Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-09-28
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TEMPTING.
But the Burgular Was Too Squeamish.

Mr.. Billions awoke to find the cold
muzle of a revolver pressed against
his temple.
Excuse me- said a pleasant voice
at his bedside. I'm sorry to have to
awaken you. Believe me | shouldn't
do it except for the fact that you have
the key to the secret safe in
chamois skin belt around your waist"
"Why, how in the world" gasped
Mr. Billions, did you eyer-say, who
are you, anyway
you will pardon me, said his
midnight visitor, IF prefer to re-
main incog. 1t saves me great deal
of annoyance. You will also pardon
me, am sure, if | touch this slide
and throw on the light. There. that
is better. You see, it will be neces-
sary for you to tumble among the
bedclothes to get that key, and |
like to be sure there is no treachery."
swell, III be-look here, what do
you want in here?"
ITS rather a waste of time" said
the stranger, but it is early yet,
and | don't mind telling YOU In the
hidden safe over the fireplace behind
the picture of Eve in the first spring
fashions are the Billions diamonds
that were brought from the bank to-
day and worn to the reception tonight
value, $2j0,000; also some few thou
sands ready cash paid you IN little
deal after banking hours
Don't mention it," said Mr.. Bill
lions as he secured the key and hand
ed it out, keeping his eye meantime
on the revolver. mo Inconvenience
whatever. But I do wish you would
put up your pistol. Firearms always
make me nervous"
with pleasure" said the polite
burglar. Just get up and seat your
self in this rocker. You are not sus-
ceptble to colds, are you?"
mo. And besides, it's very pleasant
in here" said Mr.. Billions, as he took
the proffered chair and his visitor
put up his gun. But wouldn't mind
a glass OF wine if you will kindly get
it from the table for me. Thank you.
Shall pour one for you?"
mo, thank you. never drink dur
ing business hours"
Mr.. Billions poured the wine slowly
and drank it thoughtfully.
"This will be quite nice little
eh-stroke of business for you" he
said finally. DO you-er-operate
extensively?
"No," said the burglar. 81 never
make any small ventures. ! have not
done anything now for two years ex-
cept mere practice work. The last
one was a 100000 transaction. Per
haps you remember it,
"Old Bonder's, case?" said Mr.. Bill
ions, with sudden CLEAN of appre-
citation. WAS that yours? But Of
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