Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-02-10

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inspector was to arrest Mr.. Slider,
who might, of course, be indignant,
hut the conspirators expected that
the respect banker has for the forms
Of law would at least insure the sub
mission under protest, and while the
inspector stood guard over the ar
rested man, two of the alleged police
men were to betposted so that no one
could leave the house, even if Mr..
Slider wanted to send a messenger
away, which was not likely, because
of his certainty that this was a mis-
take which could easily be cleared
up. The other two alleged police
men could then search the house un-
der the protection of a bogus search
warrant, and quietly secrete all the
valuables and money that they could
lay their hands on. The inspector
then intended to tell MIR. Slider that,
because of his protest, he would not
take him to jail, but he must under
stand that he was under arrest, and
that he might have to report to the
head officer when called upon to do
so. Billy imagined that the time
which must intervene before the
news of the unwarranted arrest
reached the real pulice would give
him all the opportunity he wanted
to cover his tracks and secrete his
spoils. This plan worked admirably
up to a certain point, when Billy and
his pals were treated to a Supplying
surprise.
The man at the porter's lodge
tremblingly admitted the officers OF the
law into the grounds He was then
ordered to lock the gates, which be
did, and one Of the policemen took
the key and remained in the porter's
lodge with the man and his wife,
who were certainly very much fright
ened. Another policeman was left
to guard the entrance Of the house,
while the bogus inspector and the re-
naming policemen rang at the front
door. The person who admitted
them was also terrified at the sight
of their uniforms Billy asked If
Mr.. Slider was at home, and was in
formed that he was in the drawing
room. He then asked that he
and the officers might be shown there
without being announced.
Mr.. Slider was sitting in an easy
chair surrounded by his family. He
turned his head round when the door
opened without the customary knock,
and when he saw the uniform of the
inspector a CHASTITY pallor came over
his face. Before the inspector could
speak, he held out his hand and
said
lone moment please" Then,
turning to his wife, he remarked to
her in a low voice: Take the chill
dren to your own room and stay there
till I come I have some business
with this gentleman. Don't be
alarmed. Everything is all right.
had an appointment with him, but
forgot to mention it to YOU"
The pale woman and her fright
ened children withdrew, and Slider
stood alone confronting Billy and his
two pals.
II am sorry to say" began Billy,
shat l have here warrant for your
arrest Ali the entrances areguaIded,
and, of course, you understand the
futilitY of making any resistance.
"Quite so, quite So" said Slider,
huskiIy. IL appreciate all that"
Il have also search warrant here,
and while l stay with you my men
must have look over the premis 8.
DO you wish me to read the warrant |
to you?"
ut is not at all necessary" said
Slider, in agitated voice. II have |
no doubt but it is quite correct. AS
for searching, I have no power to pre-
vent that; but before you begin / |
would like to make a proposal to you
Inspector. You look like a shrewd |
nan. How many policeman have
you with you?"
II have four" answered Billy
There are five Of you altogether,
,hen?"
Exactly"
CHOW, Inspector, ! am a man Of |
business, and, as you know, man Of |
yreat wealth. I would like to have
/ few words with you in private.
Would you kindly ask these officers
to step out Of the room moment?"
THAT is hardly regular" objected
the inspector.
Il know, I know" answered the !
banker, hurriedly, "but think I can |
make it worth your while to do what
ask"
Rogers" said the Inspector to the |
policeman beside him." you and Ben
ham just step out for moment into
the hall, but come at once If you hear |
me call"
Rogers and Benham saluted and |
withdrew without word When |
The door was closed Billy stood with
his back against it and Slider re-
manned standing near the fire
"1f / had happened" said Slider,
mot to have been at home when you |
came, what would you have done?"
81 presume" answered the Inspec- |
tor, II would have tried to Hnd out |
where you were without arousing sus-
picion, and if that could not be done |
would have had to come at some |
other time.u |