The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1892-06-27
CHAPTER XXXU.

We have seen Stanmore receive Mari
on's letter, which had been forwarded
| to him from Africa.
Naturally the reception of this mes
sage of love afforded him the creates
pleasure, and We have noted how de-
lighted he was.
But to return to Paxton.
The detective, some time subsequent
to the occurrence Of the events just
narrated, was rejecting upon the case
which he had built up against Levi
Kredge, and he thought:
Pratt & Weeks must speak and tell
where they obtained the marked money.
Perhaps in their evidence I shall find
further proof of Levi Kredge's guilt"
Paxton still adhered to the idea that
on the night of John Oakburn's murder
his savings were in the little safe; that
this money had been stolen by Levi
kredge; and that this was the source
whence he derived the money which he
had contemplated investing in real
estate.
This day while the detective was
walking along Wall street he saw Daniel
Pratt enter the office of Abraham Ben
jaman, the Hebrew money lender.
Had Paxton followed the rascally
broker he would have seen him ushered
into the private office, where the old
money lender received him very affably.
An interesting interview followed.
Pratt cunningly preached the subject
he had in mind, and which was really
the object Of his visit.
The substance of what he said was
that he offered Benjaman high interest
to lend him SIG 600 in gold, and accept
as security the same amount in bank
notes.
The old Hebrew pretended not to COM
prehend this remarkable and seemingly
absurd proposition
Then Pratt threw off the mask, so to
say w., 80 . NM, ., A., ,,,or,a ~, 49,
particular as to how you earn a dollar
only so you do earn it. I'll speak free
ly. This is strict business confidence,
though, you understand" he said.
Certainly, my friend. certainly"
very well. The plain truth Of the
matter is, I've SIT 900 in bank notes,
but every note is marked in peculiar
way, so as to render its positive identi-
ficatiOn an easy matter. I've reason to
believe that any one to whom this money
is traced will find himself in very Sc
sious trouble, and so 1 dare not use it.
All ask is for you to lock it up in your
safe, and keep it there until I redeem
it, said Pratt.
"Ah, I think understand. This
marked money is missing"
Precisely. Missing is good word,
Benjaman," answered Pratt, with q
harsh laugh.
Come, now you understand the mat
ter, what do you say?"
Benjaman seemed to reflect for q mo-
ment or so, and then he answered.:
There is good deal Of risk in this
affair. I'll consider the matter. The
fact Is, We are little short just at pres
ent. Call again at this hour, il you
like, tomorrow. We couldn't think Of
touching that marked money for less
than so per cent. of. That is to say, II
not let you have more than $38 500, half
the amount Of the marked money"
Pratt's brows contracted into frown, |
but he thought rapidly.
Thirty eight thousand five hundred |
is better than nothing. II 1t does not |
save the firm 1t shall save me"
He was thinking Of ascending with |
the money. and Of leaving his partner to |
extricate himself from his difficulties as
best he could.
L will call at this hour tomorrow.
Necessity knows no Law, but your terms |
are hard. Benjaman. Hard even for |
you," he said; and after little more |
conversation he left the office.
When Pratt was gone, Benjaman |
rubbed his hands and chuckled with |
satisfaction.
Now we have them. Stanmore's |
hour is coming. Justice will overtake |
those scOundrels at last"
That evening the old Hebrew reported |
to Stanmore.
you must let them think they are to |
get the money. Pratt must be induced |
to deliver the marked money to you!"
cried Stanmore, excitedly.
TO Be CONTINUED
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