Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-08
CHAPTER XVIII.

.Gf2/f AAsAGC " SulSu u lew
ENI1 hours of sleep that
l::NW, morning, but l had
W..t...::.. III difficulty in losing con-
M&~9 seriousness. When 1
7 @~ZN..... did forget myself in
- slumber for brief
time, unpleasant dreams disturbed me,
and awoke with a start.
1t was still early in the morning
when l dressed and knocked at my
masters door. He was sleeping sound
~, and disiked to rouse him. But
was fearful shst he had been wounded
the night bsiprc. and could not leave
the house OH the mission had in view
until had ascertained. showed his
bedroom door open and entered Che
never locked it ut night and asked him
If he wished anything.
'sNo, William; not yet" he replied in
a sleepy voice. II am very tired this
morning and shall not get up until
lunch time. Have good lunch for me,
and will be ready"
His face was pale, but not more SO
than usual after his night visits to DR.,
Squires.
There is nothing wrong with you
this morning, hopeY' 1 ventured to
remark.
mo, William, except that I'm very
weary and sleepy. Why do you ask"
he looked inquiringly at me, and
stammered:
Nothing, only you look pale.
thought maybe you were ILL.,"
mo, I'm not sick-merely tired.
Leave me for few hours"
closed the door softly, satisfied that
he was unhurt.
After giving directions to the serv-
ants about an early lunch for my mas
ter 1 left the house and started on a
brisk walk toward Mr.. Jaimson's
house. 1t was essential that l should
have an interview with him before he
saw my master or talked to anybody
about the previous nights robbery.
He was at breakfast when l was
ushered into the library. 1 insisted up
on seeing him alone and Immediately,
urging the servant to report that my
business was very important.
Ten minutes later he appeared in
the library. He was man past mid
die age, stout of figure and stern of
feature. realized that he was a man
not easily turned from any course
which he considered just. He bowed
stifiy upon entering and said:
II haven't the pleasure of knowing
you, believe"
was dressed in new suit of
clothes, and flattered myself that 1
would pass for gentleman among
strangers.
mo, sir, but that is not necessary"
said briskly and with the air Of one
of authority. 81 have come to talk
with you about last nights robbery"
He started visibly and then said
smilingly:
"Ah, see! You're detectivew
made no direct reply to this, but
added:
81 think the robbers who have re-
Gently been terrorizing the neighbor-
hood will soon be cornered."
He smiled again and said:
POSSIBLY. I know something about
it that may lead to important results"
81 know that" answered, land that
is why l have come thus early to see
you"
"How do you know it?" he respond
ed.
.."That isn't the point. 1 not only
know that you know good deal about
it, but know exactly the information
that leads you to think you can expose
the robbers
He looked inquisitively at me and
then said frowningly:
''What is it that know or that you
think l know"
looked around the room as If ex-
pected somebody might be listening.
1--WE are alone" he said shortly.
"You recognized the burglar last
night before you shot at him." said
impressively.
He gave startled look at me and
stammered:
"Who told you-has my wife told
anybody-she was the only one
"Never mind that" replied, wav-
ing my hands. II know. That is suf-
ficient for my present purpose"