The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-08-05

taurant where the real Maitland was
evidently known. There were few cir
cumstances which he could not turn
to profit. fewer emergencies to which
he could not rise, he complimented
Handsome Dan Anisty.
"A table for two" he drawled Matt
laRd-wise. Tn q corner somewhere,
away from the crowd, you know"
This way, if you please, Mr. Matt
land
BY the way" suggested the burg
lar, unfolding his serviette and CLAN
cling keenly about the room-which
by good chance was thinly populated,
by the way. you know, you haven't
told me your name yet"
'Hickey-John w. Hickey, detectivs
bureau"
Thank you" A languid hand
pushed the pink menu card across the
table to Mr.. Hickey And what do
] you see that you'd like?"
We'll =" Hickey became con-
scious that both unwieldy feet were
neryously twined about the legs of his
chair; blushed; disentangled them;
and in an attempt to cover his con-
fusion. plunged madly into considera-
ton Of a column Of table-d'hote
French, not one word of which con-
veyed the slightest particle of informa-
ton to his intelligence.
Well" he repeated, and moistened
his lips. The room seemed suddenly
very hot, notwithstanding the fact that
an obnoxious electric fan was sending
a current of cool air down the back
Of his neck
81 amt" he declared in ultimate
desperation. hungry, much Had q
bite a little while back, over to the
Gilsey house bar"
Would q little drink"
Thanks. I don't mind"
Waiter. bring Mr. Hickey a bottle
Of No. y. For me-let me see-cafe
an lait." with a grand air, and rolls.
You must remember this is my
breakfast. Mr. Hickey | make it q
rule never to drink anything for six
hours after rising Anisty selected a
cigarette from the Maitland case lit
IT. and contemplated the detectives
countenance with a winning smile
Now. as to this Anisty affair last
night
Under the stimulus of the cham
payne. to say naught Of his relief at
having eyaded the ordeal of the cut
lery. Hickey discoursed variously and
az length upon the engrossing subject
OF Anisty, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. while
the genial counterpart of Daniel Matt.
land listened with apparent but decep-
tive apathy. and had much ado TO keep
from laughing in his guests face as
the latter, perspiringly earnest, IN
folded his plans for laying the burg
lar by the heels.
From time to time, and at inter
walls steadily decreasing, the hand of
the host sought the neck of the bottle,
inclining it carefully above the thin
stemmed glass that Hickey kept in al
most constant motion. And the de-
tective's fatuous loquacity flowed as
the contents of the bottle ebbed.
Yet. as the minutes wore on, the
burglar began TO be conscious that it
was but shallow we'll of information
and amusement that he pumped. The
game, fascinating with it's spice Of
daring as it had primarily been, began
70 pail. At length the masquerader
calculated the hour as ripe for what
lie had contemplated from the begin
ming; and interrupted Hickey with
scant consideration, in the middle Of
most interesting exposition.
You'll pardon me, I'm sure. II
trouble you again for the time"
The fat red fingers sought uncer-
tainly for the timepiece; the bottle
was now empty. The hour, as an
nounced, was ten minutes to two
1--WE an engagement" invented
knisty. plausibly. with a friend at
two. If you'll excuse me-? Garcon,
Taddition,"
Then l und'stand. Mister Maitland,
We en- count on yeh2"
Aassty. eyelids dropping, tipped back
his chair trife and regarded Hickey
with a fair imitation Of the whimsical
Maitland smile. Hardly. I think"
~Why not2T-truculently.
TO be frank with you. have three
excellent reasons. The first should be
sumcient I'm too lazy"
D.sgruntled. Hickey stared and
shock 8 disappearing head 4 was
afraid Of that; yeh swells don't never
seem to think nothin' Of yer duties &c
Eoci'ty."
Anisty airily waved the Indictment
aside. Moreover. I have lost nothing.
You see, I happened in Just at the
right moment; our criminal friend got
nothing for his pains. The jewels are
safe. Reason No. 2: Having retained
my property, hold no grudge against
Anisty."
we'll dunno
@And as for reason No. 5: I don't
care to have this affair advertised. II
the papers get hold Of It they'll cook