New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20
0be Architect Burglar.

on the eve OF discover an adventure. the pos
coughed and unlocked the cate eadng 10 The road
In one moment his mind had been made up He
than the Architect-BurgIar. with friendly greeting
| into his house. \ hurried word TO the cOachman
police Another messenger would hasten to Gen
and he would arrive I'm time be a witness OF the
genuity and prompttud of h old 1t a. Rr9w I
Meanwhile the young man had looked up smilingly-
the hedge he said that he had come a considerable
S 5 a This with very very pleasant aph
plenty of time 10 finish his sketch after luncheon.
lis questoner to Invite him to have some
MI Bromley Brown; whose cheek had now lost
and curious euigmatc expression on his face.
the stone steps the terrace. and the young
man. smiling ana unconcerned. followed him into
| the drawing room For one instant. M Brown
glanced nervously ut silver box and candIesticks
on Valentines writing table. Then. murmuring
choking voice dispatched the astonIshed coachman
for the police. and helper, with an impressive
laughing over fsv5Pitn book of VALENTINES the
i:Diarv of n Nobodv"Hand they TWO talked Mr.
Brown for his part with curious absentmndet-
parlor maid interrupted them say that some
cold meat was ready ana the Two men =, @Gloarned
full for a whiskey and soda.
That's a beautiful old cup" he remarked point
middle Of the table.
triumph and sarcasm passed unnoticed by the
cheerful young visitor; who talked FOR some time
old plate Mir Brown was Becoming so agitated
"AnG hes are lowell spoons observed the Ar
chtect- Burglar with appalling cooIntSs- The clock
Thank you thousand times for your hospital
Off You see am skrtchinE for duty not pleas
Mr. Brown gazed at him aghast but not with
out admiration. He felt that this must indeed be-
one Of the most remarkable criminals now At
Don't hurry-erav he said neryousIy Have
glass of green Chartreuse
You are too kind SAID MS guest
voice outside. which sounded ike a word of com
The door was flung open aud a tall soldierly hg-
uTt w stapp Fqog g%eES , INTO mi ii this ' ab6u room
General 6 Gomptom , and na 6f f2T k yt%
under white eyebrows You told me IT was some
his eyes fell on the young man by the further VIII
bless my soul Esteourt, didn't see It was you
Yes. and how are YOU generaI?' said the young
ton on his forehead. lie entirely unable To
,r%rS SAID the yqas2s maaa a@ .a so + kipG
SO wonderfully hot for April and I've been out
doing this blessed topography for the last four
An. then YOU don't know each other said the
my old friend whom have often talked about. yog
and the speaker poihted toward distant view Of
a large white building miles away beyond the
Brown one OF my best neIghbors
a Violent to BLOW 'e on The head He sddy he
stifiy extended Icy hand toward the young |
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ing from the garden. and in another moment a
Young girl ran into the room. Lord t.stcourt was
lust recalling to mind a well known advertisements |
.IyrOmIev Browns Cough LOzeuGeS are the Best /
They will cure a cough OF long standing arising !
from matter what cause out IN" girls face 1
calght mis- attention. IL fair and flushed. and
the large gray eyes shone starlike under her broad
black nat.
Papa there are two policemen here They say
they have come for some Oue-what does II mean? |
oh only about the chickens that were stolen |
my dear" said her father, IniseTably-
''T!ut chickens You know YOU 4
wouldn't have any because you said they spoil the
"Did 7 say chickens Mr. Bromley Browns
dreary expression was that OF "A victim being led
TO execution. "Of course. mean the forced straw
berries Valentine. my dear
The young stlu gazing at the lovely.
puzzled face Of his hosts daughter.
Your father has been kind to Miss
Brown said he. Il am struggling over military
But this morning going back TO work. in
vlgOrated and rested and full OF courage
She blushed as her eyes met his smiling blue
"Oh. You are studying at the colleger'
'Yes-I wouder-would you and your father care
over and see II some day
wouldn't it?'
Yes indeed. indeed II would" Mr.. Brown was
stili feeling half paralyzed
"Goodby. Estcourt. my boy" said General Comp |
ton. II have got 10 have a word with Brown |
on soTne most important business about which
down
You viii drive over very soon, then. Miss |
Brown
Thank you-G am sure we shall enjoy 1t 50
much!"
he took hsr hsrd,-CThs King