Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-06-22

of intelligence came into the little
thief's eyes, but he was still dazed, and
did not recognize his rescuers.
II don't care what you do with me-
he murmured at last, in a weak and
cracked voice. xiii me quietly If you
want to, but don't tie me up again. |
have lone nothing to deserve 1t. |
really haven't. | have been acting
quite square in this business" And
then he broke down n whimpered
further protestations of innocence.
"He is weak from want of food. and
dazed with terror" said Brett quietly.
II sugges that one of you should get
him some meat and wine, whilst the
others remain here and endeavor to
reassure him. In half an hour he will
be greatly recovered. Meanwhile we
might examine the place."
The commissary thought Brett's sug-
gestion a good one. His assistant sum-
moned the concierge and attended to
the wants of The Worm whilst
Brett and the commissary conducted
a careful scrutiny of the premises.
They found little, however. beyond q
considerable accumulation of dirt; for
the ways of Turks are primitive ana
their habits unpleasant in European
households. IT was evident that before
taking their departure the occupants
of the fat had carefully removed or
destroyed all documents or other
articles which might throw light on
their proceedings.
The leather thongs which bound the
prisoner voked some comment from
the barrister.
"These are somewhat unusual
articles" he said to the commissary
you will notice that they are cut
from raw cowhide and well stretched.
In other words, they are the familiar
'bow-strings' of Constantinople, and
warranted not to yield If twisted round
the neck. 1 think they will answer for
other purposes than tying people to
beds"
I'VE must find these Turks" said
the commissary. They are desperate
characters"
Find them by all MEANS" said Brett
earnestly. but on no account arrest
them"
"And why, MONSIEUR" cried the
other, with elevated eyebrows.
Because if you do o will paralyze
our future actions. nen all Is Sdlu
and done, the only charge you can
bring against them is a trivial one. 1t
is evident they merely tied up this
man, either with the object of frighten-
ing him into a confession, or to cave
their hands free whilst they dealt with
his employers. Perhaps they had both
objects in view. In either event the
appearance of the police on the scene
would close their mouths more tightly
thar an oyster. AS 1t is. | expect they
will return, and, if possible, you must
compel the concierge to conceal the
fact that you have visited the house.
Let him put all the blame on me. They
know that | am mixed up in the in
quiry, and fear me far less than the
recognized authorities. Oblige me IN
this respect and you will not regret it,
The policeman was wise enough to
fall in with the suggestion.
An hour later 1.-The Worm was taken
in a cab to the Prefecture, as his coa-
dition was yet so hopeless that little
real benefit could ensue from a search
ing cross-examination.
So Brett parted company with the
ltoficials, having made an appointment
with the commissary for the next day
at noon, when they assumed that the
prisoner would be considerably recov-
cred from his weakness and fright
~ r.. ~ontluued ron,orrorN