The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-08-13
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hrst time by a good many tnat ne had
crossed the threshold but he had not
before had any dealing with the prce-
ent home secretary.
Captain Richmond" the secretary
queried with q quick scrutiny Of the
face Of his visitor. who returned the
look rs he inclined his head. sit
down, sir. am pleased TO meet you.
! understand that you were commis-
d toned by my predecessor to inquire
into the abuses in connection with the
control of Dlackepham prison, and that
your inquiry was entirely successful.
I believe"-with q smile-"that YOU
were sentenced TO four years, end
were liberated on a ticket-of-leave BY
order of my predecessor. after eight
months incarceration. Have you since
reported yourself to tbs police, as you
are bound to by the conditions OF the
ticket to do?"
NO" Captain Richmond replied, 81
have not reported myself"
Good" returned the secretary, that
will facilitate matters. l wish you. If
to return to prison life, TO enter Shash-
nal prison, and see If you can get to the
root of the mystery there. II you care
TO take up the matter, and are success
fll, you will not find this office un-
grateful. When will you be ready tor
arrest"
"The day after tomorrow, II that will
suit"
Very well. Be in Chandos street
between and 4 o'clock on Wednesday
morning, with a chisel and few other
handy burglars tools in your pockets.
Sergeant Crane will be there to ar
rest you, as before. will arrange
that you serve your sentence at Shash-
nal"
How shall l communicate with
you?"
zone Of the visiting justices will
make a point Of seeing you privately
whenever he visits Shashnal," the sec
retary replied. "You will say only as
little as necessary to the justice; what
ever you tell him shall know the same
day, so that If you will be able to see
me with very little delay. Have /
made by wishes clear?" u
Perfectly so, sir"
'Ts there anything can do for you?"
Nothing, unless you can expedite
my arrival at Shashnal. l am itching
to get there"
you are interested, Ell? Well. ]
cannot do much to expedite your SEN
tence, but what can be done judicious-
iy shall, promise you. The prelimi-
naries must, Of course, be extremely
annoying may add" the secretary
said, holding out his hand, "if you car
ry this matter through successfully
you may rely upon any influence may
have in the matter of a queens mes
sengership, for which ! see your name
time"
an get to the root of the matter"
Captain Richmond muttered, as he
walked toward the Strand, IF it has
root?"
"Thirty-nine! Do you call that the
way TO roll your bcd?"
Whats the matter with it?"
mo back questions, please!" shouted
the warden, ''or, as sure as your names
'Arris I'll dock your grub! Roll that
bed, now, Or report! Next time,
mind, report"
He slammed the door to and went
down tie corridor.
Thirty-nine smiled blandly after him.
when l get out of this and that
man is dismissed-and I'll take good
care he is-I'll waylay him and give
him one Of the soundest hidings he ever
had. The question is, when shall
get out of here? Five days of the Ave
years gone, and don't see anything
queer. Still there's a decent balance
left for discoveries"
The cell door swung open and an
other warden looked in.
"Thirty-nine, talking! Won't do. my
lad--won't dol"
Saying my prayers" replied Thirty
nine.
Say 'em to yourself. my lad"
And the door slammed to again.
Early in the evening of the same day
The head warden looked into cell thirty
nine.
"All right?" he inquired genially, as
he looked Thirty-nine carefully over.
Eyes, thank you," the convict re-
sponded with some surprise.
Fell yourself as comfortable as at
Blackenham? 'Orrid ole, Blackenham!
Nearly as bad for the officers as the
prisoners. Was there four years my
self"
Thirty-nine pricked up his ears
nervously.
my names Williams" the warden
continued with increasing affability.
''Remember me" No? Well, p'r'aps
not. Can't say remember you. But
we see SO many new faces while you
don't, SO thought you might remem-
her me. Stop. though. Weren't you
In for coming at Blackenham? 'Ouse-