The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-07-28

ly said: Got my card, Walker,
see.'
The tramp gave 4 visible start.
Its no use, Walker; knew you the
minute I fell over you on the curb
stone. I've had so much to do with
your profession, that when the danger
infection is around I'm always one OF
the first to catch it. Had it rubbed
into me by friction tonight" he
added.
Neither said anything for several
minutes. Then Walker stretched out
hand from a dirty sleeve, which was
grasped by the chief. you're clever"
Thanks" said the chief.
'Well. what are you going to do,
now that you have neg queried
Walker.
"Get you a good dinner, as I prom.
ised you, convince you that a new po.
lice chief is not the mental equal of
4 rogue as long in the business as my
self. and then if you choose to give me
your word as gentleman that you will
never mention this place or occurrence,
or interfere in the least with my fu.
ture plans, let you 60"
"And as near as my inferior order of
intelligence can make it out, get a
dinner, reduction to the ranks, and
chance to perjure myself as soon as
I get out of here.'
You hypothesis is absolutely cor
rect. You are arguing on two certain.
ties and one chance; the las. of which
you will not take, as you are a man
of honor
But suppose I refuse to comply
With your reQuest?"
Then the newspapers will print
scare heads and the public will have
the pleasure-pardon me-the oppor.
tunity of seeing how the mighty press
rewards faithful servants after death"
"a bit cold blooded, isn't it?'
Eyes, tride; but with man in my
position liberty and life are about on a
par, and it wouldn't do to get caught,
you know. But here comes the oys.
ters; We can continue this later"
At this minute Dick, having missed
his master, poked his head in at the
door, and, walking over to the table,
threw himself down with a sigh.
"Nice dog, that" said the chief.
eyes, his good one," was the re.
ply.
Dick got up, stretched himself and
followed them; after shifting about the
furniture he strolled out of an open
door into the kitchen.
''Inquisitive:" queried Moynihan.
Hungry, guess" replied the guest.
"Walker, let me say you did remark
ably we'll in tracing me mere. What
made you think Of this locality as a
probable stamping ground?''
If you examine the city records for
year or two you will find that dur.
ing that time District s has been ab-
solutely free from burglarious disturb
ances of that high toned character
which has come to be your distin-
gushing mark"
Thanks! 1 will make 4 note of it..
The sin of omission is a grave one"
Yes, it is leading one"
Then for a few minutes there was
silence. Tobacco had wrought it's mag
ic spell, and each was absorbed in his
own thoughts.
Then Moynihan reused himself,
tossed the cigar stump into the smoul.
dering fire and turned to the new cap
tain. We'll, Walker, having reversed
the order OF the conventional sequence
by having Our pleasure first, it's now
time for business. What do you pro-
pose to do in the matter:"
Il haven't decided vet
How long do you intend to take be-
fore doing it:'' sneered Moynih$n.
Let Dick in before he scratches the
paint all off that door, and will see
if some satisfactory conclusion cannot
be reached"
The chief hastily rose and walked
over to the entrance door. to the other
side of which. by the scratching, Dick
had somehow apparently wandered.
He opened it and then staggered
back into the room.
Dick marched in. Close behind him
came Officer Lynch, with four stall
wart policemen.
Then Walker slowly rose from his
chair. las 1 said. Moynihan, l
thought some conclusion might be
reached when Dick was admitted
He drew out his card case. abstract
ed q card, and having scribbled Oh it
with compliments. handed it TO the
chief. Then lie turned to his men:
Officer Lynch, arrest that man,
There was no resistance.
After the handouts were on the eX-
cEieftain turned tJ Walker and said:
Cap. there's just one question want
to ask yoC.'
&c ahead
How long has that dog been in the
business"
Nine years.
Thanks