Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-11


,nanfully. with a furtive glance toward
the aicoye. W
"whoser" pursued Mr. Hickey, true.
ulently.
Mine" with equanimity. Serious.
ly--sleuth!--arey you trying to make a
charge against rue OF stealing my own
property"
"Yeh done It for a blind. Nd that's
enough. Oficer. take this man TO the
station: III make the complaint"
The policeman hesitated. and at this
juncture O'Hagan put In an appear
ance. Juggling = heavy paper
bundle.
BEG pardon. Mis,her Maitland
sor-9"
Well. O'Hagan'"
The crowd ut the dure. sor. Is dish.
persed." the janitor reported "A
couple av cops KEN along an famed
EN-. They're askin' for the two av
yees." with a. careless nod to the po-
liceman and detective.
"Yeh heard what said" Hickey an.
swered the ofiicer's look.
, I'm thinkin." O'Hasan pursued,
calmly ignoring the presence Of the
outsiders, 'thot these do be the SCOT
that domned thafe av the worruld stole
on ye the day. sor. A la-ad brought
ut at ayeleven o'clock. scr. wild partic-
ular rayquest thot ut BE- daylivered 10
ye at once. The papers tore. an"
"OHagan." Maitland ordered sharp.
ly, undo that parcel. think can
satisfy you now, sleuth. What kind OF
suit did your luncheon acquaintance
wear"
Gray"
An here ut Is" OHagan an
nounced. arrayins the clothing upon a
chair. "Iy'ry domn' thing. aven down
to the socks And note for ye. sor."
As he shook out the folds OF the
coat a square white envelope dropped
to the floor: the janitor retrieved and
offered 1t to his employer,
Dear Mr.. Maitland. he read
aloud; LAS you will probably sur
mise, my motive in thus restoring to
you . portion Of your property Is not
altogether uninfuenced by personal
and selfish considerations. In brief. I
wish to discover whether or not you
are to be at home tonight. II not, l
shall take pleasure In calling: II the
contrary, l shall feel that in justice to
myself l must forego the pleasure Of
improving an acquaintance begun un-
der auspices so unfavorable In either
case. permit me to thank you for the
use OF your wardrobe-which. quantity
enough, has outlived its usefulness to
me; a fat-headed detective named
Hickey will tell you why-and to ex-
tend to you expression of my highest
consideration. Believe me. l am en-
viously yours, Daniel Anisty'-Signed.
added Hickey mechanically, his face
working.
Satisfied, sieuth!'
BY way Of reply. but ungracious!y.
the detective stepped forward and un-
locked the handouts.
Maitland stood erect, smiling.
Thank you very much. sleuth. l
shant forget you. OHagan.
tossing the janitor the keys from his
desk, you'll find some-ah-lemon-
pop and root-beer ins the buffet. This
officer aud his friends, will no doubt
Join you in a friendly drink down
stairs. Cabby. want q word with
you. Good morning. gentle
men. Good morning, sleuth."
And he showed them the door. Il
shall be at your service, ofdcer." be
called over the janitors shoulder. at
any time tomorrow morning. II not
here. O'Hagan will tell you where to
find me. And, O'Hagan!" The tsnitor
fell back. Keep them At least an
hour" Maitland told him guardedly.
And say nothing"
The Irishman pledged his discretion
by q silent look. Maitland turned back
to the cabby.
You did me a good turn, Just now. "
he began
Don't mention II, sir; I've carried
you hoften before this evenin'. and-ex-