The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-05-16

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too, without arousing suspicion or con-
promising either of ~ where Mr.
Moore Of Waverley avenue buys his
groceries, and, when you have done
that, whether or not he has lately re
supplied himself with candles"
The surprise which she showed had
a touch OF naivete in it which was very
encouraging
"Mr Moore" she cried. "the uncle
Of her who who
"The very same" I responded and
waited for her questions Without add.
ing single word TO way Of explana.
tion
She gave ne a look-oh. what a look!
1t was as encouraging TO the detective
as il was welcome 20 the lover, after
which She nodded once Ia doubt, once
in question and once In frank and
laughing consent. and darted OF.
thanked Providence for such a self
contained little aid-de-camp and pro
ceeded on my way in a state Of great
self satisfaction.
An hour later came upon her again.
It is really extraordinary how frequent.
ly the paths Of some people cross,
"Wellr' | asked.
Mr. Moore deals with Simpkins.
Just two blocks away from his house.
and only week ago be bought some
candles there"
rewarded her with a smile which
summoned into view the most exasper-
atine Of dimples.
You had better patronize SimplIins
yourself for n little while" I suggest
ed, and by the arch glance with which
my words were received | perceived
that my meaning was fully understood,
Experiencing from this moment an
Increased confidence. not only in the
powers of my little friend. but in the
/ line of investigation thus happily es-
tablished. | cast about for means OF
settling the one great question which
was a necessary preliminary TO all fu-
! ture action-whether the marks de-
tected by me in the dust oi the mantel
/ IN the southwest chamber had been
made by the hand of him who bad late
ly felt the need Of candles. albeit his
house appeared to be fully lighted by
gas?
The point aimed at was this To OBJ
tain without Mr. Moore's knowledge
an accurate impression Of bis finger
tips.
The task presented difficulties, but
these served only to increase my ardor,
Condding TO the lieutenant Of th.
precinct my great interest in the mys
terlous house with whose suggestive
Interior had made myself acquainted
under such tragic circumstances. / ask
ed him as a personal favor to obtain
for me an opportunity OF spending an
other night there. He was evidently
surprised by the request. and being as
have intlmatcd. favorably disposed
10 me. he eyerted himself to such good
effect that was formally detailed Il
assist in keeping watch over the prem
ises that very night
AS prepared TO enter the old house
at nlghtfall allowed myself one shor
glance across the way 10 see II my ap
proaclF had been observed by the mar
whose secret. If secret he had, J. was
laying plans 10 surprise l was met boy
a sight ] had not expected pausing OF
the pavement in front Of me stood
handsome. elderly gentleman whose
appearance was so fashionable auG
thoroughly up 10 date that shoul,
have failed 20 recognize him II ny
glance had not taken I'm at the sam'
Instant the figure Of Ridge crouchinl
obstinately on the edge Of the curb
where he had evidently posted himsel
In distinct refusal to come any farther
In vain his master. FOR the well dresse,
man before me was no less a personag
than the whiiom butt of all the boy
betweeu the capitol and the treasur.
building. signaled aud commanded hin
to cross to his side. Nothing could III
du-e the rastin to bulge from tina
quarter OF the street where he felt him
self safe.
Mr.. Moore. glorying in the prospec
OF unlimited wealth, Fsesented a star
ting contrast IN more ways than on
10 the poverty stricken old man who's
curious garb and lonely habits ha'
made him an object OF ridicule 70 hal
the town / own that l was hal
amused and half awed Dy the conle
scending bow with which be greete'
my onhand nod ard the aeable way 4
which be remarked
"You are making use OF your preroe
atives as q member ~ the police.
see.'
Tue words came aa easily from hi