The sun., 1889-11-10

half chance to do It," .,
The face Of the heavy burglar maintained it.
! relness, but he kept his mouth shut. AZ.
Whom the younger man was restored to his
senses hts full consciousness and power Of
PERCEPTION seemed to come TO him in an III :
staht. His eyes mashed from right 70 left. he
turned deadly white. and then merely moving
his arms aud legs enough to make himself
aware that he was bound, he set perfectly still
and said not word.
now felt must 10 and aoouaint my wife
with what had happened. or Otherwise she
would be coming downstairs to see what was
keeping me so long. David declared that he
was perfectly able to,keep guard over them,
aAd l ran up stairs. David afterward told nue.
that as soon as left the room the tall burglar
endeavored to bnbe himsto cut their ropes. and
told him II no was afraid 10 stay behind after do
inG this he would get him'a much better sitpR-
tion than this could possibly be. Butas David
threatened personal injury TO the spsaker II he
uttened another word OF the kind. the tall man
said no more. but the stout man became every
violent and angry, threatening all sorts OF ven
geance ON my unfortunate man. David said he
was beginning TO get angry when the tall man.
who seemed to have much influence over the
other fellow ordered him to keep quiet, as the
gentleman With the iron club no doubt thought
he was doing right The young fellow never
aaid word. 81
When told my wife that had caught three
burglars, and they were fast bound in the Ii
brary. she nearly tainted and when had re-
vivod her she begged me to promise that
would not 60 down stairs again until the police
had carried away the horrible wretohes. But
l assured her that it was absolutely necessary
for me to return to tho library She then de-
clsred that she would 20 with me, and II any
thing happened she would share my fate.
Besides" she said. II they are tied fast 80
they can't move should like to see what they
look like never saw burglar"
I did not wish my wife to 60 down stairs. but
as knew thereYould be no use in objecting.
consented Shehaetily dressed herself. max
ing me- waitfor her, and when she left the room
she locked the door on the sleeping George
William in order that no one should get at him
during her Absence AS we passed the head OF
the stairs the door OF my Aunt Martfis's room
opened. and there she stood completely dressed
with her bonnet on and a little leather bag in
her hand.
II heard 30 much talking and 30 much going
up and down stairs that l thought had better
be ready to do whatever had to be done. Is it
fire?"
NO" said my wife; it's three burglars tied
in bunch in the library. l am going down TO
see them"
My Aunt Martha Rasped and looked as If she
we're gong to sit down on the floor.
Goodness gracious!" she said. II you're
going I'll go to. can't let you go alone. and
never did see q burglar"
hurried down and left the two ladies on the
stairs until 1 was sure everything was still
safe and when saw that there had been no
change in the state of affairs. told them to
come down.
When my wife and Aunt Martha tmidly
looked in at the library door the effect upon
them and the burglars was equally interest
ing. The ladies each gave q start and a lit
tie scream. and huddled themselves close to
me. and the three burglars Razed at them
with faces that expressed more astonishment
than any 1 had ever seen before The stout
fellow gave vent to smothered exclamation.
and the face of the young man flushed, but
not one OF them spoke.
Are you sure they are tied fast 2" whispered
my Aunt Martha to me.
Perfectly" answered: "if had not been
sure should not have allowed you to come
down."
Thereupon the ladies picked up courage and
stopped further into the room.
Did you and David catch them ?" asked my
aunt, "and how in the world did you DO it,"
"I'll tell you all about that another time."
I said. and you had better 60 up stairs as
soon as you two have seen what sort Of people
are these cowardly burglars who sneak or
break into the houses Of respectable people at
night and rob and steal and ruin other peoples
property with no more conscience or human
feeling than is possessed by the rats which
steal your corn or the polecats which kill your
chickens" 1.
II can scarcely believe" said Aunt Martha.
that that young man Is a real burglar"
A. rIa nf hn fntl lnvyu ban
OF glowed rs he fixed them on Aunt Martha, but
he did not say a word. and the paleness which
had returned to his face did not change.
Have they told you who they are % asked
my wife. .....v
II haven't asked them" 1 said," and now
don you think You had better go up stairs9"
1T seems to mo. = said Aunt Martha, that
those ropes must hurt them"
The tall man now spoke. Indeed they do.
madam" he said In a low voice and very re-
spectful manner, they are very tight"
told David to look at all the cords and see IL
any ofthem were too tightly drawn.
Its all nonsense sir" said he. when he had
finished the examination; mot one of the ropes
is bit too tight. All they want is chance to
pull ont their ugly hands"
"Of course" said Aunt Martha. IF 1t would
be unsafe to loosen the knots wouldn't do it.
Are they to be sent to prison?'
Yes" said 1: as soon rs the day breaks
shall send down for the police" r.s-
now heard a slight sound at the door, and.
turning. saw Alice. our maid OF the house. who
was pesping In at the door. Alice was modest
girl and quito pretty. ..
II heard the noise and the talking. sir" she
said, "and when found the ladies had gone
down to see what 1t was thought T would
come. too"
And whore is the cook 7" asked my wife:
don't abe want to see burglars"
Not bit OF it," answered Alice. very en-
phatically; as soon as told her what it was
she covered up her head with the bedclothes
and declared. mR'am, that she would never get
up until they were entirely gone out OF the
house."
At this the stout man Grinned.
Iwish you'd all cover up your heads he
said. The tall man looked at him severely.
and no said no more.
David did not move from his post near the
three burglars. but he turned toward Alice and
looked at her. We knew that he had tender
ieelings toward the girl, and think that he