The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-25

started 10 run. The Chester trolley start
ed from the public square on the half
hour. He had just time to make the
1880. Could he do that, there would be
just time to speak 20 Enid and get back
in time to take the Western Express that
would connect In Chicago with the over
land That would get him in San Fran
cisco just in time TO catch the Empress Of
China.
He wanted to tell Enid that his chance
had come az last, and ask If she would
wait An unexpected turn Of affairs had
put him in a position TO speak Of mar
rage, a thing he had not dared 10 even
think of for at least year yet.
lie slipped down the foggy street with
the easy stride OF a cross-country run
ner, and smiled as he heard behind the
soft patter of other hurried footsteps.
The man behind would never reach the
car first if that was what he was running
for.
Then suddenly the steps ceased. and a
moment later "a mob came tearing around
the corner raising hue and cry. Col
brook kept on. He felt no interest in a
thief with Enid in Chester and the car
about TO start Then suddenly a blue
coated form started up before him, and
he almost ran into the policeman's arms.
An instant later he had been scienufcal-
Iy collared and the mob had come pant
ing up.
The last to arrive was "a fat policeman
still violently putting from his cxertions.
He took a fresh grip on Colbrook's collar,
and with a flourish Of his club, entreated
him to come quietly. For the first time
Colbrook realized that he was under
arrest
Look here" he said. You are making
mistake. I'm not the man you're
after"
Il know it," agreed the officer. pleas
antly. Il was after q man in green
pants and a red coat, but 1 guess you'll
do" He took a fresh grip on his club as
though anticipating trouble and looked
at his brother officer"
But see here" insisted Colbrook, Il
was running to catch the Chester trolley
had to make the 1870. and ] was sprint
ing. 1 heard some one running behind
me. and suddenly he must have lodged
into q doorway. That was probably your
man.
quite likely" was the cheerful re
Spouse, but all the same you can tell
that TO the sergeant"
But 1 have to get TO Chester and back
in time to catch the Western Express"
he pleaded. Il am leaving on that for
/ China"
Through train7' laughed the officer,
approximately He evidently regarded
( Colbrook as "a humorst
/ Il am Jennings CoIbrook." he said. pa
tently Il am with the FonteIlen Com
pany. You can call them up on the
/ phone. Perhaps I'll have time 10 go
out on the train if you will drop this
nonsense"
/ You drop yours" was the sharp COM
mand Il know you fellows. Look out
that he don't throw nothin' away Raj
ferty." Rafferty, nodded his understand
/ ing and the trio headed a procession for
/ the police station.
/ The desk sergeant was newly pro-
noted roUndsman impressed with a sense
/ of his dignity. Something in Colhrook's
manner offended him and he refused to
/ listen 10 his plea that the FOntellen Com
lpany be notified
What's The use Of botherin? >" he de-
manded. sure, recognize you as Bos-
/ tor Mike. What have they to do with the
/ likes Of you? Tell that 10 the judge when
/ you're arraigned.'
/ At a motion Of his head ColDrook was
/ led back 10 the cells. and this being his
/ first arrest, he did not know that he could
/ bride the officers TO get word to his en-
ployers.
/ His threats 10 have the whole matter
shown up only added to the doggedness
/ Of the sergeant, and in answer 20 his third
| threat he was told that the sergeant
would be back in the cells with "a night
stick presently if things did not quiet
down.
After that he could only sit I'm silent
despair and wonder what the outcome
could be. II he did not catch the next
steamer the agents Of the English COM
/ pany would be on the ground first. 1t was
/ through his old-time friendship for Gar
son that he had gained the early tip that
/ led TO his being promoted TO be foreign
! salesman at more than double his old
! salary.
/ Now this mistake would cost him not
\ only his promotion but probably even his
/ position. and he could only sit helpless
in his narrow cell and rail at fate.
/ Then the grated half of the cell door
was darkened by form and he sprang 20
/ his feet.
| I'm the bull in this precinct an
Inounced the newcomer. Don't throw that
bluff" he added as Colbrook's eyes went
/ up In inquiry. You know what a bull
lis"
/ Il was always under the impression that
they possessed four feet and horns ne
said.
That's a good bluff. but it don't go"
said the visitor. I guess YOU know what
/ plain clothes men are by any title"
/ "The precinct detective? I see" said
/ Colbrook.
/ The fairy what had her leather swiped
wants to know what you did with it,"
I'm sure / don't know what became
| of the lady's purse" ne said pleasantly
! This slang was more understandable.
STOW that" admonished the detective.
Il think she'll let you off. and it's a ten
/ spot to me If you tell"
| But l tell you there is a mistake" no
! insisted. Your men picked M the wrong
man"
/ With a snort of disgust the ward man
turned away. Here was a chance to make
SO lost through the thicfs stUbbornness.
! He was back in minute, though, and
/ Colbrook caught the echo Of a lighter step
on the stone tagging.
/ The dame wants TO give you the third
/ degree herself" he said. Don't you
give her none Of your lip or I'll come in