Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-01-11

leave he replied, My regiment is
stationed at Aldershot, and when I'm
in town I put up at Lang's, in Jermyn
street. I use my club, though, chiefly
for my correspondence
I made a note Of the address given,
and awaited his further pleasure. But,
beyond reiteraring his determination
to have the mystery of his cousins
death solved. at any price, and appeal
ing 20 me almost pathetieally. 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 a
line Of introduction 10 Inspector Trail.
You need not be jealous" he re-
marked, drily, II have no WISH TO pit
him against you. But I should like 70
stir him up a biz, and he may be useful
in the matter Of the reward
Perhaps so,' I assented, curly, feel
ing a sudden and wholly uniustifiabIe
jealousy OF the inspector. However. I
worried the Introduction rs nicely as I
could. and Captain Arnewood took his
departure.
I utilized the luncheon hour by pay
ing a visit to Mr.. Hawkins md placing
him in possession OF recent occur
rences. He expressed his entire salts
action with the turn events had tax
IN, and especially with the outcome of
Captain ArnewOOd's visit.
This ArnewoOd business has already
proved a very profitable one he re-
marked, in his quiet, business-Iike way:
but it seems likely now to develop in
to a perfect little goId-mine. Given
carte-blanche from a rich client. in q
case involving unlimited inquiries and
expenses; why, the thing speaks for it
self"
Quite So, sir" I assented; "but
please remember that, If I am to de-
vote myself in real earnest to carving
out Captain Arnewood's wishes. I shall
have very little time to devote to other
inquiries; and, since you have been
laid up, my hands have been pretty
full"
Il know that" he reioined. with a
kindly smile, and I am not likely tn
forget it. Let me see, now. The trou.
bic Is that you cannot dnd time for this
ArnewOOd affair unless you are eased
OF other work. Very well; you must
De eased. that Is all. Collins must take
your place, as best he can. for the pres
ent; Just as he would have TO sIppo
ing, say, you broke your leg. Well, I'll
give Aim an extra CORRESPONDENCE
clerk. / feel quite well enough low to
Iook IN for an hour or so daily myself.
II | daresIy you'll find time to do the
same. / see no real difficulty, If we all
do our best"
Neither did l., under the proposed
conditions, for Collins my right-hand
nlanl,altnough more methodic than
brilliant, was thoroughly reliable and
Wen posted in the details Of the bust,
ness. l, accordingly, expressed nv full
concurrence with my chiefs proposal
Il right" he said, eheeriIy.
Ana now | don't mind telling you that
nothing would please me more than Ia
see you come u on top Of Scotland
laFd IN this business. OF course. r
Bear no tl-will TO your friend. INSPECT
or Trail, who, / make NO Doubt. Is an
excellent fellow as well as n most eff
cient officer. Still, il we are going 70
specialize this case. we can't afford to
supply the Yard with clues and hints
az we have been doing hitherto. After
al, success would mean far more To- rs
from a business point Of view. tina IA
Mr.. Trail"
You forget the E5,00O reward" I
suggested, driIy.
Wen, even that amount would fit
lust as comfortably in your pocket as
MS, he rejoined. But I was thinking
more or our Increased reputation as in
curry agents, should we get ahead Of
the criminal Investigation Depart-
nlent. II would place US at the top of
me profession. But there! Arrange
win Collins, and tell him he may ex-
pect to see me tomorrow afternoon -
duly carried out my Instructions
at. collins was highly pleased with his
temporary promotion, the extra clerk
was engaged, and when the office was
c.osed mat day felt that my chance
had come at last.