The Washington times., 1909-03-11

Eet.y.
oh said the captain. Il suppose,
then, he must live very economically,
or perhaps he possesses a reserve fund
which enables him to make invest
n-ents."
Betty. however. did not notice this
observation. She was TOO fun OF ler
story.
Mr.. Wharton told me t~.t 1 had act
ed very foolishiy in taking COM
piete stranger into our home" sne con-
unued. And it turned out that he
knew what he was taIKing about Af-
ter counting the money that night We
were AFRAID to leave it out because Of
the new boarder about whom we knew
nothing. So we decided TO aide it"
oh, you concealed the money %
Yes, in the hem % the portiere Blu
this man evidently Leard US say Just
what We were going to 90. COR the next
morning. when we wOSe Up. both the
money and the Doarde: were gone
That's the whole story
When Betty finished the captain seem
ed lost in thought
You have forgotten 10 tell me how
you happened to-" the captain paused
FOR moment as If searching his brain
Tor suitable word. to arresC this
man, lie finished.
II determined | wouh ,.rd him" said
Getty, and l usually d. what set out
to do. He ran over me in his automo-
bile Then he picked me up and drove
around until l got over the shock
wasn't hurt at all Then--I just ar
rested him, that's all
The captain turned to Nelson.
What have you to say to ,his accu-
sqtion?" he asked.
The answer was not Ions in forth
coming.
Nothing" replied Nelson.
Betty was surprised. She could not
understand how a man with the evident
cleverpess which Nelson possessed could
be without an attempt at a plausible
explanation. of course every word
would have been false, out Betty was
disappointed that he made no sort OF
an effort to justify himself.
When she reasoned ii out there was
none TO be made, but her feminine mind
demanded one just the same, whether it
were possible or no.
You make no defense, then - i1...uir-
ed the captain, who thought he must be
mistaken.
None replied Nelson. ''Tn. guilty.
There exclaimed Betty triumph
antly. You see. He doesn't even try
10 deny it,
Where is the money!" continued the
captain. addressing Nelson.
Here it is" said Betty. opening her
bag and holding out a big roll OF bills
Then he has returned the money al
ready?" said the captain, adding
Under the circumstances II was very
corsiderate OF him TO let you arrest
him"
Yes. made him give it up. replied
Betty
Nelson smiled. and the captain could
not repTess a broad grin The idea of
little mite of femininity forcing SIX
foot man to deliver up something lie
had stolen was too much for both Of
them.
Il must be going" continued Betty
Il guess I've done all there is TO be
done, now that I have got him safely
here where he can't possibly get away"
One moment. please. said the CAP
tain. Il must have your name and adj
dress and-yoUrs. ne added looking AT
the prisoner
He gazed keenly at Nelson before re
said anything more.
Name" ne commanded at last
Charles Nelson" said Betty. AT
least that's the one he gave me.
suppose he has dozen others, any one
OF which will tell you just as much as
this one"
Nelson said nothing, but looked ad-
mi,inEly at her
Charles Nelson is correct." ne said
70 the captain. It's the oniy one I
really have tight 10 use
The captain soon became ousy writ
irS down the necessary information.
Betty Teadju sted her hat Then she
drew on her gloves and made ready
Tor her departure.
AS she started toward the door she
was amazed 10 hear the police captain
say:
shall I send for your lawyer. Mr.
NeIsOn2 You doubtless want TO arrange
for bail at once. Kindly steu into M
private Office"
The Continuation OF This story VIII
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