Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-07-18

was beginning to derive the impress
sion that the first notion Of Mr..
Hayle was an erroneous one, and
that there was more in him than 1
supposed. This sentiment was des-
tined to be strengthened, and sin the
very near future, by, two remarkable
discoveries. - s
That evening again went for q
walk. Feeling fairly confdent. how.
ever, that the men who had followed
me before would do SO again.. I took
certain precautions before I set out.
One Of my subordinates, a man re-
markable for his strength, was or
dered to be at the corner Of nv
street at half-past eight. He was to
wait there until emerged from my.
hotel, himself remaining as far as
possible out of sight. On this occa-.
sion I had planned my route DELHI
erately. I:made my way in the first
place along the Strand as tar as
Trafalgar square,, down Cockspur
street by way of the Haymarket to
Regent street, then on by Langham
place to that vast network of streets
that lies between Oxford street and
the Euston road. -:.,>.s:
I had some time before this found
out that I was being followed. again.
The two men who had logged. my
steps on the previous night were do
ing so again, though the reason for
their action was no more apparent
However, l had laid my plans most
carefully, and hoped, if all went. well,
to be able to satisfy myself upon this
point. had plenty of enemies, I
knew, as a man of my profession
must of necessity have, but I could
not think of one who would pry upon
my movements like this. At last the
time came for action. Turning into
side street, slackened my pace in
order to give my pursuers time to
come up. Apart from ourselves the
street was quite deserted, and, if
they intended doing me harm, was
quite dark enough to favor their
plans. I could see as we'll as hear
them approaching. Then, when they
were close upon me, slipped my
hand into my coat-pocket, and
turned and confronted them. NV
own man was softly coming up from
behind.
snow, my men," I began, "what's
the meaning of this? No, you can
keep your distance. It's no use
thinking of violence, for I've got you
before and behind. Take care that
they don't get away. Wilson!"
AYE, aye, sir" the man replied.
I'LL take good care Of that"
Lets out him. BILL said the
taller of the two men. and as he did
50 took step towards me.
"Do you see this?" inquired. pro-
ducing my revolver as l spoke. II
! am aware that it is not lawful to car
ry firearms in the streets of London,
but when one has to deal with gen.
tlemen like you, it: becomes a neces.
sity. Throw up: your hands,
They did a. they were order ed
without demur. Then turning to- the
taller man addressed him more par
ticularly. r, = =
"You seem to be the leader" I said,
land for that reason / want to have
q little talk with you. Your COM
panion can take himself off as soon
rs he pleases. If he does not, let me
assure him that he will get into
trouble. Your intention to out me,
as you call it, has failed. as you can
see, and when I have done with YOU
I don't think the attempt will be re-
ypeated. Now get off, my man. and
thank your stars that have let you
60 so easily" :: '~.,.
Never were the tables turned SO
quickly or so completely on a pair
Of rogues, and the man addressed
| seemed to think too. After whis-
pered conversation with his compan-
ion, he walked away At his best pace,
and we saw no more Of him.
Now" I said, turning to the fel-
low who was left behind, "you will
come along with me to my Office, and
we'll have little talk together"
Our prisoner would have resisted,
but certain warnings I was able o
give him induced him to change his
mind. When we reached my Office r
opened the door ard conducted him
to my sanctum, while Wilson fol-
lowed close behind and lit the gas.
He then passed into the outer Office,
leaving me alone: with my prisoner.
On closer inspection he proved to be
. :burly rufaan, and would Doubt ess
have proved an ugly customer to
tackle alone. He. in his turn, looked
at me In some interest and then at
the door, as IL he were half inclined
to try the effect of struggle.
First and foremost, do you know
where you are and who I an?" I
asked him. ~.
"No," he said, II can't say as ever
set my eyes on yer afore last night,
and I don't know yer bloomin' name
or what yer are and r, don't
want to- - - -sa-~s !.
"Politeness is evidently not your
strong point commented. "Just
look at that!"' avs, ; Il 80