San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-01-30

I'm the spot, SAID cOnuuenJly.
"You have seen him, thenP
mo; but have his description so accu-
rately that | could pick him out from a
thousand"
Don't be too sure of that" my companion
answered 'Now have seen Dick Nimble-
nib fifty times, and would know him at
glance, but never by the printed descriptions
| have seen-but stay-as liver
The stranger gave a start of astonishment,
and, before could inquire the reason, added
in a suppressed tone:
Don't look, at present, at the person of
whom I'm going to speak. He sits on the
end next us Of the third seat in front, on the
opposite side Wait moment and then
scan him cautiously"
did as directed, and saw young gentle
man, whose face wore a disturbed expression
as he kept CHANGING about anxiously.
"Do you know hing inquired.
81 do" whispered the stranger.
"Who is heG'
"Dick Nimblenib."
l half sprang to my feet, my purpose being
TO arrest the man on the spot. The strangers
hand on my arm restrained me.
mot so fast, said he, ''or you may spoil all.
Though not professional, I'll give you bit
of advice for what it's worth. Keep the
man in sight till he leaves the train; then
follow him to his hiding place, where you'll
hav 9 a chance not only to find such confirma-
tory proofs as shall remove all doubt of his
guilt, but may succeed in bagging his &C
completes"
The advice seemed so wise that determined
to follow it.
At the next station the stranger, who told
me his name was Pilchard, took his leave,
wishing success to my enterprise
The young man forward, from whom
scarce once removed my eyes, grow more
ffdgety as tho time passed. His looks wan
dered distrustfully from side to side, and as
each new conner entered his startled manner
betrayed a feeling akin to fright.
Station after station was passed; but,
though his agitation increased every moment,
the young man never left his seat. Patiently
as a cat in ambush | kept watch, longing for
the moment to make the fatal spring.
1t was growing dusk when we stopped at a
large town, where fifteen minutes were al
lowed for supper.
There was general rush Of the passengers,
and in the confusion | lost sight OF my man.
He had certainly passed out with the crowd.
should probably find him in the supper room.
| went through it, but 10 was not there. |
searched high and low; he was nowhere to be
found.
The last thing to do was to keep watch as
the passengers returned to take their places
With the vigilance of sentinel paced the
platform by the side of the waiting train, but
he did not return.
exhausted inquiry and description, but in
vain. | could gain no trace of the missing
forGer. How blamed my stupidity in allow
ing him to slip through my tiagers, and all
through giving heed to the shallow advice OF
that officious Pilchard. How could have
been such Donkey
Another train would leave in a couple Of
hours. Possibly Nimblenib might resume his
journey on that, thinking to break his trail
by the interval There was nothing better
than to wait and see.
The time passed slowly, but my patience
was rewarded at last.
A carriage drove up, and who should step
out but the person was seeking, followed by
a lady to whom he offered his arm.
| advanced and laid my hand upon his
shoulder.
Il have orders to arrest YOU" said.
The man seemed thunderstruck, and the
lady uttered a scream.
II have done nothing to make me amenable
to the law, said the former, recovering him
self with an effort.
You'll have an opportunity to p-ov. that, "
answered, but my present duty is to take
you into custody"
Before | had time to answer a stout horid
OH gentleman came busting from a train
which had just arrived, and, catching sight
of my prisoner and his companion, began to
berate them soundly
This man is under my protection" said,
addressing the choeric stranger, land can
not permit him to be abused"
81 don't see what business it is of yours,
returned the testy gentleman.
HE is my prisoner" said with dignity.
"Your prisoner" he exclaimed ~ know
The rascal deserves hanging for running
away with my niece-leastways she ran away
yesterday and he followed her today, it
seems got on their track by accident; but
| don't see what concern it is of yours"
81 have arrested him on a charge of for
gerry" explained.
THE more fool you'll" was the abrupt re-
tort. whatever objections | may have to
Ned Parsons marrying my niece, he's an
honest fellow, and no more a forger than
yourselfI'
You're mistaken in person." replied
"This is Richard Nimblenib"
You're an asst" was the reply got
Don't let him harm Ned, dear uncle"
pleaded the lady coaxingly.
If he touches hair of the dogs head I'll
have the law of himI' exclaimed the old
gentleman
you see we were married an hour ago"
continued the lady, land it can't be helped
now; won't you forgive and bless us, uncle,
dear"