The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-02-19
ON EVEN TERMS.

"You appear to forget that this fellow
Vaughan has the reputation OF being
one of the most desperate criminals
that ever stepped. king of the Coin
ers' he is rightly named; but it is
chiefly because he is at the head of a
dangerous gang. And because, by
lucky chance, you have found out that
he is living in private lodgings under
an assumed name, makes it none the
less risky for US two alone to attempt
lis capture"
1t was decidedly dissatisfied tone
that Mr.. Roche, the weu-knoWn detec-
tive, urged upon his superior officer the
hazardous nature Of the business
they were upon; but Arnold Bond
merely smiled good-humoredly as he
'esponded:-
"Whatever risk there may be, Roche:
l think 1 shall face. And as expect
to take our man entirely by surprise,
in the very bosom Of his family, l
don't anticipate much resistance. Still,
am prepared for it, and don't think
that he will easily give us the slip. For
the rest, you will simply carry out my
instructions" and the last few words
were spoken in way which etfectually
silenced any further objections from
he other.
The last rays of twilight were fading
when, on this summer evening, the two
disguised detectives knocked at the
door of an Notwithstanding house
in quiet street Of the East end OF
London.
Almost Immediately, respectable
looking woman opened the door, and
stepping back, said, before Bond could
speak:
"Ah, sir, I don't believe they ex-
pected YOU again; but it's well you've
come, for the poor mite is very bad,
hey say"
With the ever-ready wit of shrewd
detective, quick to take advantage of
the slightest error, Bond instantly
checked the exclamation Of surprise
which sprang instinctively to his lips,
md, stepping in, quietly observed:
"Indeed, 1 am sorry to hear that.
Our usual friend could not come him
self, but, as his partner, 1 thought 1t
advisable to look in again. Let me
see-N1rs. Sutton, second floor, IS 1t
1ot?"
Neither of the detectives scarce ven
tured to breathe as they anxiously
waited to see the result Of this rather
baphazard remark.
"Oh, I took you for DR.. Dalton his
self, sirl Yes, second floor. Its rather
dark, but daresay you can find your
way up. Lor' ! never knowed before
! IS how the doctor had partner"
This gentleman is merely a friend
of mine. If you don't mind, he will
wait for me in the passage. 1 don't
suppose will be many minutes" Bond
said, inwardly chuckliDg with satisfac,
ton at the lucky mistake which had
undoubtedly, saved him and his com
panion no little trouble at the outset
Leaving his subordinate-Who had
previously received careful instructions
Arnold Bond, with heart beating a
little faster than usual, cautiously
mounted the dark, narrow staircase ano
tapped at closed door facing him.
Then, without waiting for any reply
he instantly opened it, and as quickly
stepped into the room and shut the
door after him again.
, Surrender yourself my prisoner
Michael Vaughan, alias Ralph Sutton
he said sternly, as tal, bearded mar
sp~ang hastily to his feet with startled
[ exclamation and confronted him.
A momentary pause; then, with al
oath, the coiner snatched up a chair
and raising it above his head was about
to hurl is at the detective; but az
! quickly dropped it as his eye rested OF