The Globe-republican., 1892-05-02

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buried in profound meditation for long
time, while the expression of his fea-
lures revealed that his thoughts were
far from pleasant.
StanmOre was aroused from the reverie
into which he had fallen by q knock at
the door, and he admitted Mr.. Marks, of
the firm of Marks & Book, accommo-
dalton loan brokers, Of whom mention
has been made.
The two men exchanged cordial greet
ings. and became seated.
A confidential conversation relating
to business subjects ensued, in the course
of which Mr. Marks said:
evil times. Dupes have been wary.
The pigeons fee at sight Of the hawks,
and luck in the stock market has taken
q strong turn against the cunning swim
dlers. They have met with many losses
and they now owe a considerable sum. !"
Good! Excellent! We shall accom-
plish our purpose, Marks"
1T is but a question Of time, sir, !"
answered the other.
Mr.. Marks remained with Stanmore
but a short time, and he had scarcely
departed when Mr.. Judson, Of the firm
Of Judson, Kirk & Co., brokers, called.
In the most friendly way Stanmore
received the representative Of this WELL
known Wall street firm, and after q few
remarks he placed slip Of paper before
Stanmore on which was written:
Indebtedness of Pratt & Weeks to
Judson, Kirk & Co., on account of trans
actions in railroad and mining stock to
date, 81, 600
Stanmore read the memorandum with
evident satisfaction.
The end is surely coming. Retribu-
ton hOvers over the heads Of the scOun-
drels, and its shadow is growing darker
day by day." he said.
Yes, the tables are turning. A secret
foe has foiled all their schemes of late.
Assuredly the day Of his triumph and
the downfall of the swindlers cannot be
far distant, answered Mr.. Judson.
Some further remarks we're ex-
changed, and, while Stanmore and his
guest were still conversing, Mr.. Benja-
man, Of the firm Of Abraham Benjaman
& Son. money lenders, entered.
The latter seemed to be we'll ac-
quainted with Mr.. Judson, and, judging
from his manner, an old friend of Mr..
Stanmore.
Abraham Benjaman was type Of the
better class of Hebrew business men.
In his method of speech there was
nothing like the dialect peculiar to the
lower classes of his race. Mr.. Benja-
man was an American Hebrew, who had
been educated in this country.
We'll, Stanmore, my boy" said the
shrewd old fellow, as he shook hands,
Il have come to make the report Of the
week. We have lent our friends, Pratt
& Weeks, six thousand dollars at twen-
ty-five per cent. for sixty days. That
makes twenty thousand dollars they
have had from US"
Very good. They will be after more
money before long, I think" said Stan
more. IF so, let them have it," he
added.
The three gentlemen engaged In an
animated discussion on business topics
for some time, but just before Messrs.
Judson and Benjaman withdrew, the
reverted to Pratt & Weeks.
While they drew their chairs close to-
gether, and their voices were lowered to
a confidential tone, they talked earnestly
for few moments, and Stanmore said:
you both know that the money stolen
from the safe of Jason Garrison on the
night of John Oakburn's murder was
in peculiar way"
Yes, yes," assented both Mr.. JudsOn
and the other.
Very well, have reason to suppose
that the stolen money is in the hands of
Pratt & Weeks"
Stanmore's two friends evinced their
surprise.
Moreover" the former continued, Il
believe these scoundrels will attempt to
the marked money for such
bank notes or other legal tender as they
can use without danger, when they are
driven to desperate expedient to raise
$50 Pratt & Weeks have the stolen
said Benjaman, in tone of sur
prise.
1T is secret, but have proved your
devotion to my interest, and SO I trust
you fully" answered Stanmore.
Bravo! We shall catch the weasels
yeti" said the old Hebrew, rubbing his
hands.
Yes; you have managed so that
should not be in the least surprised if
they attempted to exchange the marked
money with you, Mr.. Benjaman. If they
should breach the subject communicate
with me at once. Do not absolutely re-
fuse to make the deal. Tell them you
want to consider the matter" continued
StanmOre.
Once they give the marked money to
me they are in our power, said Benja-
man.
Yes. The hour of justice will have
come. But we are counting on an un-
StanmOre answered.
They will be driven to make use Of
the stolen money. Never fear, have
given them false idea Of my character
for purpose, and they will come to me
me as INSCRIPTIONS az them
selves"
We will hope so. The life Of an in
nocent man may depend upon the con-
fession to be wrung from them as to
how they came by the marked money"
said Stanmore, thinking Of Stuart Har-
land.
Later, when Stanmore found himself
alone, he said in self communion:
Pratt 4 Weeks are walking into the
pitfall have dug for them. The weak.