The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-08-12
certain that should you see that man again

certain that should you see that man again
you would recognize him?"
Certain, Mars Lang. Certain
Then go home and give this note to
your mistress. Do not give it to her IN
til after Herman Craven has left the
house. She will give you missive for
me. Put on your best suit-not a coach
mans toggery, but the suit you spark that
girl Of Freeman's in, and be here at twelve
o'clock"
"G'long, Mars Lang. Wha' you know
bout my sparkin'?'
well, be here Go now. want no de-
lay"
At nine o'clock Sellars again entered the
private Office of Postmaster Grady.
"Sellars. By the great guns exclaim-
ed Grady, leaping TO his feet. You are
just in the nick of time. l was about to
send for you. Here is letter that arriv-
ed this morning. You can see it is ad-
dressed to Herman Craven, presid It of
The Cape Fear Bank and is marked
personal l do not think it pertains to
bank business. Look at it,
Sellars took the envelope in his hand
"Postmarked Baltimore" he observed.
If | mistake not, it is the letter l have
been looking for
With sponge from the postmaster 9
desk he moistcned the mucilage on the
back of the envelope and soon held the
sheet of paper it had contained before his
eyes.
Good heavens he presently exclaim-
ed, while his hand trembled and his fea-
lures paled. Il half expected it, several
days ago. One mystery is a mystery no
l,rr L.
much. The scoundrel. The numbering
hound. Cool, consummate, smiling vii
lain though you are, ere twenty-four hours
roll by l will have you in my grasp"
Why, Sellars, | never saw you so work
ed up"
You have discretion, Grady; read
that
The postmaster did so, and became
scarcely less agitated than was the de-
tective.
Not a word Grady, and ask me no
questions, | beg you; but give me the use
Of your desk for ten minutes, and furnish
me a large envelope-not of the official
kind. but one that will contain considera-
hle bulk. | think ! can counterfeit his
hand. If not, it does not matter
\ half hour later Sellars entered the ex-
press office, bearing large yellow cnvel-
ope on the upper left-hand corner of
which were these figures, $1,000
He looked twice at the address on the
envelope before he approached the win
dow bearing above it the words: "Valua-
bic Packages"
Il wish this package to 60 out on the
Baltimore express at siN-thirty tonight, '
he said to the clerk, land without fail |
wish no one 10 know of the fact that such
Il package is in existence save those who
will handle it,
Your desires shall be carefully com
Piled with, Mr.. SelIars. You have been
of great service to our company and we
Will not neglect your wishes
"Thanks.' said Sellars as he pocketed
his receipt But his eyes followed the
package until it had disappeared in the
iron road safe of the company before he
left the office.
He walked with a lighter step and a
happier heart on his way to his home than
he had when but a short time before he
had left there, and his left hand often
arose inStiuctiyely TO his breast pocket,
where rested the missive that had wrought
this change.
''Golly, Oar comes Mars Lang" ex-
claimed Calhan, who in front OF the house
was making kite for Willie, while Mrs.
Sclars, seated on the piazza, was looking
on. ''Shu's you born, MsSus Martha, he
got cherry ting befo' him. He got de right
clue at las. dat he is..''
Hush, Calban,'
Has Adam arrived?" asked the detcc-
tive, as he entered the gate
Oar he comes, Mars Lang. Look at
De Niger, He dressed up lax he gwine
see dat gal Oh Doc Freeman's"
Bring him in the Office, Calban," said
Scllars, rs he entered the house. followed
by his wife.
Lang. Lang, tell me-
Smooth sailing, wife, from now on
God bless YOU,
Here him, Mars Lang,
We'll, Adam, have you a letter for
me-
Yes. Mars Lang. Here it is"
Yes, well, be seated until | read it, y
and Selars was soon doing so, and over
his shoulder we will do likewise:
Dear Mr.. Scllars-ln compliance with
your request | send Adam. Keep him
as long as you desire, Herman will not
know of his absence for some days at
least. If he inquiries for him he will be
| informed that l have sent him on an er-
rand. That God may aid and direct the
one who is our sole reliance at this trying
time devoutly pray Yours sincerely.
"HARRIET NJ. DE ROSETTE."
God bless the girl" exclaimed Lang
as he thrust the letter into his pocket.
Now. Adam,'' he continued, do not
leave the house until you do so with me
at SIX o'clock this evening You will ac-
company me on n trip up the road"
DE railroad. Mars LangE"
Yes. Adam, de railroad Now you see
how important | consider you, when |
leave Calban behind and take you with
me"
"Yon gwine lcf CaIban benin, Mars
/ Lanc?'
Yes, Calhan, this time. It is Adams
eyes that require; but while we are gone
have an important mission for you. \
very important one | wish you 10 keen
your eyes on Herman Craven from the
time he leaves the court house at night I'M
til he enters the door OF the DeRosette
residence; 70 watch that door until he de-
parts therefrOm. and TO see him again
enter the court house. to do the same to.
morrow and each successive day until my
return. He must not leave the city with
on, your knowledge. You UNDERESTIMATE
Yes, Mars Lang. and he sha'nt But
what | gwine do if he goes 10 De train
Go to Lawyer DobhS and notify him
At once Of what train he has departed on.
But | do not think you viii have that
trouble. Be careful that he does not sus-
poet you are watching him
''Trus' me fer DAT. Mars Lang"
Il do. CaIban ! do" exclaimed Sci
lars. as he turned from the room.
The balance Of the day dragged hy slow,
" 10 the detective; nor did he feel content
until he was seated in one Of the Whining
ton and Weldon coaches. at sjx-thirry.
and until the train drew ont of the depot
and sped uorthward through the pines
ALAN. the coachman. was seated in the
c"ntrahand car. the pToude>t African in
nh the Sunny South. and he on" though,
that kept ringing through his head was:
Is cwine long wild Mars Lang to fine
dc man what answer 10 de name ub c. \.
STEPHENS
Ito he concjnuedl