Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-07-28

The carpenter insisted that he didn',
know his sisters whereabouts. Frank
finally drew out of him that she had an
old aunt named Murphy, who lived at
Humboldt Park. He seemed to regret
having given up this information, for later
he declared that the old lady had moved
to Milwaukee. Frank bade him good
night, believing that the old aunt was in
Humboldt Park, and depending on this
last clew for the finding of Mary Marley
Early next morning he took cab and
drove to Humboldt Park. After much in.
quiry at the drug stores and groceries he
located Mrs Murphy. and against hope
found the old lady in her cottage. MRS.
Murphy, you have niece named Mary
Marley. Do you know where she isf" he
inquired.
"Oh, yes; ! see her every once in awhile.
She's working for Lawyer K, at No.
-, Calumet avenue. she replied.
Frank did not throw his arms about the
old lady's neck and kiss her, although he
felt like doing so. He dived down into
his pocket, brought up two silver dollars,
and taking the chances of insulting the
old aunt put them in her hand, thanked
her and jumped into his cab.
He drove at once to the lawyers resi-
dcance on Calumet avenue and rang the
door bell. A sturdy, fair haired servant
girl appeared at the door. He seized her
by the wrist and said: Your name is
Mary MarleyY'' "Yes, SIR" said she, q
little frightened, Il know it is"
''Pd rather see you than any woman on
earth" he exclaimed. II want you. Put
on your bonent and come with me-"
But haven't done nothing, she cried.
wrenching her wrist from his hand, land
won't go with you"
Il know you haven't. OF course you
haven't. Where's your mistress?"
Mrs. K appeared, and after long ex-
PLANTATION Frank convinced her that he
was all right, and that no harm would
come to Mary. Mrs. K gave her con-
sent. and told Mary she could go if she
wished. Then followed another long ex-
PLANTATION and much argument and per-
suasion on Franks part to induce Mary to
go to the lawyers Office with him. Finally
she consented, put ON her best gown and
bonnet, and together they drove to Law
yer Bockers Office.
Frank ushered her into the lawyers re-
ception room. The door of the private
office was closed. He entered, and found
Mr. Booker and Mr.. Wall, the defendant
in the coming trial, in consultation with
the three detectives who had for . week
been looking for Mary Marley.
"Well. Morgan" said Lawyer Booker,
well have to give up the Marley girl.
We haven't time to reach her. She's mar
ried and gone to Florida"
That's too bad, said Frank. "How
did you learn this?"
"These gentlemen have Just turned in
their report, said the lawyer, waving his
hand toward the detectives.
80 you couldn't find her?" said Frank,
addressing the detectives.
No." said one. 1--WE run down her
half brother, and found from him that the
girl was married about year ago and
went to Florida. Just where she is no
body knows"
"Well, now, gentleman" said Frank,
'if you would really like to meet the
young lady I'll introduce you to her"
He received no answer but stare from
them.
He stepped into the reception room,
seized Mary by the hand, led her into the
private office, and, bowling with mock dig
nity to the three detectives, said: Gen
tlemen. have the pleasure of presenting
Miss Mary Marley, who recently married
Ind went to Florida. Paul Hull in Chi
:ago News.