Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10
while Hewitt wrote short note to an Of

while Hewitt wrote a short note to An Of
fetal of Scotland Yard.
Take this note he Instructed Leamy.
TO Scotland Yard In the cab. and then go
II will, sor. An viii be protected?'
"Oh, yes! Stay at homo for the rest OF
the day, and expect you'll be left alone In
future. Perhaps shall have something to
Goodbye"
The cab rolled off and Hewitt and ]
strolled back along Gold street. Il think,
Hewitt said, 1--WE will drop in on Mr.. Hol-
lan,s for few minutes while we can. in q
few. hours I expect the police will have
him. and his house, too, II they attend
promptly to my note.
Have you ever seen him?'
mot to my knowledge, though | may
know him by some other name. Wilks
know by sight. though he doesn't know
me-"
what shall we say?'
"rhat will depend on circumstances.
may not get my cue till the door opens. or
even till later. At worst can easily ap-
ply for reference as to Leamy. VINO, you
remember is looking for work.
But we were destined not to make MI
Hoilams' acquaintance, after all. AS We
approached the house a great uproar was
heard from the lower part giving on 10 the
area, and suddenly a man, hatiess, anu
wit h a sleeve of his coat nearly torn away,
burst through the door and up the area
steps, pursued by two others. l had bateiy
time to observe that one of the pursuels
carried a revolver. and that both nesltateu
and retired on seeing that several people
were about the street. when Hewitt, grip
ping my arm and exclaiming, Inat oui
mani started at a run after the fugitive;
We turned the next corner ahu sd" .lis
man thirty yards before us, walking, anu
pulling UP his sleeve at the shoulder, SO as
to conceal the rent. Plainly be felt safe
from further molestation.
as we followed ''the JUICE of foine 1intle-
man vino got Leamy TO carry his bag, anu
the man who knows where the Qulntoh
ruby Is, unless l am more imam usuany
mistaken. Don't stare after hlln IN caee
he looks around. Presently. when we get
into the buster streets shall have little
chat with him.
But for some time the man kept to the
back streets In time, however, he emery,
ed into the Buckingham Palace ROAD, anu
we saw him stop and look at a hat shop.
BUT after q general look over the window
and glance in at the door he went on.
Good sign" observed Hewitt got no
money with hina-nakes 1t easier for US.
In little while Wilks approached a small
crowd gathered about a woman fiddler.
Hewitt touched my arm, and few quick
steps took us past our man and to the
opposite side Of the crowd. When Wflks
emerged, he met US coming in the opposite
direction.
What, Simv" burst out Hewitt with ap-
parent delight. II haven't piped your mug
(a) for stretch; (b) 1 thought you'd fell
tcl. Where's your cady?" {O..
Wilkes looked astonisfaed and suspicious
II don't know you." he said. you've
made q mistake"
Hewitt laughed I'm glad you don't
know me-" he said. IF you don't, I'm
pretty sure the reelers (e) won't. think
I've faxed my mug pretty well. and my
clobber 70. too. Look here: I'll stand you
e eh new 'ady' Strange 0'0kes don't DO that
wilks was still suspicious. II don't know
what you mean" he said. Then, after
he n ended an Mho are hs
genially aside "Hookyr' he said. I've
had lucky touch CD and I'm Mr.. Smith
till I've melted the pieces (h). You come
I'm off," Wilks replied. Unless you're
pal enough to lend me quid.' he added,
laughing.
Il am that" responded Hewitt, plunging
flush. and I've been wetting 1t pretty well
today. l feel pretty jolly now, and
shouldn't wonder If 1 went home cannon
%. Only a quid? Have two If you want
'em-or three; there's plenty more, and
you'll do the same for me some day Here
y'are"
Hewitt had, of a sudden, assumed the
appearance, manners and bearing of
slightly elevated rowdy. Now he pulled his
hand from his pocket and extended It, full
of silver with five six sovereigns inter-
spersed. toward wiks.
IN have three quid,' Wilks said, with
decision. taking the money; but I'm
blowed If remember you. Who's your
pal?"
Hewitt jerked his hand in my direction,
winked and said, in a. low voice: Hes
all right. Having a rest. Cant stand Man
chester" and winked again.
Wilks laughed and nodded, and l under
stood from that that Hewitt had very hat
teringly given me credit for being wanted
by the Manchester police.
We lurched into public house and drank
a little very bad whisky and water
Wilks still regarded us curiously, and
could him again and again glanclng
of three pounds had largely treasured him.
Presently Hewitt said:
How about our old pal down in Gold
street? Do anything with him now? Seen
him lately?"
Wilks looked up at the ceiling and shook
That's a good job. 1t 'ud be awkward
If YOU were about there today. l can tell
you"
''Why?"
Never mind so long as you're not there.
I know something, if 1 have been away.
I'm glad 1 haven't had any truck with Gold
street lately, that's all.
..D'yOu mean the reelers on 1t
Hewitt looked cautiously over his Shout
der. leaned toward Wilks and said Look
here: this is the straight tip know this
l got II from the very mark Cd that given
the show away: By o'clock No. Gold
street will be turned inside out, like an old
glove, and every one in the place Will
be" He finished the sentence by CROSS
ing his wrists like a handcuffed man:
Whats more" he went on. they know all
about what's gone on there lately, and
everybody that's been in or out for the last
two moons Cx) will be wanted particular
and Will be found I'm told" Hewitt. con-
Guided with a confidential frown, nod and
a wink and took another mouthful OF
whisky Then he added, as an after
thought: $50 I'm glad you haven't been
there lately
Wilks looked in Hewitts face and asked:
is that straight
rs it?' replied Hewitt. with emphasis.
You go and have a look. II you amt
afraid of being smuggled yourself: Only
/ shant go near No. just yeti know
that"
Wfks fldgeted, finished his drink, and ex-
pressed his intention of going. Very well,
IL YOU won't have another-- replied
Hewitt But he had gone
Good" said Hewitt. moving toward the
door; "he has suddenly developed hurry.
l shall keep him In sight but you had bet
ter take a cab and go straight to Euston.
Take tickets to the nearest station to Rad
AZ