Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-11

excellent. Hurd did not broach any unpleasant topic immediately, as he wished. the man to enjoy his meal If Jessop was guilty, this dainty din ner would be the last of its kind he would have for many a long day Moreover, Hurd wished to learn more of the mariners character and piled him with questions, which the unsus. pecting saisoe answered amiably enough.
 Me an you r6ght become mates, as it were," said Jessop, extending his large hand again and again. ."Put it there."
 "Well, we'd want to know something more about one another to become real mates," laughed Hurd.
 "Oh, you're a commercial traveller, as you say, and I'm the captain of as fine barkey as ever sailed under Cap. ricorn. Leastways was, afore gave up deep sea voyages"
 "You must miss the ocean, living at Stowley."
 Inland it is," admitted the mariner, pulling out dirty clay pipe at the con- clusion of the meal, "and ocean there ain't round about fur miles. But I've got shanty there and live respecta- ble."
 You are able to, with the standby" hinted Hurd.
 Jessop nodded and crammed black tobacco, very strong and rank, into the bowl of his pipe with a shaking hand. Tt ain't much," he admitted, folks being stingy. But if wants more," he struck the table hard, T can get it. Dye see, Mister Conner cial"
 "Yes, I see," replied Hurd coolly. Jessop was again growing cross, and the detective had to be careful. He knew we'll enough that next morning, when sober, Jessop would not be so disposed to talk, but being muzzy he opened his heart freely. Still, it was evident that a trifie more liquor would make him quarrelsome. so Hurd pro- posed coffee, a proposition to which the sailor graciously assented.
 "Cawfee," he observed, lighting his pipe and filling the room with evil smelling smoke, ''clears the cad, not as mine wants clearing. mind you. But cawfee ain't bad, when rum ain't t be 'ad."
 You'll have more rum later," hinted Hurd.
 Put it there," said Jessop, and again the detective was forced to vince at the strong grip of horny hand.
 Miss Junk appeared in answer to the tinkle of the bell and removed tho food. Afterward she brought in cof- fee, hot and strong and black. and Jessop drank two cups, with the result that he became quieter. Then the two men settled down for a pleasant con- versation. At least. Jessop thought so. for be frequently expressed the friend Hest sentiments toward his host. Then Matilda appeared with a bottle of rum, kettle and two glasses. When she departed. Hurd intimated that he would not require her services again that night This he whispered to her at the door, while Jessop was placing the kettle on the fire. and. before returning to his seat he quietly turned the key. So he had the mariner entirely to him. self and got to business at once while the kettle boiled.
 You have known this place for years. believe" said Hurd. taking a chair opposite to that of Jessop. "DId you ever drop across a man who used to live here called Lemuel KriIlY'
 The other man started. "whateveF makes you arSk that?- he inquired in a husky voice
 Well. you see. as a commercial I trade in books. and had to do with a secondhand bookseller in Gwynne street. Drury lane. It seems that he was murdered" and be eyed Jessop sttentiveiy.
 The sailor nodded and composed himself with q violent effort Yes said he in his husky vosce. 50 I heard But what's he got to do win Lemuel KrfIT
 ~Oh- said Hurd csrelessly. 1t Is said Aaron Norman was KrIL-
 Might ha' bin I don't know n.y. self vas the zruf reply.
 -Ah. nen yOa dh not knO- Lem ua KrlIy