
''DIvorcel l. papa, divorced from Louisr
II don't know why you should be so
amazed retorted her father, angrily- Il
followed Laura 10 the detectives office, and
she confessed that Coudert was entirely to
blame. Have you left Couderti''
-
more than ever replied the young wife,
bFavely.
why are you trying to get divorce from
him. theme