The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1903-11-19

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rs mantle. He rapidly entered all the
darkened rooms that were unlocked
and rapidly came out again. In short
time he reappeared at the street door
and resumed his correct imitation of n
man on Il bat. He locked arms with
his watching companion on the steps
and, striking up the cbaste measure
Of n merry roundelay, they continued
their winding way to Sixth avenue,
where they disappeared.
In the Great Comedy of Life It is
the accepted fact that one man in his
time plays many parts, but it may
be remarked that things do not be.
come really interesting until some of
the players begin acting two different
parts at one and the same time.
When Billy Hartley returned to the
"Grupelli" that evening he found the
place ringing with violent and singing
acclamations. 1t seemed as If nearly
every room in the place had been
robbed, Orotund oaths pulsated in and
out like q passionate shuttle in some
highly speeded rhetorical loom. Curl
GUS curses perforated the peaceful
night and died away In an awed and
shuddoring stiffness.
Up and down the halls fitted the
burglared ones, comparing notes and
lamenting their losses in stentorlan
accents. The human Imagination is
never so healthy as during the discus
sion Of a robbery. Missing neckties
became full dress suits with money in
the pockets, and pilfered scarfpins
were glorifed into solid gold repeaters
presented to their inconsoable owners
for saving human lives.
Billy Hartley entered his room with
the tense feeling Of a gambler who
has staked everything on one card
He noted with a hot glow Of satisfac.
ton that the letter was missing from
his bureau. He called in his neighbors
and explained the case to them.
"The burglar will be there" con.
cluded Hartley importantly. Hell be
there after that $780, And when he
sDeeEes We'll nab him"
But how'll we prove it,? asked O
doubling Thomas.
Hell have my letter with him, OF
course" replied Hartley. Il can swear
| left it on my bureau"
The doubling Thomas shook Hartley
by the hand.
Great head" he murmured admir-.
ingly Lucky thing that the burglar
happened to take your letter"
THAT was pure detective ability"
responded Hartley Importantly. mo
such thing as luck in matters like
these"
Up above, Dame Fortune suddenly
cast q spiteful look at this cheeky
young man who was so early denying
the existence Of his benefactor.
mo such thing as luck, eh?" she
riuttered, pursuing up her lips. "Well
just see about that, Wen just seer
1t may be stated at this point that
when Femininity purse up her lips
and says, wen just see" it generally
means that some poor image Of n man
will soon be heavily leaning up against
bars manywhere and vainly attempting
to drown his bitter sorrows in q tenn
pestuous sea Of beer.
And in the meantime where were
Jimmy Short and Gus simmons? They
were sitting Mt little round table and
looking earnestly at each other.
isn't 1t easy" inquired Jimmy.
ITS too easy," ruminated Gus
why is 1t that cop never arrests
a drunk in dress suit? And If I'd
been caught In the Grupelli tonight
they'd have thought 1 was full and got
in the wrong room by mistake. it's
too easy" he repeated solemnly. He
again looked earnestly ut his compan.
Ion MS he piled miscellaneous assert
ment Of jewelry on the table. Their
earnest looks simultaneously dlsap.
peared and they winked at each other
with much humorous JUNCTION.
And here's a letter picked up in
one Of the rooms" continued Gus. ITS
marked Valuable and hasn't been
opened yet" he commented MS lie pro.
ceeded to read the letter to his atton.
tive partner.
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