The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-26


ed Delmonico's Here Mora went in and.
taking a seat at table near the window.
satisfied Mr. Barnes by his action that he
no longer supposed that he was watched.
Whatever 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 acduaintances whom
he recognized and ordered wine and ci-
gars. which they all discussed together
until more than two hours had elapsed.
Then, suddenly looking at his watch. he
seemed surprised 70 find IL so late. for he
spoke few words TO his friends, then
hurried out and crossed quickly TO Sixth
avenue Mr.. Barnes OF course kept him
i'm sight and took a street car following
the one into which Mora had Jumped
Much 10 The surprise OF the detective.
Mora alighted al the Jefferson Market
police station and went into the court
room At the risk OF being observed Mr.
Barnes followed as far as the doorway.
where. with nod TO the policeman on
guard, he placed himself so that ne could
peep In.
Very soon he understood Mora's errand
He had visited the place 10 make a
charge against the spy whom he had
caused TO be arrested, and TO Mr.. Barnes
chagrin his man was nned $40 for annoy
ing Mr. Mora and was, moreover. warned
not to repeat the offense.
screened him while Mora passed out. but
the young man now walked so rapidly
that Mr. Barnes feared to take the time
TO have few words with his man. who
was paving his fine, lest he should lose
sight OF Mora. He felt certain that ne
had remained up town merely to keep
this engagement at the police court, put
that now. the AFFAIR being settled and the
spy ordered not 10 follow him. he would
hasten to attend TO that which he was 30
unwilling to have any one witness
There Il a station OF the elevated road
only few steps away from the Jener-
son Market courthouse. and Mora ran up
the stairway three steps at a jump. he
seemed 10 be in a hurry. Mr. Barnes
hsstened after him, for a train was ap-
preaching. He was compelled to take the
risk of being seen. lest by too much cau-
ton he sAe,,lA-iese his man altogether.
But though he was scarcely ten rect De-
hind him. as they passed the ficket chop-
per Mora took no notice OF him. not even
looking back. Mr.. Barnes. however step
ped into different car.
At Bleecker street, the very next sta
ton Mora left the train. thus again prov
ing his anxiety now 10 reach his desu-
nation. for he had taken the elevated road
for a ride OF less than half a mile. Des-
cending TO the street, he walked rapidly
eastward and Mr.. Barnes began 10 sus-
pect that he was now going TO the mouse
in Essex street, which surmise proved
correct
The basement OF this old fashioned
house had been converted into a small
shop, which was at this time occupied
BY n baker and IL was into the baker =
shop, instead OF through the main en-
trance. that Mr.. Barnes was surprised 10
see Mora go Anxious TO learn, IL pos
sible what his object was, Mr.. Barnes
xrln and naenpd be-
tween the huge loaves OF bread which
almost obscured the whole interior. He
saw the baker give Mora a letter, which
the latter opened and read, and then
turning came out so quickly that Mr..
Barnes would have had no chance TO
conceal himself had there been any lurk-
ing place near by, which there was not.
He did the next best thing. which was
TO walk away as fast as possible In the
hope that Mora might go in an opposite
erection or. II not that he might fail
10 recognize him
Imagine Mr. Barnes charsrin when
Mora caught up with him. touched him
on the shoulder and caused him TO turn
and face him
We'll Mr. Barnes" said Mora IT hope
| have not inconvenienced you any by
taking so long To eat my luncheon. Too
bad could not ask you In. but I had
some friends with me who are n little
particular about their associates. and they
draw the line at detectives. You under
stand?"
Then, with n tantalizing laugh. he
turned and walked off. leaving Mr..
Barnes speechess with astonishment.
How the deuce did he know that |
was following him2" exclaimed MF-
Barnes, forgetting that he was alone and
speaking aloud
''He did not know It," said a voice.
which made Mr.. Barnes even more
amazed. for he recognized the speaker as
Mr.. Mitchell.
"Mr. Mitchell he cried "By all that's
wonderful what brought you here?"
~ came by the elevated as far as possi-
BILE. You see, was afraid that | should
be too late"
Too late for what7"
ITO late TO see what have seen"
And what have you seem"
"All that has occurred | have been
here ever since left you this morning
DO you mean that you came directly
here from your house,
II do not think that | wasted as much
as a minute. You see, ! recognized at a
glance the Importance Of being here"
And | did not!' groaned Mr. Barnes
'oh. yes. you did" said Mr. Mitchell.
only YOU took the wrong way OF reach
ing here Instead OF using your brains.
tenn Force Of habit. | suppose"
MIR. Mitchell. ! have made a blunder
! admit IL. and feel sore enough without
your chsiing. But never mind Thank
heaven. YOU foresaw that the next move
would be made here. and so you came
direct 10 the scene Of action and awaited
developments. Was that it,"
Yes. That was the way In which I
argued 1t out. But YOU would have been
here on time ~ YOU had not made the
mistake OF following the wrong man"
What do YOU mean2"
Mora dressed HIS servant up I'm hts
clothes You probably detected the trick
and concluded that he was merely useng
the man as a decoy"
Yes ! did not believe that he would
trust his servant In an importan; matter"
"Ah. but he did not need 20 make
conhdant of him! what his man had 10
do was very simple"
How do YOU mean? what has oc-
currcd?"
y came here sarty and have loltered
In the saloon opposite ever since After
time a carriage drove up. and n man
dressed IN the clothing which Mora wore
at my house alighted I saw at once