The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-19

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could, while the man inside began to
bang on the door and demand hin
freedom. "a y
DO you hear! Il anyone there r
no cried. ''Let mo out at once.''
"Oh. yes! am here" / replied.
And you are there, and there you
are going to stay until the police
come.'
For Heavens sake don't be q fool.
man. I can soon prove to you that It
is all right. Let me out quickly.
Such q lot depends on every moment =
y can quite believe that" I an
|, swered. with knowing smile. every
moment brings the police nearer"
The police won't come you idiot"
he shouted.
You must have a little patience"
answered, sardonically.
= tell you, man, they will never get
here, unless you send servant for
them. For goodness sake, send some
one. am detective. They will
know me-"
Il can quite believe your last re-
marx" chuckled, "but l am not 60
Ing to move from this door even to
send for more police
He then offered to push his creden-
tials under the door for me to read.
but assured HIM that was no Judge
Of forged documents.
Something like a groan came back
In reply, and concluded that my man
. 4. had eYfuon I'm 49,
After awhile it struck me that Miss
Pym had been long time away, and
on referring to my watch found that
almost half an hour had elapsed.
Quietly slipping downstairs, I dis
covered the servants huddled together
IN the kitchen. One of them went
Z forth with instructions to hasten back
with the first policeman she could find.
and l returned to my station at the
door,
In few minutes heard the well
come heavy steps, and two policemen
1.-THE maid did not believe in the ef-
ficacy OF one) hastily presented them
selves and prepared for rush from
the room as opened the door.
But the rush did not come; and we
entered to find Mr.. Compton calmly
brushing the dust off his clothes.
A word from him Immediately gave
rise tofa look Of surprise on the DO
Hcemen's faces, and after listening to
some hurried instructions they quickly
retired from the room, leaving Mr..
Compton and myself alone.
SAC ,x,<,,, aEoS<,
turning to, where stood in amaze
ment. Il am half inclined to have YOU
arrested for aiding the escape of q
criminal. You have done that pretty
e9ectually," he went on, looking at
his watch. She has had almost an
hours start"
Good heavens!" exclaimed; you
! don't mean to tell me"
Il mean" he interrupted, chat am
Detective Norton, and that 1 have
been staying at this house for the sole
purpose Of watching Miss Pym. Unfor-
tunately she must, apparently, have
identified me, but she was very care
full to keep the knowledge to herself.
inls afternoon saw her fast asleep
In the dining-room, and availed myself
OF the opportunity of searching her
room. The little evidence that have
gathered here would be sufficient for
my purpose. But now, owing to your
clumsy interference and her clever
ness, she has slipped of. There ia
only one thing to be thankful for. and
that Is that she hasn't taken anything
with her this time"
Are you sure Of that?" groaned.
Quite" he answered; "the ladies
had all their jewelry on last night.
and know Miss Ppm has not been
near any Of their rooms to-day"
you had better come down and 400
them" l said, helplessly.
He hastily explained to them how
matters stood. But they were at first
too frightened to understand.
Now" he finished up, II hone.
ladies, you all have your jewelry and
money safe.''
"Oh, yes!" said Miss Noteworthy
timidly; I'VE gave it all to Miss Pym
last night to lock up in her little safe. .,
Almost before she had finished
speaking, Mr.. Norton was up the stairs
and followed quickly behind him
When l. entered Miss Pym's room ha
was standing with the door of the safa
open-and it was practically empty.
I am regret to say. quite con.
Vlnced OF. the cleverness Of Miss Moran
Ellington Pym, for she is still at large
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