The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-24
CHAPTER XIX.
VALUABLE AID.

Cant DO II. You WILL nave 10 como
tomorrow"
But my business can't wait until to-
morrow"
The scene was tho Office Of the Cook
County Hospital, at Chicago the time,
four days after the events narrated In the
previous chapter.
The colloauy was carried on between
the severe looking official in charge and
3 we'll dressed young gentleman wearing
D black mustache, small side swhiskers
and pair of gold-rimmed spectaeles.
Whom do you wish to see?" asked the
man in charge, after having noted the
gentlsmanly appearance OF his inter-
Matthew Hylsnd.'
THE detectiye2"
Yes, sir"
And WI why no not, sir9 It's matter Of
considerable Importance.
Don't you read the papers2"
Sometimes.
.Donv you know that he's In tho in
sane ward where nobody sees him except
the doctors and attendants2"
Il heard something Of the kind
Then why do you come here?"
ITO see Mr.. Hylsnd.
.Yo can't do it. It would do you no
good anyway He hasn't spoken word
since he was brought here two weeks
ago, .,.,.,
were to sec him in private It might have
the effect OF recalling him to himself.
The young man concluded by handing
the other letter. a,
ashe does say that responded the
official, when he had perused 1t. Well,
You can 90 up and state the matter to the
physician in charge"
Five minutes later the Doctor, q pleas.
ant-faoed gentleman, was reading the
note of Mrs. Hylsnd in which she re-
uuested that the bearer might be permit
ted to see her husband privately.
Its an unusual request, commented
the medical man as he twirled the paper
In his hand. do you know him person
ally2"
Yes, sir.
-Intimately?"
Not very; but I know Of matters which
his wife is certain will interest him and,
Rs she hopes, rouse him from the leth-
orgy into which he has fallen
1--WE known surprise to have that
effect. Well, you can see him Hes
quite we'll, physically. now. and not at
ell violent. Indeed, in ordinary cases he
would not be retained here"
Good evening, Hyland."
Thus the visitor greeted the detective
rs he entered the small Office to which
the demented man had been previously
conducted. Z ......s
The only answer was vacant stare.
The caller looked about to determine
that they were surely alone, and stepped
closer to the detective. who had sunk
heavily to chair.
Don't you remember me?" he asked.
Still no response.
Look at me now!"
Simultaneously spectaoles, mustache,
and side-whiskers disappeared from the
face of the visitor, and the face OF oul
hero, Cole Winters, presented itself.
Here he is! here he isl"
Mat Hyland had broken his long 81.
lence. He uttered the words in loud
penetrating tone.
There was a sound Of skurrying foot
steps in the apartment beyond, and
moment later the door was thrown ope1
and the attendant appeared.
Thanks to his nimble fingers, Cole hac
been able to readjust his artificial en-
bellishments in time 10 escape detection.
However, as he looked at Hyland and
noted in his eyes look Of intelligence
that had been lacking moment before,
he feared that the detective might spsas
and reveal his identity.
whats wrong?" asked the attendant
Nothing. I've gotten him to SPEAK.
and believe he will come to himself COM
pletely before long"
BE made q quick gesture, which the
other understood, and at once quilted the
room.
DO you know me, Hyland2" asked
Cole, as the door closed.
The other stared, but less vacanNJ
;han at first, and this time he shook his
bend.
Il cams on professional M alter. CON-
;inued our hero.
The other nodded as If he understood
the meaning Of the remark.
Where are the st. Cyr bonds2"
Cole asked this in what mar be called
a stage whisper. to which, by his man
aer, he lent az greut al air of mystery as
possible.
The effect upon tho dernnged man was
wonderful.
That's it! that's i'll" he kept repeating.
Then you knowf"
Il know nothing"
But you said"
What bonds?"
The st. Cyr bonds.
'Oh! I've been trying-trying-'
But you know whore you put them2"
Yes. yes, III 20 with you. Where's
my hat?"
You know me now. don't you, Hyland2"
who are your"
Cole Winters"
Never heard Of you.'
But the bonds. YOU"