Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1890-06-07

exactly, for he is excellent at that sort
Of thing. While he has gone about this
business, you and will 60 to a friend of
mine-the head Of private detective
agency, and we will get from him q
force Of trllsty men to assist US. But
the first thing we must do will be to get
out Of this building unobserved by the
spy outside"
"Seize him and tie him up" said Hol-
brook.
"No," laughed Tom, ''that won't do
We want him to remain here under the
impression that - are still iU'thiss Of
! fice."
Holbrook, who had cooled down con-
siderably, thought moment.
"These offices are connected all the
way through to the rear. The janitor
has keys to them all, and he can carry
us through to the rear hall without it
being necessary to 60 out on the one we
ordinarily use."
1.-THE very thing" said Tom.
"Ill send word to him at once"
"Hold on a moment" interposed Tom.
"Send out q trusty clerk to him, and let
the janitor come to US from the rear
hall, unlocking the doors as he comes,
90 that when we do leave we can 60
quickly"
This was agreed and acted upon.
In the meantime two other clerks
went out into the hall, and in the pres
ence Of the spy had this conversation:
"By George, it's hard lines, isn't it,"
"What's hard lines?''
"Why, promised my best girl to take
her to Coney Island tonight, and here
comes Mr.. Holbrook In at . late hour
and tells me not to 60 away, for he will
have some copying for me to do"
"Weli, he'll be through by six"
mot he. Mr.. Bryan and he have
business that win keep them here until
eight. l heard them say 30. That means
nine"
So the poor spy settled himself for
two hours watch.
Though Holbrook had yielded, he still
chafed.
When Tom told him that he did not
think they ought to make the attempt
1T rescue until after dark-say about 9
o'clock-he rebelled.
Tom argued with him. and convinced
him again.
II suppose you're right, Tom. " he said,
but this suspense ia frightfuL She is .
Young, lovely girl, Tom. Think what
,ay happen to her."
"Close your mind to all such thoughts"
replied Tom, land open it only to con-
siderations of the most practical thing
how best to rescue herr That's the first
thought, and wait patiently"
"Oh, but, Tom, it Is very hard to
wait"
"All things come to him who knows
how to wait Come. you are in rea-
sonable frame of mind now. and here Is
the janitor."
In a few minutes they had passed
through all the adjoining offices. and
reached the passageway which ran paral-
lei with the rear street. To descend
quickly by corner staircase was but .
moments work. and the three were soon
rapidly treading their way through
crowded Nassau street.
At Printing House square the Shadow
parted from them, turning to the east
Tom and Holbrook turned to the west
and crossed the City Hall park. Reach
ing Broadway. Tom led the way to the
second floor of building which faced
upon the post Office.
Entering an office in the rear, q well
built man. whose frame was suggestive
of great strength. about forty-five years
old, arose and greeted Tom effsisively.
This was the chief Of the private de-
tective agency. Tom presented Hol
brook and said:
"A word or two in private with you.
chief"
"T,his way then, Tom." They entered
small room in which there were q few
chairs and table.
II want force Of Eve picked men.
said Tom.
"An right, Tom," replied the chief
Anything you want I'm bound to sup
ply If l can. l owe you too much to
disregard any request Of yours. What's
the job?"
Tom rapidly sketched the fact Of the
abduction. saying nothing, however. OF
the events which had preceded it.
"You will see," said Tom, finishing
his recital, "that we want your best
men. Why can't you head the force
yourself?"
II can and WILL" replied the chief.
"Have you made any plans of attack
"No. very few. have sent my Sha-
dow. he's one of your old men, up to 10.
cate the house il he can. He Is to meet
us here as soon as he has done his work.
Then thought we would be governed
somewhat by what he reports. We
ought not to 60 up there before O'Clock.
think"
To this Holbrook demurred as an un-
necessary delay. But Tom was now sup
ported by the chiefs Judgment. and
Holbrook was compelled to yield.
1--WE can lay our plans and arrange
the details when we hear what the Sha-