Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-01-11

leave" he replied. "Aly regiment is
stationed at Aldcrshot. and when I'm
i'll town put up ut Lang's, in Jermyn
street. l use my club. though. chiefly
for my correspondence.
| made note of the address given
and awaited his further pleasure. But.
beyond reiteating his determination
to have the mystery of his Cousins
death solved. at any price. and appeal
ing to me almost pathetically, to do
my utmost. he had but little more to
say of any moment. Somewhat to my
surprise lin view of his avowed con-
tempt for the police he asked me for Il
line of Introduction to Inspector Traill.
You need not be Jealous" he re-
marked, drily, Il have no wish to pit
him against you. But should like to
stir him up bit. and he may be useful
in the matter Of the reward"
Perhaps So" | assented, curtly. feel
ing IL sudden and wholly unjustifiable
jealousy of the inspector. However. I
Worled the Introduction rs nicely as I
could, and Captain Arncwocd took his
departure.
utilized the luncheon hour by pay
ing Il visit to Mr.. Hawkins and placing
him in possession of recent occur
rences. He expressed his entire salts
faction with the turn events had talk
en-. and especially with the outcome of
Captain Arnewood's visit.
This ArnewooG business has already
proved very profitable one he, re-
marked. in his quiet, busincss-like way:
bat it seems likely now to develop in
to a perfect little gold-mine. Given
cartr-blanche from rich client. in a
case involving unlimited inquiries and
expenses; why, the thing speaks for it,
self"
quite so. sir" | assented; 'bu,
please remember that. if I am to de-
vote myself i'll real earnest to CARRYING
out Captain ArneWOOd's wishes, shall
have very little time to devote to Othe,
inquiries; and, since you have berl
laid up. my hands have been prett,
FULL
Il know that" he rejoineu, with a
klndly smile, land l am not likely to
forget it. Let me see, now The trou
Die is that you cannot find time for this
ArneWood affair unless you are easet'
OF other work. Very we'll; YOU mus
be eased, that is all. Collins must take
your place. as best he can. for the pres
ent: just as he would have to suppos
ing. say. you broke your leg. Well II
give MN an extra correspondence
clerk. l feel quite we'll enough now t.
look in for au hour or so daily myself
ana daresay you'll find time to do tn,
same. | see no real difficulty. if we al
do orr best"
Neither did l. under the propose,
conditions. for Collins my right-han
man)althougl more methodc tina.
brilliant. WAS thoroughly reliable ans
well posted i'll the details of the bust
ness. l, accordingly. expressed my full
concurrence with my chiefs proposal
That's right" he said, cheerily
And now don't mind telling YOU thai
nothing would please me more than t.
see you come out on top of Scotland
YARD IN this business. OF course ]
pear no lll-Will to your friend. Inspect.
OF Iralll. who, make no doubt, is an
excellent fellow as we'll as most eff.
Gent officer. Still, if we are going to
specialize this case, we can't afford to
supply the Yard with clues and hints
as we nave been doing hitherto. After
all. success would mean far more to us
from business point of view, than Il.
Mr.. Trall"
You forget the $4,000 reward"
suggested, drily.
"Well, even that amount would fiji
just as comfortably in your pocket as
his" he rejoined. But l was thinking
more of our increased reputation as in
quiry agents. should we get ahead of
the Criminal Investigation Depart.
ment. 1t would place us at the top OF
the profession. But there. Arrang1
with Collins, and tell him he may ex
2ect to see me tomorrow afternoon"
| duly carried out my instructions.
Nh. Collins was highly pleased with hi.
."mporary promotion. the extra clerl
%hs engaged. and when the office WA.
r,osad that day I felt that my chanc,
lad come at last.