The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1892-06-06

the shadow" had failed to track her t,
Lewis concealment.
Paxton tried the letter dodge" as tn,
detectives termed it among themselves
That is. he obtained a copy of Lev
Kredge's handwriting, and wrote a not,
like this:
"JUDIrH-Meet me tonight; sam,
place. L."
The note he duly mailed, and b,
knew Judith received it.
But the woman paid no attention to il
whatever.
1t seemed that Judith Kredge was too
cunning to be easily overreached, bu,
Paxton did not despair.
The detective had determined to at.
tempt a grand coup-to try the mos,
difficult impersOnatiOn of his life. all
things considered. In short, Paxton had
resolved to personate Levi Kredge, and
try to deceive the janitor's own sister,
For week the detective had been
considering this last and most difficult
expedient.
Every day he had been studying his
part and practicing the character upon
the successful impersonation Of which
80 much depended, just as an actor
studies new role.
He knew that it was folly TO suppose
that even the most experienced veteran
in his profession could perfectly adopt
difficult character at a moments
notice.
1t was PaXtOn's attention to details,
and the fact that he neglected no pre-
caution or spared himself no labor that
might avail to assist him, that had fire.
Quently made him successful where
other men in his profession failed.
The detective felt that he had now &C.
quired as perfect an impersonation Of
the character of Levi Kredge as it was
possible for him to attain.
His makeup was a triumph of his
art. It was positively perfect in every
detail.
Paxton was a facial artist" and he
possessed the power Of changing the ex-
preston of his features in a marked
in order to initiate the habitual
expression Of any character he under
took to assume.
On the night Of the day of which we
are writing, Paxton had resolved to test
his wonderful disguise, and his power to
perfectly create the character Of Levi
Kredge.
But some personal business now de-
his attention.
Just outside the Office door Paxton
encountered his agent, who was still
Judith kredge.
All, Brady, what news?" he asked of
MS man.
Perhaps nothing of consequence; I've
lust tracked Judith kredge to q pawn
broker, where she put up something.
thought l would leave it to you to find
,ut what she pawned, If you wished to
10 it, answered the other.
Very we'll; I'll attend to this matter.
Give me the pawnbroker's address"
Here it is, replied Paxton's agent,
md he presented card on which the
ADDRESS in question was written.
Continue to keep an eye on the
woman as heretofore, and by the way,
10 not forget that tonight 1 shall try
he ruse have explained to you"
Correct, sir. I'll not forget"
The detectives auxiliary turned away.
Half an hour later Paxton entered the |
'awnbroker's shop to which Judith |
lredge had been Swallowed.
What relation, if any, Judith's visit to |
he pawnbroker might have on the in |
estigation which he was making, Pax
on could not imagine.
On general principles, however, he
leant to find out.
The detective had previously made the |
Of the pawnbroker.
The latter had been arrested not long
lnce for certain irregular transaction,
nd Paxton was the man who had taken
i'm in charge.
OF course he was recognized by the
the moment he entered the
hop.
On this occasion the detective was not
l disguise.
The pawnbroker was now on his good
for the authorities had threat
ned to deprive him Of his license, and
} he naturally desired to conciliate the
elective.
Paxton anticipated no difficulty in
the information he sought,
nd therefore he did not resort to SUBJ
'rfuge.
Coming directly to the point, he &C.
lrately described Judith kredge.
Then he said:
A woman corresponding to the de-
,ription have just given you pawned
,me article here to-day. What was it,"
A gold locket," answered the pawn
roker.
Let me see it?"
The other promptly produced hand
me gold locket, which he handed
ross the counter to Paxton.
The moment he saw it the detective
it.
To himself he said
Il have seen Marion Oakburn wear
lat locket."
He examined the locket, and discov-
ed that it contained portrait.
The picture was that Of q young and
lndsome man, and under it was writ
n the name, Donald Wayburn."
But the picture did not in the least
the man who had exchanged
'ercoats with Stuart Harland
In a moment Paxton comprehended
lat he had adopted false theory.
1t was clear that Donald Weyburn"
as not the real name of the supposed
,sassin.
Paxton examined the portrait critl-
lily.