Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-09-21
Continuation of Chapter XI.

T.
ten" And conciselv narrated the events
OF the past "A hours. beginning at the mo-
ment when he had discovered Anisty in
Maitland Manor Save that he substitute
"a himself for the man who had escaped
from Higgins and eliminated all mention
81 the gray girl. his statement was exact
and convincing. As he came down to
the moment when he had called up from
the Bartholdi and heard mysterious
sounds In his fiat. substantiating his story
BY indicating the receiver that dangled
useless from the telephone. even Hickey
was staggered.
But not beaten. When Maitland ceased
speaking the detective smiled superiority
10 such invention. Very pretty" he
conceded. "Yeh en- tell Il al TO the mag
lstrate tomorrow morning. Meantime
yeh'n have time TO think up a yarn ex-
plain.n' how 81 come that crook like
Anisty made three attempts In one day
70 steal some jewels. and didn't get 'em.
Where were they all this timer"
IN ssfe-keeplnS." Maitland lied man
fully. with a furtive glance toward the
alcove.
-whosc.-' pursued Mr.. Hickey trucu-
lentiy.
Mine with equanimity. seriously
sleuth,-are sou trying to make a charge
against me OF stealing my own prop
srtyC'
'sYeh done Il for a blind. Nd that's
enough. Oficer, take this man 20 the sta
Ion; III make the complaint"
TIE policeman hesitated, and at this
Iuucture o'Hagsn put in an appearance.
Juggling heavy brOwn-psper bundle.
Beg pardon. Misther Maitland. sor-?''
well. 0'HaganZ'
The crowd at the dure. Sor. is dis
phersed." the janitOr reported. "A couple
az cops KEN along an famed EN-.
They're askin. fer the two av yees," with
a careless nod TO the policeman and de-
tectivs.
-Yeh heard what said" Hickey an
swered the ofrcer's loOk.
I'm thinxin','' O'Hagan pursued, calm
" Ignoring the presence OF the outsiders,
'-thot these DO Be the SCOT that domned
thafs av the wOrruld stols OF We the day.
sor. A la-ad brought ut at ayeleven
o'clock. sor, wild particular rayQuist thOt
Ut Be daylivered to re at once The pa
per's tore. an
"O'Hagan," Maitland ordered sharply.
'-rndo that parcel think can satisfy
yoU now, sleuth- What kind Of a suit did
you luncheon acquaintance wesr7"
Grey" conceded Hickey reluctantly.
An here ut Is" O'Hagan announced,
arraying the clothing upon a chair. ''Ivry
dcmn' thin. aven down to the socks.
. . And a note for ye, sor."
As he shook out the folds OF the coat
a square white envelope dropped to the
noor: the janitor retrieved and offered II
20 his employer.
-Give II to the sleuth." nodded Matt
land.
Sowing. Hickey withdrew the inclos-
ure-barely glancfng at the superscripuon.
Dear Mr.. Maitland" he read aloud;
AS you viii probably surmise. my mo-
tive N thus restoring TO you a portion OF
A.
enced BY personal and selfish considera-
tons In brief, / wish to discover
whether OF not you are to be at home to-
night II not, I shall take pleasure I'm
calling: II the contrary. I shall feel that
IN justice to myself I must forego the
pleasure Of improving an acquaintance
begun under auspices so unfayorable. In
either case. permit me 20 thank you, for
the use OF your wsrdrobe-wnich, quaint
II enough. has outlived IT'S urefulness to
me: a fatheaded detective named Hickey
win tell you why-and to extend to you
expression OF my highest consideration.
Believe me am envioUsly yours. Daniel
AnIsty'-Signed." added Hickey mechan-
ically. his face working.
Satisfied. sleUthT'
By way OF reply, but ungraciously. the
detective stepped forward and unlocked
Tire handouts.
you very much, sleuth. I shan't forget
you OHagan," tossing the janitor
the Keys from his desk. you'll ind some
-ah-lemon-pop and root-beer In the buff
fet This officer and his friends will no
doubt join you In a friendly drink down
stairs Cabby. / want a word with you
Good morning. gentlemen. Good
morning. sleuth."
And he showed them the door. II shall
be at your service. officer" he called over
the janltor's shoulder. Eat any time to-
MORROW morning. II not here, O'Hagan
win tell you where TO find me. And.
O'HRganr' The Janitor fell back. And,
them az least an hour" Maitland told him
guardedIy. 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 It. sir: I've carried you
hCften before this evenin'. and-excuse
my sayin' SOL never 'sd fare as tipped
'andsomer. It's a real pleasure. sir, to
be OF service
Thank you returned Maitland. eye
ing him in speculative wise. IT won
der"
The man was a rough. burly English
man OF one OF the most intelligent IL
not intellectual kind: the British cabby.
a. q type. mas Few superiors Tor sheer
Quiclxness OF wit and understanding. This
man had been sharpened and tempered
By his contact with American conditions.
Ills eyes were shrewd. his face honest
r. weather-beaten. his attitude respect
ful
Two another use for you tonight"
Maitland decided. IF you are at liberty
Bnd-discreet." The final word was a ques-
ton. lung over his shoulder as he turned
toward the escrftOire.
yes. sir" said the man thoughtfully.
Il zlius can drive. sir. even when I'm
drinkin' 'ardest and can't see nothink."
"Yes7 You've been drinking to-
nIght7 Maitland smiled quietly.
standing at the small writing-desk
and extracting a roll OF bills from a con-
cealed drawer.
I'm fair blind SIR
Very we'll" Maitland turned and ex-
tended his hand, and despite his profess
ed affliction, the cabby's eyes bulged as
he appreciated the size OF the bill
MY worrdi' he gasped. slowing it
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