The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1906-01-11

YOU" and she went as hard as she
could. while the man inside began TO
bang on the door and demand his
freedom.
DO you hear? Is anyone there?"
he cried. Let me out az once
"Oh. yesl I am here" replied.
And you are there, and there you
are going to stay until the police
come"
For Heavens sake don't be a fool.
man. | can soon prove TO you that it
is all right Let me out quickly.
Such a lot depends on every moment.
Il can quite believe that" 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.
Il tell you, man, they will never get
them. For goodness sake. send some
one. am a detective. They will
know me-"
Il can quite believe your last re-
mark, | chuckled. but | am not go
ing TO move from this door even to
send for more police"
He then offered to push his oreden-
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
had given up hope of escape.
After awhile IL struck me that Miss
Pym had been a long time away. and
on referring to my watch found that
almost half an hour had elapsed.
Quietly slipping downstairs. dis
covered the servants huddled together
In the kitchen One of them went
forth with instructions to hasten back
with the first policeman she could and.
and l returned to my station at the
door.
In a few minutes I heard the well
come heavy steps. and two policemen
1.-THE maid did not believe in the eff
ficacy Of one) hastily presented them
selves and prepared for rush from
the room as I opened the door.
But the rush did not come; and we
entered TO finc Mr.. Compton calmly
brushing the dust on his clothes.
A word from him Immediately gave
rise to a look of surprise on the po-
licemen's faces. and after listening to
some hurried instructions they quickly
retired from the room, leaving Mr.
Compton and myself alone.
"As for you. Major Belshun.r he said.
turning to where I stood in amaze
ment, Il am half inclined to have you
arrested for aiding the escape Of a
criminal. You have done that pretty
effeotually," he went on, looking at
his watch. "She has had almost an
hours start"
Good heavensi" exclaimed; you
don't mean TO tell me-"
Il mean" he interrupted. that am
Detective Norton. and that 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.
/ This 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 on There is
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 I know Miss Pym has not been
near any Of their rooms to-day"
you had better come down and see
them" l said, helplessly.
He hastily explained to them how
matters stood. But they we're at first
too frightened to understand
Now" he finished up. Il hope
ladies, you all have your jewelry and
money safe"
"Oh, .yes!" said Miss Noteworthy.
umidly; I'VE gave IL 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 he
was standing with the door of the safe
open-and 1t was practically empty.
am l regret to say. quite con.
WINGED Of the cleverness of Miss Norah
! Ellington Pym. for she is still nj large