Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-03-25

"It was Charles Goddard whom you
recognized in your house last night
and at whom you shot"
The last expression of doubt left his
face, and he could only add slowly:
"Well, well, don't understand how
you found it out"
The man was completely mysti6ed,
as I hoped he would be, and contin-
ued with a smile on my own face:
"Now, If you believe that l know
what I'm doing we will enter into the
details of my mission here this morn
ing"
"Go on. I'm ready for anything"
"First, then, what did you intend to
do with this informationr'
81 hadn't made up my mind" he
said doubtfully, taking seat in an
easy chair near me.
"Well, you either intended to inform
the police or accuse Mr.. Goddard OF
the crime to his own face"
Eyes, one or the other, but most
likely the latter. Mr.. Goddard's father
and were great friends. l should
hate to see his name stained with dis
honor"
81 thought as much" replied, "and
it is to prevent you from making a
mistake that l have called this morn.
ing. l know more about this matter
than you do"
Probably. You seem to know all
that l do. It's wonderful how you
knew it, for l swear l never men-
toned the matter to any one except
my wife, and she's seen nobody but
the servants"
"But other eyes may have recog-
nized the man." said suggestively.
"That's true. l never thought Of
that. Did some of my servants see
himT
"Don't worry yourself" l interrupt
ed. "The person who saw him will
not mention it further. I've fixed all
that"
"Well, well; % early In the morning,
and you seem to have arranged every
thing before I could decide upon the
first STEP"
"It's my business" I added. Then
continuing l said in low voice:
"But Mr.. Goddard is not the only
one concerned In these robberies.
There is another and i think a more
dangerous neighbor who Is implicated
In the crimes. But he is too wary to
be caught easily. he directs the whole
matter, but Keeps in the background.
He must be caught at least and pun
ished If Mr.. Goddard is to suffer. 1t
would be sin to let him escape and
the lesser criminal punished"
Eyes, yes, of course-by all means"
"Then we must work together. I've
laid a plan by which l can prove the
guilt Of this other party. If you Will
work with me and do as l tell you,
we can face him with bis guilt In spite
of all his skillfulness."
Anything that you think best. Pro-
pose your plan."
"Well, first, want you to keep the
matter strictly quiet and not mention
to a living soul that you recognized
the burglar last night. Let the detec-
tives work on the case as usual but
warn your wife not to commit herself.
Is she brave enough to do this"
"Yes; Ellen is only too ready to
shield Mr.. Goddard. I cannot con-
vince her that l was correct in recog-
nizing him."
$50 much the better. Let her con-
tinue to think so and pretend that you
think you might nave been mistaken.
Then next Tuesday night l shall ask
you and another person who Is more
interested In Mr.. Goddard than your
self-Miss Stetson, In short-to accom-
pany me to one Of your neighbo1s
houses. He will be away that night,
and I will show you some Of the &C.
crets of his little game that he con.
ceals in his house. When he returns
late at night, we can confront him
with the crime. I shall then leave 1t
with you and Miss Stetson as to what
course to pursue. If we arrest the
man, Mr.. Goddard will have to be i'm
pIicated: If we Danish him from the
place with the threat Of exposure, we
can shield Mr.. Goddard and give him
another chance, That, In short, is my.
plan. VIII you cooperate with mel"
with pleasure. It's an admirable
ARRANGEMENT. believe we ought to
give Charles another opportunity. l
can hardly find the heart to have him
arrested"
"Well, I leave that entirely to you
and Miss Stetson."
"And Miss Stetson will agree with
me-"
said nothing in reply, but after
giving a few more directions I with
drew, promising to call for him on the
evening specified to conduct him to
the house of his unknown neighbor.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The Real Thing.