Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-31
By FERGUS HUME
Because he asked me who you wer,

Because he asked me who you were
 and where you lived. It seems you owe him some money"
 That is very probable" said Hay equably T owe most people money, and if this man has debt against me he would certainly. know all about me as to address and name"
 "So thought" replied Paul, but the queer thing is that he told me to take care and called you man on the mar ket What does it mean? never heard l the phrase before" T have,' said Hay, proceeding calm l ly down the somewhat steep stairs. "A man on the market means one who l wants to marry and is eligible for any heiress who comes along with suffi- cient rent roll.'
 l Grexon was quicker sighted than Paul, for the moment they arrived at | the bottom of the stairs and were about to emerge into the street he saw a messenger. Do you know if any gent of that name lives here, guvnor?' asked the boy, holding out the buff col ored envelope.
 Beecot, to his surprise, saw his own name. Wait, boy. There may be an answer" and he skinned through the lines. Don't sell the brooch, but send it back" read Paul, puzzled. Your fa- ther angry.-Mother." He paused and looked at the boy. "Got form? he asked.
 The lad produced one and stumpy pencil. With these materials Beecot wrote reply. saying the brooch would be returned on the morrow. When the boy went away with the answer Paul felt in his breast pocket and took out the old blue case i've good mind to send it now" he said aloud.
 What's that?" asked Hay. who was yawning at the door. No bad news, I hope"
 Its about that brooch again." Hay laughed. Upon my word, it seems to you what the monster was to Frankenstein," said he. Send it back to Mrs. Beecot, presume-and have uOAC Nitu I1C Sdot q 6ldaIC dl tuC case. T see you have it with you," he ended lightly.
 Yes" said Paul and, replacing the case in his pocket, went down the street with his friend. Then he deter mined to ask his opinion and related the gist of Mrs. Beecot's letter. And now the mater wires to have it back" he said. T expect my father has found out that she has sent it to me and Is furious"
 ''Well. send it back and have done with it." said Hay impatiently; you are in danger of becoming bore with that brooch, Beecot. I'll lend you money if you like"
 ''No, thanks; I have f3 honestly earned. However, we'll speak no more of the brooch. I'll send it back this very day. Tell me"-he linked his arm within that of his friend-"tell me of that man."
 That man-of the working crea- ture," said Hay absently. Pooh, the man was no more a workingman than I am"
 Well. I thought myself he was bit of a fraud"
 Detectives never do make up we'll" said Grexon calmly.
 Paul stopped as they turned into OK ford street. "what? Was the man a detective?
 ''I think so. from your description of his conversation. The fact is I'm in love with lady who is married. We have behaved quite well, and no one can say word against us. But her husband is a beast and wants a divorce. I have suspected for some time that he is having me watched. Thanks to you. Paul. am now sure. So perhaps you will understand why the man warned you against me and talked of my being man on the mar ket."
 q see" said Paul, hesitating: but don't get into trouble, Hay"
 ''Oh. I'm all right. And don't intend to do anything dishonorable, if that