Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-23

psciajy such clothes SIS yours. have Minis
made TO order in England" and he glanced
proudly at bis overcoat, which was lined
with sealskiu. Then he asked me if I had
any wine iu tho house. told him that |
only had beer. He didn't want beer
and then be said if I'd come down
into the parlor he'd play On the piano
and sing 6 soog called "Put more wine in
my doughnuts, dear Mamma"
| said heartily, and perhaps with super
fiuous, emphasis. that I was punished
| enough. Then he wanted to know when
the hrst train left :or New York in the
| morning. He fingered around awhile and
then picked up and opened q volume, Mrs.
James Browppotter's Select Recitations, y
putting his pistol in his pocket. This was
my first chance. l waited ill he became
absorbed and reached for my seven shooter.
Then pointed it directly at his diaphragm
and said liz o. slow music sort OF way "Ex-
cuse me, but must compel you to hold up
your hands" he was quite surprised-in
| fact, be looked very mortified, and [ was
afraid be telt that / wa acting ha7shly, but
he held up his hands. Held 'em up hsrd,
too, for he seemed anxious that I should
| notice right of that they were up.
| got up and took bis pistol from his pock-
ct and then I said, "Just she'll out nv
watch and studs" He shelled Then re-
marked: 'I'm afraid I must ask you to part
with your own watch aud diamond studs.
as perceive they are better than mine.i
His watch was heavy gold repeater and
the studs were about four carats each. 7
also took his largo diamond collar button
and big ring.
Il yearn for q seaiskin overcoat,nI I re.
| marked, land yours will fit me, think !"
He gave me the coat, and then urged him
10 take of bis suit. He was reluctant to
part with it, but he felt that it would have
been impoIite no doubt, to refuse me.
gave him an old suit that wear when I go
fishing nnd an old army overcoat. I have
tender heart. Some men would have sent
him en dishabilie into the cold, cold world,
but I'm not that kind Of man. He looked
like another man when be was dressed. 7
wouldn't have recognized him. After he
was clad in rny second best suit cf clothes
ushered him downstairs and opened the
front door.
then remarked: "I'm SO sorry that YOU
must go, but suppose you have other en-
gagemen;s." He replied with much feeling,
and there were tears in his voice: "Yes, I
must Leave you now, but I've had real
nice time; enjoyed myself immensely. By
The way, mag | enquire what your business
is?n
| told him was a nero newspaper artist.
His fGC8 fell. ;Great heavens !h he ex.
claimed, Il made mistake, and I've got in
the wrong house Serves me right, by
gosh! You won't mind my asking you
your occupation, but kind O. thought YOU
were perhaps burglar yourself ut one time.
Good night
"Cal again" said l.
II will" he replied cordially from the front
gate just as Hector, my big brindle bull terrier,
got out OF the cellar and made wild, soulful
rush alter him into the outer darkness
heard The soft patter of footsteps for moment
and then all was still. Hector returned few
moments later with large section of the base
mcnt o! my fishing trousers in his mouth, and I
judged that he had overtaken and sampled the
burglar.
counted up the profits of the midnight vista
tion and this is how ! came out Three gold
watches two chains three diamond studs, one
collar button, one pistol, two knives, one ring,
one Silver tobacco box, ono gold cigar cutter, one
meerschaun pipe, enc gold match box, one gold
card case, one ivory comb, one pack of cards one
paper chewing tobacco, seven cigars, ono silk
handkerchief, Guido to Burglary" third
edition; Sb in silver $3.50 in bills fourteen gov.
crn-cnc bond Gl cents in postsge stamps, one
suit o. imported ciothcs cno eeai skin overcoat
and ono pair If rubber ovcrshocs 1t was s large
and elegant might tor ,nu
keep Hector ii the cellar now and always
leave the front COO: widc open every night
There IS . beautifully worded motto Just opposite
the front doc. with this legend n large, distinct
icG letters:
Burglars cordially welcomed at all hours. :
". II. MCDoUGALI
--NeW York World