The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-07-01

,ue rgsplannne, some or whom ssopped ana
listened TO Julia's shrill notes, which being
mellowed by distance, must have sounded
rather nice. One man In particular seemed
20 have Taste for music, for he persistently
stared over tho fence at the house. Brian
and Madge talked OF all sorts OF things, bu.
every time Madga looked up she saw the man
watching the house.
"Wbat does that man want, Brianf she
asked. o,r
he went on ndif'erently, as the man moved
AWAY from the gate and crossed the road on
10 tho footpath. hes taken up with the
music. suppose; That's all
Madge did not say anything, but could not
help thinking there was more in 1t than the
music Presently julia ceased, and she pro
posed to 60 in.
"Whyf' asked Brian, who was lying back
in a comfortable seat, smoking cigarette
"Its nice enough here"
II must attend tony guests, she answered,
rising "You stop here and finish your
cigarette" and with gay hugh she fitted
into the house like a shadow.
Brian sal and smoked staring out into the
moonlight meanwhile Yes, the man was
certainly watching the house, for he sat on
one Of the seats, and kept his eyes fixed on
tho brilliantly lighted windows Brian
threw away his cigarette and shiyered
slightly.
Gould any one have seen meT he muttered,
rising uneasily. 'Pshaw of course not, and
the cabman would never recognize me again
Curse WHITE. ~ wish Id never set eyes upon
him.
He gave one glance at the dark figure on
the seat. and then, with a SILVER, passed into
the warm, well lighted room. He did not
feel easy in his mind, and he would have felt
still less so had he known that the man on
the seat was one Of the cleverest Of the Mel
bourne detectives
Mr.. Gorby had been watching the Frettlby
mansion the whole evening, and was getting
rather annoyed Moreland did not know
where Fitzgerald lived, and as the detective
wanted 70 find out, he determined TO watch
Brians movements and trace him home
"If he's that pretty girls lover, III wait
till he leaves the house argued Mr. Gorby
TO himself. when he first took his seat on the
Esplanadc "IIe won't stay long away from
her and once he leaves the house III follow
him up till find out where hc .sges.
When Brian made his appearance early in
tie evening on his way to Mark Frettlby's
mansion. he was In evening dress, with a
licht coat over it. and also had on o soft hat.
"Weu. I'm dashedm calculated Mr. Gorby,
when he saw Fitzgerald disappear; IF he
isn't fool don't know wbp is, TO 60 about
ia the very clothes he wore Z hen he polished
WHITE off. and think he won't be recognized.
Melbourne amt Paris or London, that he can
afford to be so careless, and when | put the
darbies on him he will be astonished. All,
WELL be went on, Lighting his pipe aud
taking seat on the Esplanade, II suppose
I'll hove 10 wait here till he comes OUT
Mr. Gorbys patience was pretty severely
tried, for hour after hour passed and no one
appeared Then he saw Madge and Brian
come ont on the veranda, and heard Miss
Featherweight's shrill voice singing, which
sounded weird and unearthly in the stiffness
Of the night He saw Madge 90 in, and then
Brian. the latter turning and staring 40 him
for minute or so.
"Ah" said Gorby to himself, relishtilg
his pipe, your conscience is a-smitipg you, is
III Wat til you're in jail
Then the guess came out Of the house and
disappeared one ty ore, black figures IN the
moonlight, after kisses and handshaklng.
Shortly afterwards Brian came down the
path with Frettlhy by his side and Madge
hanging on to her fathers arm Frettlby
opened the gate and held out his hand.
, Goodnight, Fitzgerald" he SAID, IN a
4 "a. I'm
Goodnight, Bryan, dearest, said Madge
kissing him. "and don't forget tomorrow
Then father and daughter closed the gate
leaving Brian outside, aud walked back TO
the house
. "Ah. said Gorby to himself, "if you only
knew what know you wouldn't be SO pre-
cious kind 70 him"
Brian walked, strolled along the Espanade,
and thea crossing over, passed by Gorby and
walked on til no wa opposite the Esplanade
hotel Then he lighted a cigarette and
walked down the steps On 20 the pier
Suicide Is it, muttcred Mr.. Gorby 60
himself. as he saw the tall, black figure
stridlng resolutely on, a long way ahead
Not il can help it," SO he lighted his
pipe. and strolled down tine pier in an ap-
parently aimess manner.
He found Brian leaning over the parapet
at the END OF the pier, and looking at tue
gttcring waters benz ath, which kept rising
and falling in dreamy rhythm, that soothed
and charmed the ear. Poor girl! poor girl.
the detective heard him mutter as he came
up IF she only knew all If She
AT this moment he heard the approaching
step, and turned round sharply The detec-
tive saw that his face was ghastiy pale in the
moonlight, and his brows wrinkled angrIly
What the devil do you wantP he burst
out, as Gorby paused What do you mean
by following me all over the placer
Saw me watching the house, said Gorby
to himself Pm not following you, sir, be
said aloud Il suppose tho pier amt private
property only came down here for a
breath OF fresh air.
Fitzgerald did not answer, bu, turned
sharply on his heel and walked quickly up
the pier, leaving Gorby staring after him.
"fIe's getting frightened soliloqu.z'l tie
detective % himself as he stroled easily
along. kecp.ng the black hguro in front well