The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-15


hand. and at the entrance he called:
"Jennison. you stay out there with
my man AND watch the other two VIII
your
The door slammed. and the detec-
tive smiled.
Right into your private ONCE,
Brady. You don't mind our using it
for a quiet little talk. do your"
Mind I'll show you whether (
mind or notl I'll"
"Weu. 1t doesn't matter much, any
way" smiled Burleigh. In there,
Jim. and no monkey business about
IT."
Once more the politician obeyed.
The detective and Grafton followed
close upon his heels and surveyed the
scene with much interest.
And II was a sight to absorb one.
In the center OF the room stood a fat
table, strewn with papers and docu-
ments and bits OF tracing paper, with
inkstanas and gems Of various sorts
Work had evidently been upon the
very point of beginning.
We'll Mr.. grafton, is your prop
erty there?' asi-ed Burleigh.
The millionaire stepped toward the
table. but Bradys big body came be-
fore him in spite Of the pistol in Bur-
ieighs hand.
-Trat'n do you. Grafton-you get
back
4 want to inspect the papers there.
Brady"
~Mebbe you do. but you amt goin'
TO.
oh. I think ne will" the detective
intePposed.
Then you got another think com
in'p'
See here. you idiot--" Grafton
began.
Now. that won't do no goojl Back
up there, I ten you! This here is my
ofee-see? You amt got any right in
it, in the FIRST place. but when #
comes 20 pokin' over me private pa
pers-"
And mine"
There amt none of your'R here.
Just keep your hands Off,
Brady, that's a poor blum" said
Grafton angriiy. You know what is
there. and you know why we are here.
What on earth - the use Of"
Burleigh Interrupted suddenly.
There is a good deal OF use. Mr.
Grafton" ne said tartly. This
smooth-faced person-Afr. Carvel, I
fancy-has pocketed no less than seven
documents in The past thirty seconds"
Brady turned almost involuntariIy.
CarveFs jGw dropped. and Burleigh
laughed.
II was neat in a way" he said;
but It wasn't done deftly enough
Put them back, Carvel."
The forger looked from one 20 the
other OF his eonfederates for a posi-
bic cue. Brsdys furious scowl was
stu all fight. but Colson seemed 10
have comprehended the situation per
feetly.
His face was drawn and white and
his eyes rather frightened.
He turned suddenly to Carvel
Put them back. then" he said. de-
spite Brsdy's fieFce glare.
Ca-veI obeyed. and from several
pockets documents were brought and
Slapped upon the table
Burleigh chuckled audibly.
''-Sow. Mr. Grafton. just look them
over. please. and see If your property
is there, and
Get hack there Prad> ~ar-
"And-s, he me!-Tn blow IN heal
of tie mrs, L-,-h tnat lnt1I4e.~-
you!" Burleigh concluded.
His weapon come up suddenly. and
IL spite Of his bTavado. Brady stepped
back a pace or two. his fellows sat
very sun.
Grafton advanced and looked over
the litter; then with trembling hand
ne seized long, folded document. and
another and another. He turned over
the pile. searched further.-and recov-
cred two more of his precious papers
After a minute or two he stepped
back, and buttoned into an inner
pocket was the package OF papers
connected with the KenyonviIle Trae-
ton matter.
'Burleigh." he said shakily. I've
got every blessed note and bond, and
not a single one has been trifed With"
Thank the Lord for that. sir" said
the detective. He turned to Brady.
You just sit down there, Jim.
have a word OF two to say. I think.
On. you're stin ready for battle. are
your"
Dye know that you broke into this
Office by force, in the middle of the
night?'
Colson shrugged his shoulders. and
Burleigh shook his head.
Don't you understand. Jim. that
we know all there is to know about
the whole business? Jennison-"
Damn Jennison! I'll" he start
ed angrily from his chair.
Here, herel You'll do nothing OF
the sortl'
I'll"
You'll be OFT of town before you
have the chance" smiled the detec-
tive. "Jennison gave 1t gil away. We
saved Mr.. Grafton here-or he did
and we've recovered the papers. Just
& word or two more. and we may say
good night-or we may wait until
morning comes along and then secure
warrants for you"
"1yot for me! Good God! Not for
met" broke from Colson.
THAT Is what we shall have to see"
said Burleigh dryly. You don't seem
TO like the prospect Of yourself and
Mr.. Brady attired in stripes? '''
Colson mcistened his lips
And perhaps they won't become