The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-05-25

there was apparently some argument.
but eventually the officer went Off.
leading tho man by the arm. despite
his continued protests, while Mora
looked after them with smile.
Mr.. Barnes saw and compvchended
all that had taken place. He smiled
also.
You may dispose of that man. my
boy, but now you have Jack Barnes to
deal with" he muscd
This is what had occurred. When
Mora left Mr.. NIitchcls house, Mr..
Barnes was satisfied that rs he jumped
into his cab lie merely exclaimed
Home" for he seemingly uttered but
single word. Mora being n man OF
wealth, the detective had rightly imag-
incd that he would como to the house
In n cab. TO be prepared against all
emergencies he had consequently sta
toned n cab within reasonable dis
tancc, the occupant OF which was one
Of his spies. When he saw the second
cab go by. therefore, hc felt assured
that. even though he might have madu
mistake, Mora would be watched. On
the suppositiOn, however, that he was
correct he had taken the elevated road,
which had enabled him to get to the
house ahead Of the vehicles. That he
had been compelled to wait so long
argued that Mora must have stopped
Oh the way, and Mr. Barnes would
have been very glad now for n few
words with his spy, who was being led
off by the policeman.
1t was evident that Mora had noticed
the cab following him and had craftily
rid himself Of the spy by having him
arrested. That he could have any sus-
picion OF the near presence of Mr.
Barnes seemed highly improbable.
Therefore the detective congratulated
himself upon his success and had no
fear that lie would be unable to keep
his man In sight for the rest of the
day.
Young Mora then went into his house,
and very shortly after Mr.. Barnes OBJ
served that the shutter of one of the
windows of the parlor was slightly
opened, just enough to enable any one
within to peep out.
Hes careful devil" growlcd the
detective, HE has heard of the double
spy method, and, even though he ought
10 feel certain that there Is no other spy
around, he is trying to discover one. I
must be very cautious"
The shutter was soon closed again,
and half an hour passed, with nothing
to break the monOtOny Of the watch,
when suddenly the door was opened,
and man came cut and walked rap
Idly down the street. Mr.. Barnes was
Dn ln int I,.,,
when he suddenly stopped, just in
time to prevent himself from passing
beyond the protection Of the door
Taking a shall opera glass from his
pocket, he looked at the man for some
moments and then at the various Win
dows of the house opposite.
you dcvil!' he muttcrcd half aloud.
You almost caught me that time. SO!
You've dressed your valet up In your
clothes and sent him out to be followed
by any spy who may be about. We'll,
my boy, the next time you try that OH
me don't select man who takes three
strides to your one. All! There you
are, are you?"
This time it was Mora himself who
came out of the house dressed in to-
be altogether at ease and to he care
less whether detectives were about or
not, for without haste and without
looking back lie quietly walked up the
street.
"Shall l follow him or his man."
thought Mr.. Barnes. Il believe that
he is the sort who would never make
n confidant Of any one. The valet was
but decoy in case l had another spy
posted near his house. lie will himself
attend to whatever business he has in
hand"
Mr.. Barnes now came cautiously
forth and began shadowing Mora with
the skill Of veteran. In the side
street lie kept SO far in the rear ana
always so near door or tree box
that IL Mora had turned his head ever
so quickly he would not have seen Mr..
Barnes. On Broadway, which they
soon reached, the crowded nature of
the thoroughfare made it possible to
keep closer, but lie never riskcd to ap.
proach too near
And so they passed on down Broad.
way, the detective always keeping dis
creetly at proper distance. until
they approached Dclmonico's. Here
Mora went in and. taking seat ut n
table near the window, satisfied Mr..
Barnes by his action that he no longer
supposed that lie was watched. What
ever the business which had called him
out, he seemed to be In no haste, for
he took his time over his luncheon
then called some acquaintanccs whom
he recognized and ordered wine and
cigars, which they all discussed to.
gether until more than two hours had
elapsed. Then, suddenly looking at his
watch, lie seemed surprised to find it so
late, for he spoke few words to his
friends then hurried ont and crossed