Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-19

Mr.. Johnson, EeneIdly SuPPo'-H
the cleyerest and keenest of all Scotland
-, uuckered has brows over the
problem. During linn he managed 10
slim into. and. with practised hands, ran
sack Dolly's berth. But he found nothing
at all discriminating in the single caDlh-
trunk. unless a bottle of hair deplatory
and another of dye could be deemed so.
| The clothing was all of good make ana
quality, and as the intruder noted lle
caTefully-worked initials, ID. A., on
| everything, he shook his head doubttully.
Under the circumstances a mistake was
a very serious matter, And the Illimani
was rapidly nearing the Australian coast.
If he was TO make a coup he had no time
to lose. Monsieur Deschamps occupied
a deck-chair aft; and. while its occupant
was at luncheon i'm the second saloon on
the following day, Mr.. Johnson made as
free with his belongings as he had done
with Dolly's, and with a little more sue
cess. In the pockets Of a pair OF old trou-
sers he found a tiny key with only one
ward. at sight Of which his eyes glistened:
MN" he muttered as he stepped out
onto the empty deck; the rest Of the
bunch are overheard, I suppose. Over
looked this one, evidently. Didn't think
Tony was so careless. But what's he
done with the stun? Sent II after the
keys? No, / can't believe THAI, after
going 10 50 mucn trouble.
one morning, listlessly observing the
little procession emerging from the in
valid Frenchman's cabin, as usual-hrst.
Monsieur Deschamps. walking very
slowly and holding OF tight to things in
his path; then the q~uartermaster, laden
with chair and rugs, mounting up 10
the second promenade deck-an idea fash
ed across the watching detectives brain,
and ere night he managed TO have a
chat with the quartermaster.
"Yessir," said the latter, in answer to
a question. Poor chap, e thinks a lot
o that cheer. I've got to put Il in is
berth every night so keerful as II It
were med o. glass.
well, I'm ready" said Johnson TO the
Captain. shortly after this. You've been
very good. and haven't bothered me
much. Now l want your help. You
must get the doctor to send for the
Fra to the dispensary on some
pretence or other. Then Miss E.gnew
must be called to interpret. Presently
we two will drop in; and. then-wel. IL
I'm right. you'll see some fun. II I'm
not, thercll be wigs on the green. But
l can put it off any longer, although
not as sure as ia like 20 be. Once we
get TO Albany, the fats In the fire; for
i cannot wait 10 shadow people: nor can
you very well prevent the Westralian
from landing"
As the Captain and Mr.. Johnson STROLL
ed into the dfspensary that evening
Deschamps was speaking.
MATS oui. Monsieur lie docteur," said he.
'je crols bien que, depuis que Pai uris
yotre derniere mixture je me fails plus de
"He says" translated Dolly, that
since he took that last medicine he feels
better"
Hello, Tony. old manr' suddenly ex-
the detective, who had been
standing in one corner Of the rather
dim room. I'm sorry 10 hear OF your
being so i'll. How do you like the
Jim Watson!' shouted the sbom
as he stared from the clean.
hawk-eyed. massive-jawed man
before him TO the gray wig, beard. and
spectacles on the deck.
And how's my little friend the KIDD
Watson. stepping 10 the door.
nd noting, with a breath OF relief. the
dior fade out OF Dolly's checks. and the .
amiliar, hunted look he knew so Wen
teal over both their faces. mo. YOU
on't!' he continued. suddenly whipping
mt a revolver. and presenting II az TONY
whose hand was quietly stealing round
o his hip-pocket. The other laughed
arelessly. and taking a cigar out OF his {
ase, lii It; while Watson, turning 10
astonisned skipper. and doctor. said: :
Allow me, gentlemen. 10 present to you ;
Anthony Green alias Jenkins alias )
Sschamps, and a dozen others, and Mas .
Pr William Dawson, better known az
he Kid. the Dinah. Young Dutch. etc. :
ne former gentlemen the leading artist 3
{ his profession, the latter the female I