The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-08-15
Copyright, 1894 by Tinotson 8 Son

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his patient Briggs took the detective
aside.
"It's rather awkward, but shall
have 70 hook it right off, only wish
you could come with me while the
traces are fresh--a burglary in the main
road-Crescent road Young has been
out on the hunt for me. "
"Is it q serious job?"
Seems like it, but Young has no
particulars. Couldn't we leave this half
dead creature here for the nigh if the
young medical would promise TO look
after him?"
II suppose you might if you got one
of your men to keep house for you. But
don't let me advise you, inspector. | am
now in an utterly limp condition. My
work is done here, and the reaction has
already set in "
"All the more reason you should
come with me now to the scene of the
new job 1t will freshen you up. "
"See what the doctor says. He ap-
pears TO have satisfied himself now. E"
"Well, Doctor" said the inspector,
addressing himself to Leclerc, "what do
you think of your patient?'
"He is very low, indeed, =" said Ie-
clerc, thoughtful shadow ON his pale
face "You may discuss his condition
freely. He is deaf to everything at the
moment.
"Is he fit for removalP'
"No; / was going to suggest that l
should stop mp with him through the
night. He may take sudden change
for the worse--or for the better, he
added, Though fear change for the
better is not a very likely prospect.
"Of course you will have no objection
TO having a constable in the house?"
mot if he doesn't interfere with
me.
mo objection to his taking up his
quarters in the adjoining room-where
Mr.. Vickery used TO sleep. You see, we
have to be careful of our witnesses, "
explained Inspector Briggs.
II have no objection to anybody who
will not hamper me. / will be very glad
to have constable handy may want
assistance during the night. But if Mr.
Steinworth shows any symptoms of re-
turning to full consciousness it will be
better he should not have his mind dis
turbed at the sight of a policeman. He
is in very critical condition.
VERY we'll " said Inspector Briggs.
II will install my man in the next
room, and you will pass your word to
keep watch and guard over your patient
until we claim him. "
ayes If he is not claimed beforehand
by the higher powers.
''It is possible then, said Goringe
"that the worst may happen before
morning?"
Quite possible.
"Or that he may recoverT'
''It is possible he may recover. "
"He has made certain statement
which it would be most desirable he
should sign. viii you take charge Of
this statement, and get him to sign it if
he does return TO full consciousness?'
II will do my best. -
Leclerc stood with folded arms as he
spoke to the two officers, his eyes fixed
all the while on his patient There was
no trace of uneasiness in his voice or on
his features.
"The document win interest you con-
siderably if you would care to read il
over for Mr.. Steinworth before he puts
his name to il. "
Indeed -
at should think il would, doctor, y
Inspector Briggs emphatically declared
as Goringe passed some sheets of paper
To Leclerc
my interest for the present is cen
tered in the man here, " said Leclerc
quietly-''not in his statements "
About o'clock in the morning ther'
, was II knock at the door of l8 Felspal
road, and Constable Young admitted
his inspector and Detective Goringe.
lyon have been dozing, Young,
said the inspector, sternly, as soon a
the hall door was closed. Don't den.
it, you yawping idiotp'
The inspector as u rule did not Civ
way TO violent language, but a sleeping
sentinel was more than flesh and bloO'
could stand.
1T must have been the smell of tn
+ gentleman's chlorofurm, sir, " salt
T Young, ut loss for an excuse.
"Boshi" said Inspector Briggs.
4 'Is all right here?"
IAN right, sir.
. where is DIR. Leclerc?"
ASLEEP ON the lounge in the bac
room-the dining room.
{ "Where is your prisoner-the ma
yop were put in charge Of up stairs?'
HLOcked into his room, sir Hero
the key" fumbling in his pocket.
r, 'tHPon my soul, said Goringe, "thi
is lovely What odds, inspector, tina
> your bird is in his cageg'
"It's all right. Of course, sir, - sal
Ia Constable Young in plaintive voice
his conical head trembling like an a
pen
p. "'An right, you Internal idiot,
hope for your sake it is-that's all
y Inspector Briggs was in a fierce rag
&c Come, Goringe. I" said he, 'let I
10 wake up the young doctor, and see VIII
ID no has got 10 say. And you, sir, " tur1
ing to Constable Young, "go up stat
n and report what condition your prisons
is in And don I stop 10 inhale any chi
roform on the way"
As Constable Young was proceediT
20 ASCEND the STAIR use, a prey 70 indi
u nation, anger and amazement at h
chiefs unnecessary anxiety about q
safety Of Albert Steinworth. Mauri
o, Leelerc stepped into the hall
II was worn out, and came for
n stretch mere, A" he said. GOOD mornin