Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-02-15
dreadful man"
 "So it was, Martha?"

"Yes, it was he, but I was right by you, ready to bounce upon him on his first motion to harm you"
 "Well, I declaret Did you ever!'
 "What did the folks say when you went in and told your story?"
 ''They couldn't believe me at first, but I said I knowed you spoke the truth, for, scuse me, sir, you looked like a 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 I s'po 3e you know"
 q judged not I waited around the outside awhile, ready to rush ill if l heard you call for me, but l am glad nothing of the kind happened"
 ''Oh, the folks asked me all kinds of questions" continued MartSa, becoming more at ease. 'They wanted to know who you were, but of course I couldn't tell 'em, for you sec didn't know" Did you try to describe me-"
 "Yes; but, Ia sakes! can see now that I got it all wrong. I said you were a | tall gentleman, with mustache and dressed in black, which wasn't as it was at all."
 l SuOlllu SdJ lOI! buU tIItU W do At1O- ural in your disturbed state of mind" " Simpson was considerate 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, I want to ask you few questions. I hope you will be willing to answer them"
 "If they are proper, sir" "You don't imagine that I would ask you any other kind? First of all, were you at home the night that the robbers visited the house in Ellenville?' 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.
 "Yes, sir; was at home," she replied after moments hesitation.
 Did you see anything of the bur glar?"
 Mercy, no: If I had, never would have lived"
 "Yes, you would. You are a braver girl than you give yourself credit for Did you hear anything of the burglar?" ,"Yes; I heard some strange noises in the night, which must have been made by him."
 And you found your mistress in de- plorable state-very much frightened and distressed because of the visit of the burglar?'
 "Yes, indeedy. I never seen her so bad"
 And you made all haste for Dr. Maid hoff, who is your family physician?"
 "Yes, I went as fast as my legs could carry me"
 ''Did he come at once?'
 ''He was there in few minutes and did all he could for her.
 But was unable to save herr"
 Instead of making a direct answer to this question, Martha said: "Dr MaidhOff haS been our doctor for good many years, and of course he was the one I went for as quick as I knowed how"
 Most certainly. Nothing could have been more proper. And he did all he could for herr"
 "Why shouldn't he? Of course he did"-
 At that moment a foOtfall was heard overhead, as though some one was walk ing lightly and hurriedly across the floor. The servant started and looked with an alarmed expression at her visitor, who quietly said:
 Il understood you to say that Miss Glider is at Ellenville." ''SO she is, but we expect her home to- day"
 Are you not the only servant in the house."
 ''Yes, bu-oh, Mr.-that is please don't ask me so many questions, for don't know what to say"
 q wouldn't hurt your feelings for the world, Martha" remarked Simpson in his kindest tones, for he knew unerring- | ly that he was on the verge of important 1 information. He had but to use his ad- vantage wisely, and he would extract knowledge from this simple minded young woman that would amply repay him for the method he used to obtain it.. But there are, you know, good many things which I shouldn't tell, now | that Miss Glider is away. Why not wait till she comes and see hor?" she asked, with a start of relief.
 ''I am afraid would not find her as considerate as you are. Now, don't feel offended if ask you few things which you may not like to answer; would be willing to pay you welr'-- No you wouldn't" she interrupted scornfully. Do you think would take pay for answering questions?"
 "You didn't hear me through" blandly interposed MT. Simpson. 'Iwas about to say that I would pay you well for doing as ask were you an ordinary servant that could be hired to do such things, but knowing you to be true lady I would not insult you by such a proposition. It is upon your ladyhood and goodness of heart that place my reliance" | An, but Folsom Simpson knew how to fatter. This sentiment did its work. Martha blushed with pleasure and was sure that in all her life she had never seen such 8 splendid man as this one. Who could say that he was not hopeless | ly impressed with her charms, and that | but no, she must not build such gor- geous air castles-that is, not just yet.
 The detective saw his advantage and pressed it with cleverness. | haI Iht'' ny oet'H, eeo ho" oeAACdSa and refined your mind Is, so will ask you only single question, but before l do so you must promise me that you will answer it. What do you say now?''
 'I don't know about that" she replied coquettishly, "but I guess may make the promise, knowing you to be the gen. tleman you are. Yes, will promise to answer truthfully."
 "Who is that person I heard walk across the floor up stairs a few minutes ago?"
 The girl seemed about to faint. She turned pale, and for full minute did