The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-14

Lighting cigar, Simpson sauntered
thither, ON the alert as he did so. So far
as he could Judge the coast was clear, and
stepping upon the porch he gave the bell
gentle pull.
1t was answered by the servant Mar
tina, who showed pleased surprise on
recognizing him. Simpson bowed as
courteously as though she were a prin-
cess and extended his hand.
II can't tell you how glad am to see
you," he said as she gingerly accepted
| the salnte. How have you been, Mar
tina, since your scare the other nightT'
"Oh, l am well, thank you," she re-
piled, smiling all over her broad counte-
nance; but, mister, If you want to see
Miss Glider she isn't at home"
who said / wanted TO see her? I've
come to see you, Martha" replied the
sudacious fellow, stepping into the hall
and then making his way into the par
lor. which was hardly set to rights as
yet.
Martha followed him with no little
embarrassment, though il was evident
that the round faced and genial detect
i've had made an impression on the
heart of the young woman.
''Sit down, he said, with good natured
sarnestness, motioning her to a seat.
Miss Glider would hardly be pleased
IL she knew this"
But there Is no need Of her knowing
IT, You don't fancy / am going to tell
her? Sit down--sit down, say, or !
don't know what will do" and he
made as If he meant to compel her.
Thereupon she laughingly complied, and
kimpson, holding his hat and cane. said
in his most insinuatiny voice:
."You haven't forgot our meeting tho
other night, Martial"
Indeed I'll never forget that as long
US live; 1t was awful"
"Yes, it was rather stirring. | was
glad was able to take care of You"
III always remember your Kindness.
When catched a glimpse of you rs
was a-walkin up the path, just thought
l would faint. was sure it was that
dreadful man."
80 it was, Marthay
"Whaty' she exclaimed, almost falling
from her chair.
Eyes, it was he, but was right by
you, ready to pounce upon him on his
first motion to harm you"
"Well, declare! Did you ever?"
"What did the folks say when you
went in and told your story"
"They couldn't believe me Mt first, but
said knowed you spoke the truth, for
scuse me, sir, you looked like real
gentleman that couldn't deceive lady.
The doctor said he would stay all night
with us, and he did Nobody didn't dis
turb us, as s'pose yOu know"
~ Judged not. / waited around the
outside awhile, ready to rush in If
heard you call for me, but l am glad
nothing of the kind happened"
"Oh, the folks asked me all kinds of
questions" continued Martha, becoming
more at ease. They wanted to know
who you were, but Of course couldn't
tell em, for you see didn't know"
"Did you Try to describe me?'
"Yes; but, IL sakes! can see now that
] got it all wrong. said you were a
tall gentleman. with mustache and
dressed in black, which wasn't as it was
at all"
81 should say not! But that was nat
ural in your disturbed state of mind"
Simpson was considerable enough to say,
glad to find that the description of him
self by the servant could not have given
the doctor or Miss Glider any suspicion
of his identity. Now, Martha, since
You and are such good friends, want
to ask you few questions. hope you
will he willing TO answer them"
''If they are proper, SIR"
"You don't imagine that / would ask
you any other kind? First of all, were
you at home the night that the robbers
visited the house in EllenvilleY
Her embarrassment of face and man
ner did not escape the notice of the de-
tective. His suspicion that there was
something back of this strange business
which had not yet been touched upon
was confirmed.
eyes, sir; was at home" she replied
after moments hesitation.
Ibid you see anything of the bur-
glar"
Mercy, no! If / had, never would
have lived"
Eyes, you would. You are a drawer
girl than you give yourself credit for.
Did you hear anything of the burglari"
Eyes; heard some strange noises In
the night, which must have been made
by him."
"And you found your mistress in a de-
plorable state-very much frightened
and distressed because of the visit of the
burglar
Eyes, indeedy. / never seen her 30
bad"
"And you made VII haste for DIR. Maid
hoff who is your family physician
Eyes, l went as fast as my legs could
carry me-"
"Did he come at oncey"
"He was there in few minutes and
did all he could for her."
But was unable to save her%
Instead of making direct answer to
this question, Martha said:
"Dr. Maidhoff has been our doctor for
good many years. and Of course he was
the one went for as quick as knowed
how" -
"Most certainly. Nothing could have
been more proper. And he did all he
could for herr"
"Why shouldn't heY OF course he