Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-10-02

suggested that after he had arranged
matters he should saunter out, walk
about the streets until dark, then return
to the hotel and be ready when George
should call for him at 8 o'clock the
next morning.
After these arrangements we separat-
ed, George and I following to ascertain
If he was being watched or shadowed
by detectives. When he entered the ho-
tel we remained in view Of the entrance.
It was not long before be reappeared
and walked leisurely along the street.
A few seconds after we saw another
man come out, cross the street and go
in the same direction. followed him,
and was soon satisfied that he was keep
ing Mac in view. This sort Of double
hunt was kept up until dusk, when
Mao returned to his hotel, unconscious
that moment later his "shadow" en-
tered the place also. Here was "stun-
ner, no mistake, though it was no more
than we had anticipated among the pos
sibilities. Still I had INDUCED in the
hope that the bank would rely entirely
upon the passport system, and take no
further steps for a day or two, which
was all the time required to carry out
our plan. Though Mao had good nerve,
it was already somewhat shaken, and
surely the situation would have IN.
nerved most men. Therefore, fearing
that the certain knowledge Of imminent
danger might still further confuse him
and cause some false move, we deter
mined to keep our discovery to our
selves
George next proceeded to an obscure
part of the town, and stopping at q
small but respectable looking tavern he
engaged room for the next day; also a
carriage, with an English speaking
driver, to be IN. readiness at O'Clock
the next morning. Promptly at the hour
he was at the livery stable, where he
found the carriage ready, and was driv-
en- to the Hotel d'Europe. Sending the
driver up to the Office on the second
floor, Mao soon appeared and informed
him that he had promised to take to the
station man who was stopping at the
hotel "He is going to 8. Romao by the
same train,". continued Mao, "and
seems a good fellow. for I had a long
talk with him last night"
Upon seeing signs Of disapproval in
my face he explained, "Wel, you know,
he said he could not get carriage at 80
early an hour in the morning, and I
t661enS It ccrss>dp no harm to take
him in, and he, Is waiting up stairs" "
Here Joined them, Nspd it would be
difficult for the reader to i.uagine the
effect of this surprising communication
upon our minds. for it was clear enough
that this was the very person who had
been "shadowing" Mac the day before
and had skillfully ingratiated himself
into his new friends confidence. 1could
but admire his nerve in asking con:
templated victim for asrideto the sta
tion. said to Mac: "What in the world
can you be thinking Of? Don't you see
you are blocking our whole plan? 60
up and tell him your carriage is loaded
down with luggage and express your
regrets that you cannot accommodate
him."
During this time the baggage was
being placed In the carriage, and as
soon as Mao had dismissed his "passen-
GER" "who for some reason did not show
himself, we started rapidly for the sta
tion. On the way I requested him to
avoid making any new friends until he
should find himself well out at sea- I
said:
lit might be fatal to attract the at
tention Of any one or to let any one see
you leave the train. Of course this new
acquaintance of yours is only country
man, but it is not possible to foresee
what disaster the least mistake or want
of caution might originate. These cars
are on the English system-divided into
compartments. You must go into the
station, stand near the ticket office un-
til your new acquaintance comes, then
observe if he buys first class. If so,
you take second, and vice versa. Pay
no attention to him and let him see you
get into your compartment, but keep an
eye on his movements. In case he comes
to get in where you are, despite the diff
ferent class Of the tickets, tell him the
compartment is engaged. Everything
depends on how you carry yourself
through the next 30 minutes. A single
false step, word too little or too much;
will surely prove fatal to all" "
In accordance with our prearranged
plan, stopped the carriage opposite the
station, it being still dark Mac alight-
ed, went straight inside, and in few
minutes saw his passenger" come
putting in. nearly out Of breath. Un-
questionably supposing Macs baggage
to be already on the train, he purchased
q ticket, and after seeing his intended
victim enter compartment got into
another himself just as the train began
to move.
This was the vital moment for which
Mac had been waiting, and having pre-
viously unlocked with his master car key
the door opposite he stepped off on that
side, hastily crossed to the other plat
form Of the dimly lighted station and
made his way unnoticed into the street.
While this vas passing sat in the car
riage, and it was not many minutes be-
fore had the satisfaction Of seeing Mac
coming back to me. But for the benefit
of the driver we then had dialogue
somewhat as follows:
1T is too bad. Our friends have not
arrived. What shall we do?"
"Well, I suppose we must 60 back to
the hotel and wait for the afternoon
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