The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-15

were in a shaky condition. At times l
could not hold my hand still. Now see"
and he stretched out a firm, muscular
hand that compelled their admiration. A
handsome, old-fashioned ring adorned ii
that they had occasionally seen before he
MAY L see it?" asked Mr. Taylor.
A slight hesitation manifested itself for
moment. Then he took it off and handed
it to him.
'In trust" was marked legibly on the
inside
ra1or fine s.ndn6 h ned ring ts said Mr.
Did I?' said he. II don't recollect.'
At that point Justice Bailey and Detec-
tive Bruce arrived, and in the presence of
the assembled bank officers the warrant
was served for the arrest of Vane Hamil-
ton, on the charge of forgery and embez-
element.
but, strange as II may seem, the subject OF
the arrest evinced the most composure,
unless Bruce himself be excepted.
NOW, said Hamilton, seating himself,
L want this examination over as soon as
possible l suppose l could call for one
before nightfall if 1 chose"
You could" said Justice Bailey, a POM
pous individual. but good-natured and we'll
read in the functions of his office; but
! should advise you to waive examination
for the present, until news arrives from
Seattle Doubtless you will find no diffi-
Guilty IN securing bail for your appear
ance"
u,
haps you are right. But in any case l wish
to be placed under surveillance until the
examination takes place. / will not other
wise accept ball..
The gentlemen present surveyed him with
surprise, but he explained the attitude
he had taken Immediately.
My bondsmen as cashier of the bank
paid their Liabilities to the amount of nine
thousand. / did not mean to go beyond
their reach then, nor do I mean 10 go
now. | think that there is little likelihood
Of 0cnfV tho f,fs
you perceive that, without surveillance,
| could not ask any of my friends TO go
bail for me-
As may be supposed. Mr.. Bruce was
greatly interested in the proceedings, hav-
ing been engaged TO ferret out the mystery
which thus far had eluded his grasp. Now
to find his man ready and waiting, so TO
speak, for arrest and examination, all in
his own house and through his own will,
put different phase upon the matter than
he had hitherto conceived possible.
Mr.. Hamilton a stranger TO him.
besides; but looking at his fair, open coun-
tenance, he did not deem IL strange that his
townspeople and his wife should hesitate
to believe him guilty. Used as he was to
all kinds of villainy, ii was still hard TO
think the man before him criminal. He
listened. therefore: with great interest TO
accounts of Hamiltons alleged loss of per-
sonal identity he walked to the hotel
with Mr.. Hartwell, and. TO tho latter $
surprise, was rather inclined TO give 1t
credence.
Why" said Mr HartweIl. II expected
to hear very different statement. from
the tone of one or two Of your letters. In
deed, / purposely suspended my own iudg-
ment until / could see and talk with YOU
We'll, the aspect of affairs has changed
L have been suspecting it for some time,
and that is why l have not written You
lately. wanted to be sure"
And are your
Yes; the man is dead
Ashley"
Yes, without a doubt. Come in, If you
have time, and | will tell you about it,"
said Bruce
For answer, the president followed him
into the hotel and TO Bruces private room.
You see, said Bruce soon as they
were seated. II lost all track of him for a
long time. Indeed, he seemed TO have dis
appeared about the tire Hamilton did
that they might be enc and the same ner-
son-that and because of the green-haired
woman. thought they must be in Canada
together
And We're thew"
mo; they were in Nebraska"