Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-07

and women of many nationalities in the
throng. l saw Italians, Gets foies.
Germans, and even men whose swarthy
faces and peculiar garb betokened
Semitic origin. When We pressed nearer
to Rayel | saw some, as they came within
reach. extend their hands and touch him
fondly, utterin9 ordinations as they dld
40. often in a tongue that was strange TO
me. These supplemented people seemed
TO regard him as supernatural being
whom il was good TO talk with and whose
touch it was blessing to feel. LOOK OF
love and gentleness and sympathy IRA
dated his face and invited their conf
dence. These were evidently the poor
whom he had befriended, and he was now
taking leave of them, probably forever.
III was scene the like of which few can
ever hope to witness. After all, thought,
what manner of riches can be com;
pared to the satisfaction which Rayei
feels at this moment. | was quite ready
for in that gloomy and uuclean place first
saw the full radiance of Gods truth that II
10 infinitely more blessed TO give than to
receive. We stood for long time looking
upon this memorable meeting of Cadmus
and Caliban. When at length he caught
sight Of US Rayel came where we stood and
he said he was ready TO go home. Per;
ceiving that we were about TO 90 the crowd
hurried from the building into the narrow
alley leading out upon the street. Some
shouted endearing farewells as we passed
them and many of their hardened faces
were wet with tears. The sun was
lust going down and the shadows were
deepening between the high walls looming
above us as we started homeward. Hester
insisted that We must dine with her and
decided upon the day OF our departure.
Rayel and l went directly home for bath
and change of clothing, after which We
proceeded at once to Hester's apartments.
Evidently somewhat fatigued by the days
experience Rayel had little to say while we
were eating dinner. Ii was arranged that
we would start for England by the first
steamer on which we could secure COM
Portable passage. We had no sooner
finished our coffee than a servant an
nounced Mr.. Benjamin Murmurtot, who
wished to see Miss Bronson.
"A reporterl" exclaimed Hester.
There's no lodging them in America.
Shall ask him in moment?"
We said yes, of course, and Mr.. Murmur-
tot presently fluttered into the room. DO
was natty little man, with large nose, a
bald head, and decidedly English accent.
Delighted to see you, Miss Bronson, "
said he, "deilghted. Pm sure. Thought I'd
call and pay my respects before you leave
He greeted us all with like effusiveness
and sat down, facing Hester.
Its very kind OF you" said she, put
pray how did you know Twas to leave the
5why. Pm sure, Miss Bronson, every
body knows you are going home to be
msrried?" :.
at is true that / am going home soon"
said she. but / must decline to discuss
my object in doing So"
Pray pardon me; Pm a journalist, you
know" said Mr. Murmurtot, land j earn
my living b., impertinence. Have l not
facing Rayel. II think you were at the
theatre one evening some time ago-sat in
the lower box at the right Of the stage-l
remember 1t well, cir"
Il remember the OCCASION" said my
cousin. with his accustomed gravity.
Il read about that occurrence at MIR.
Paddingtons dinner party. sir" continued
Mr.. Murmurtot. =" II was decidedly clever
IN you, sir-deucedly cleverl Everybody
stalking abouti it now. The Count has been
arrested
Arrested" exclaimed. "Has he been
srrested?n
"Yes, this morning. for the robbery, you
know. They say that the police have &C.
cured evidence that will convict him sure.
but il seems they are not yet ready to
make IL public. Reporters can't get the
Inspector TO say q word about it, you
know-not word"
There were EXPLANATIONS Of surprise and
qualification from all present save Rayel,
who remained silent. while Q fain. smile
stole over his face.
II knew they would find him out" said
he.
al bear that you are mind-reader, sir .
said Mr.. Murmurtot, again addressing my
cousin.
And you are detective, / believe, and
not reporter" said Rayel II is good
that we understand each other.p
MIR. Murmurtot started with surprise al
the remark.
II do not know how fully you may bt
acquainted with my secret, said he, ''bui
permit me TO assure you that am here OF
friendly mission
II have no doubt Of that" said m,
cousin.
Let me proceed directly to the objec
OF my visit. then, which Is to learn how
soon you expect to return TO England"
by Saturday, II possible" replied.
That Is good, - said he, turning TOWARD
me. The sooner the better. In The
meantime II viii be my duty TO keep
sharp eye upon you. j have been near yor
all day. You need not feel any alarm
Only do not be surprised IL you meet ms
often. ! am responsible for your safety
that 10 ALL
For whom arc you acting (" asked.
MY dear SIR said be rising TO 90
men IN my line Of business must not talh
too much. Good night.
After be had gone we asked Rayel 10 tell
pc more shout this mysterious visitor. but
he was unnbls 10 do no.
when We started away Hester put ON her
uraps and walked with us 10 the cab. AZ