The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-02


Tot only his promotion, but probably I
even bis position, aud he could only
sit helpless In his narrow cell and rail
at fate.
Then the, grated half of The eel
door was darkened by . form, and he
sprang TO his feet.
I'm the bull in this precinct. an
nounced the newcomer. Don't throw
that blur" he added as ColbrooSs
eyes went up in inquiry. You know
what a bull is
4 was always under the impression
that they possessed -four feet aud
horns he said
That's a good bIuff. but II don't 60"
said the visitor. Il guess YOU know
what plain clothes men are by any
title
The precinct detective: see" said
Colbrook.
THE fairy what had her Leather
swipcd wants 10 know what you did
with it,
I'm sure don't know what became
of the lady's purse" he said pleasant.
ly. This slang was more understand
able.
Stow that" adlnonlshed the detcc-
tive. Il think she'll let yon of. aud
it's ten spot 10 me II you tell
But icll you there is ii mistake"
lie insisted. Your men picked up the
wrong mau.'
With snort OF disgust. the ward
man turned away. Here was chance
10 make $40 gone through ths thisr's
stuhbornness. He was back in a min
ute. though, aud colbrooG caught the
echo of lighter step gu the stene
tagging
The dame wants TO give you che
third degree herself. he said. Don't
you give her none OF your lip or IN
come in there"
Il am at the lady's service" said Col
brook hopefully, He understood from
the previous conversation that she
could free him by refusing 10 make a
complaint 1t should not he very diff.
cult TO convince her that he was nor
the thief
He started as she spoke. but some
impulse restrained the exclamation
that spranS to his lips.
What was in the purse that was so
valuable:" he demanded. making his
voice harsh and unnatural.
Il cannot explain" she said. with
embarrassment some keepsake Of
which am very fond The purse was
a keepsake. am most anxious about
that"
Colbrook's heart gave leap. 1t was
the purse hc had given her that she
sought. and it was Enid EangSton who
was pleading with him TO restore her
property.
I'm get You another purse just as
good" he said, "ir you viii get me out
Of this. Enid
With a scream she started bsck
from tue bars as colbrooL moved into
the light .Yon?' she gaspcd.
Il was running TO catch car he
explained. 1T was misty. and The thief
slipped into doorway. and the mob
thought that since | was running it
must be who was the culprit. Then
the officer colared me aud brought me
here"
I'm 50 sorry" she sasped.
I'm not" he disagreed. Il see the
hand Of fate. You sce, was running
TO catch ear 10 Chester to see you.
You were in town, and should have
missed YOU
But why such hastc:" she asked
Il am leaving this afternoon for
China" he explained. My chance has
come at last. aud wanted 10 ask you
TO wait for me. dear VIII you:"
Il think" she said. that we must
bow TO fate l ran into town unex-
pectcdly. and Suppose YOU had
caught the car and gone out there
should not have had chance to say
Soodby."
Now we can say 1t over the lunch
table. and there's still time for rs trip
10 the iewelry store. too. II You Will
explain TO the officer that was not
the thief"
That fornrality was quickly accom-
plished. aud presently they were pass
ing the desk Colbrook leaned over
ami shook ihe scrgeant's hand
"tioodbr. sergeant. he said heartily
i am very much obliged.
II wonder what he meant" muscd
that official as he regarded the bill that
had been loft in his palm. Sure. I
thought he'd make trouble with The
chief"
As to Liberty.
Liberty yvnS first introdu,e,l tnto thiS,