The Cairo bulletin., 1904-06-15

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Then how was it that Fisher wore
my costume?"
l was coming to that Just before
leaving for the affair who shoultl call
here but the coStumer, who informed
me that man had been to his place and
had catechisod him about me, explain
ing that he was a detective hunting
down celebratedcriminal. He showed
the fellow yopr note AftcIward he re-
gretted having done so and came 10
notify me, Is no expressed il, 50 that
might not get into any trouble saw
AZ once that this meant that Barnes
would be at the festival, or at any rate
one Of his men. "
lyon woro right in that He was
there.
Yes, but was not sure of it till
after the robbery, when all unmasked
de wore ono Of the Forty Thieves dom
mos, and | failed to see through the dis
guiSe. With the knowledge thus obtain
ed determined to have some amuSe
meht at tho expense Of the great detect
i've, and decided to wear one Of the
doninos instead Of your dress. 1t was
essential, however, that some ono should
impersonate Ali Bahia in order that the
tahloaus might not be INTERRUPTED.
Fisher was the only man | could ask 10
assume the role Ho acquiesced ana
that is all there was to that | have hot
taken him up again, assure you.
- Very good That is satisfactory. You
must pardon my questioning but, after
all, | did not understand and had
right to do SO. Tell me, were you near
when the robbery occurred? Did you sec
it doue?"
II must have been near, but | did not
see it, | was awaiting to kiss the hand
Of the Scheherczadew when Mr.. Barnes sud
denly cried out that a robbery had been
committed and ordered masks off. /
slipped out Of my domino and went to
him as soon as the lights were on,
YOU might have suggested to him to
search everybody, rs ho did on the
train y
BY George, that is inst what did,
but ho declined ] guess that train cx-
perionco made him dubious as to the
yaluo Of that sort Of thing,
AT this both mon laughed heartily, as
though enjoying the discontinue of the
detective
ut seems, said Mr.. Mitchell, "that
Barnes suspected that the ruby was to
be stolen and Informed Mr. Rawlston
harly ~ the evening that there would
be thieves IN tho audience. ="
did he indeed? Too bad that, with
all his shrcWduess, he was not ahlo to
catch the thief on thieves rather, CHI"
Once more they both laughed Then
Mr. Mitchell suggested that they should
90 to the club, and thithcr they went.
Upon entering the doorkcpecr informed
Mr. Mitchell that Mr. Randolph was IN
fhf parlGr and desired to sec him TIe
sud Mr. Thhuret therefore went into tlo
great reception room. Mi Randolph
arose as they appeared.
Good evening, Randolph, said Mr..
Mitchell. You wish to sec me?"
ooh, nothing special. | came in to
line here aud told the doorman to send
Tou to me in case You should turn up.
wanted company, that is all "
Don't ike to cat alone, chi"
THAT is il, Eating is nuisance,
made tolorablo only by good companion.
ship Mr.. Thauret. shall have a place
yet for you also:"
"fyou desire, Ishall be most happy,
iaid Mr. Thauret.
Very well, said Mr.. Randolph al /
viii attend 20 it, / have some letters to f.
write now, if you VIII excuso me. Meet F.
ne promptly at in the private dining
o0m.
Nh Randolph lett the apartment and |
vent to the floor above. Here he Joined
VIZ. Barnes, who was awaiting him.
Well, said the detective, "can you
manage it,
Everything is arranged. Mitchell is
lcrc, and he has brought Thaurct with
i'm. don't understand the intimacy
hat has sprung mp between those two. /
ut that il not to the point They will +
line with mo in our private dining .
Dom. | shall arrange that our meal /
hall be served at table Immediately .
next to the large portiero that separates
he private dining room from the main
aloou shall also order a dinner for /
-Cu at table just on the other side Of /
he curtain If you have good cars, Won
hould hear all that passes with little
ifiiculty
| am satisfied with your arrange. .
mont and shall undoubtedly be able to .
ear at least the greater part Of what
Ccurs
Very we'll Now go to the library, /
nd at the farther end, hidden behind
ewspaper Gle. you will be safe from
he observation Of p1ying eyes. Prompt
y at 2 / and my guests will take ouE
eats. Five minutes later your own
,lace will bo in readiness, and you can
AXE it in safety.
Mr.. Barnes followed these instrac.
ions, aud Mr. Randolph went to the
lining room 70 perfect his arrangements.
1t Z, on the minute, he was joined by
us invited guests. and the three sat at
able Shortly after the noise Of dishes
u the other side Of the portierc indi-
ated that Nh. Barnes was being served
About the third course Mr.. Randolph
to lead the conversation in
he desired direction.
"Itrast, said he. addressing Mitchell. /