Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-04-05
What his own share was to be he
omitted to stake.

What his own share was to be he
omitted to stake.
III.
Accompanied by one of his young
men. and with a roll of crisp bank
notes snugly ensconced in aninner breast
pocket, Mr.. Sharpe, at eight o'clock the
following evening. wendell his way 10
Parker street. He had adopted the
further precautiOn Of taking a revolver
with him. so that he felt in position
to entertain no misgiyings as 10 his
personal safety, or the security of his
employers money and the equivalent
for which it was 10 be transferred.
Trust them no further than you can
sse them. was Nj Fishers parting
word of caution, advice which his sen
Tor felt in too high spirits TO think Of
resenting.
Depend on NE for that Fisher. I
hope 10 back under TWO hours You
Will wait for me-
Mr.. Martin welcomed his visitors
cordially. He was pTUfuse in his apOli-
gies that the little matter could not be
settled there and then. but the instruc-
tons of his principals were peremptOry.
he said. and Mr.. Sharpe would agree
with him that any risk of the negotia-
lions falling through must be avoided
at all hazards. As lney left the house
he was careful TO look back 10 make
sure that they were not being shad-
owed. a precautiOn followed by the 9TH
CT of his companions. Each suspected
the other though outwardly on the
friendlest terms.
They entered a large house, very
much in want Of repair thought the
detective as he stumbled up the creak-
ing staircase without a ray of light TO
illuminate the way. On the third land
ing his guide pushed open door and
struck a match TO light a candle that
stood ready on the mantlepiece. The
room was of the most squahd descrip-
ton. but not without signs of prepare
tons having been made for expected
visitors In the adjoining department
Mr.. Shapes quick ear detected the
voices of men. whom he saGeiy conclud-
ed TO be Mr. Martins actual principals.
1T would not be professional for
them to see YOU said the latter Il
suppose YOU want TO make sure of the
identity OF the jewels?'
Certainly"
81 will bring them, but they may first
ask 20 see the money
Il cannot let the money out of my
sight. was the prompt and decisive an
swer.
In a second Mr.. Martin was back
carrying a shabby black bag. He open
ed il. however. without parting with it,
One glance at its contents satisfied the
detective.
Here is the money" said he, as his
fingers rested on the bag.
Mr.. Martin counted the notes, while
the other negoiater reckOued up Sc
verally the contents of the bag. The
latter was satisfied. al all events. but
not so M Martin, who was clearing
his throat preparatory 70 speaking
you see. Mr.. Sharpe. this is all fair
and above board. as I told YOU II would
be, but my men are bad TO please about
the money. You couldn't let them have
another hundred, could you2'
Impossible. That's all the money I
brought with me. Besides. I have no
instructions 10 pay any such additional
sum"
Il knew this afternoon they wanted
an extra hundred. but hoped TO satisfy
them with The five in hand. They
seem 70 prefer six in the bush. Shall
ne cry quits until We have seen your
principal? The men are anxious for
the deal. but only at the price have