The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-11-04

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pears to have satisfied himself now"
well, doctor" said the inspector,
addressing himself to Leclerc, what do
you think of your ~patient?'
HE is very low, indeed" said Le-
clerc, a thoughtful shadow ON his pale
face. "You may discuss his condition
freely. He is deaf to everything at the
moment
"Is he fit for removal?"
"No; I was going to suggest that I
should stop up with him through the
night. He may take q sudden change
for the worse-or for the better" he
added, Though I fear a 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-"
"No 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 u witnesses"
explained Inspector Briggs.
II have no objection to anybody who
will not hamper me. I will be very glad
to have a constable handy-I may want
assistance during the night. But if MI.
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 a very critical condition"
Every WELL" 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."
eyes. If he is not claimed beforehand
by the higher powers"
lit is possible then," said Goringe,
"that the worst may happen before
morning."
"Quite possible"
"Or that he may recover"
"It is possible he may recover"
HE has made q certain statement
which it would be most desirable he
should sign Will 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.
1.-The document will interest You con-
siderably if you would care to read it
over for Mr.. Steinworth before he puts
his name to it"
"Indeed!'
II should think it would, DOCTOR"
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 Z o'clock in the morning there
was a knock at the door of 10 Felspar
road, and Constable Young admitted
his inspector and Detective Goringe.
"You have been doing, Young"
said the inspector, sternly, as soon as
the hall door was closed. Don't deny
it, you yawning idiot"
The inspector as a rule did not give
way to violent language, but a>~sleeping
sentinel was more than flesh and blood
could stand.
1T must have been the smell of the
gentleman's chloroform, SIR" said
Young, at a loss for an excuse.
"Bosh!' said Inspector Briggs.
els all right here?"
"All right, sir"
"Where is DR.. Leclerc?"
ASLEEP on the lounge in the back
roon-the dining room"
where is your prisoner-the man
you We're put in charge of up stairs"
Locked into his room, sir. Here is
the key" fumbling in his pocket.
"Pon my soul said Goringe, this
is lovely.> What odds, inspector, that
your bird is in his cage?"
Its all right, of course, sir, " said
Constable Young in a plaintive voice,
his conical head trembling like an as.
pen.
"'All right you Internal idiot? ]
hope for your sake it is-that's all"
Inspector Briggs was in q fierce rage
Come, Goringe," said he, "let u.
wake up the young doctor, and see what
he has got to say. And you, sir" turn
ing to Constable Young, Ego up stair,
and report what condition your prisone,
is in. And don't stop to inhale any chic
reform on the way"
As Constable Young was ~proceedin,
to ascend the staircase, a prey to indig
nation, anger and amazement at hi
chiefs unnecessary anxiety about tn
safety Of Albert Steinworth, Maurice
Leclerc stepped into the hall.
Il was worn out, and came for
stretch here" he said GOOD morning
gentlemen"
GOOD morning, doctor. How is you
patient?"
He has made a surprising recovery
and have been able to carry out YOU
instructions. Here is the statemen
signed" handing it to Detective Go,
inge.
Have you read this?" asked the d.
tective.
mo; not q word Of it."
"He is, Of course, in his bedroo,