The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-25

Come. No violence" he exclaimsl
rising quickly and graspng Mora's up
raised arm The younger man wreched
himself loose by n quick movement and
turned to confront Mr. Mitchell
And who are your he cried. You
have been sitting by In silence while this
this thief taker has been trying to
twist something out Of my mouth which
he could use TO place rope around my
neck. A nice business you both are In"
You do not know me. Mr.. Mora, or
YOU would not speak so harshly. In my
conversations with Mr.. Barnes have
argued that you are innocent"
II presume you expect me 10 be CRATE
ful to you for that. Well. ! am not. I
am not guilty. and I defy all such detec-
tlves as this Mr.. Barnes here"
You may defy me as much as you
| like, said Mr. Barnes hotly, exasr Grated
| by the contemptuous words which had
| been used, but you have admitted that
| since the murder you had the plaid suit
! In your possession and that you attempt
ed to dispose OF IL. That you will find
very dlf1cu)t 20 explain"
II should never hope that any explain
| alton OF mine would penetrate your thick
skull said Mora. "and I would not at
temp, Il except that perhaps your friend
here Is more reasonable than yourself
| and might persuade you OF the stupidity
| of having me arres ed, which, / presume
" the next step which you contempla 10. F."
mo other course would be open TO me
unless you can account for your very sus-
! picious action" replied Mr.. Barnes
| "All things are suspicious 10 those
/ who suspect" said Mora. Then turning
| to Mr.. Mitchell he continued: This man
| admits that II the murderer wot my
I clothing II was because he wished me to
be suspected. Very we'll Upon my re-
lease Yesterday fastened to the Essex
street house. because had an idea which
was quickly confirmed The man stole
my clothes. and after killing my father
he returned them TO the closet from
| which he had taken them Imagine my
| position II my connection with the house
had been learned and the clothes found
in my closet. with the blood on them. on
/ finding them was terrified, and lost my
| head | made the great mistake OF hur-
\ rying with them 10 the river. | see now
that | should have acted otherwise"
I What should you have done?" asked
Mr. Mitchell.
II should have gone to the police STA
| tion and told the truth. The truth Will
always prevail, only In this instance
! He hesltated, seemed confused and
! stopped. leaving the sentence Incomplete
| only in this instance the truth was 81
| improbable that the police might have
| misconstrued your action into botd
| game Of blun." said Mr.. Mitchell hnisn-
ing II for him. us that your idea
/ Yes; well let IL so at that He look-
| ed at Mr. Mitchell keenly for few mo-
ments. then suddenly added, ~ wish YOU
! gentlemen very good morning and
! hurried from the apar ment.
Mr. Mitchell waited for Mr. Barnes ~
| speak first, and very soon the detective
| asked:
Well, Mr. Mitchell what do you
, think"
| II think | could have finished that
J young mans sentence exactly as he ma 4
| framed N mentally. I think I could sup
ply the words which he suppressed.
! think your case is getting 10 be inters ely
! interesting And | think that I will taKe
/ a walk-alone-if YOU viii, excuse me"
Ito be ContInued)