The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1911-11-03
CHAPTER XVI.

The Chief Of Police Visits Mr.. Gormly.
On the evening of the second day
before the election Connell, dressed in
. plain clio. hes and entirely unaccom-
paniel, presented himself very late at
4 night at Gormly's apartment and de-
sslred to see him. 1t was Somes who
admitted the official. Gormlys estab-
was a simple one, and the
other servants had gone home for the
blight.
Somes knew very well who he was,
and while he had some of the English
awe of the police he had all the ha-
tred Of a Jealous and devoted partizan
bi his master, which he certainly was,
"tor the enemy. Therefore he re-
luested the functionary to take seat
while he carried the request for an in
Eerview to the library.
Somes entered the library without
Knocking, a most unusual course for
him. He also took occasion to turn
The key of the door behind him. Then
be stood at attention in his respectful
English way. Gormly had looked up
Instantly the door was opened, and
bad stopped his dictation. He was
greatly surprised at the Wallets en-
rance, and more surprised when he
ocked the door; but he realized that
Something unusual was up and said
nothing.
Beg pardon, sir" began Somes de-
Irecatingly, but there's a party out
b the hall wants to see you"
who Is it?"
He didn't give any name, sir. but
recognized him as the chief of po-
ce."
Yes, sir"
What does he want?"
He didn't say, sir"
What was his message?"
Just to tell you that gentleman
hats what he called himself, sir
anted to see YOU"
Where is he now"
u left him sitting out in the hall,
VI wouldn't be too sure as to where
is, sir He seemed to want to come
GIT in here without permission, and
pats why locked the door, sir"
I see" answered Gormly, a twinkle
amusement in his eye. Il wonder
nat the chief of police can have to
y to me? Well, suppose I'd better
e him. Chaloner, will you go into
e dining room and wait until ! call
y you. Tell the chief to come in,
bmes."
While Chaloner gathered up his
tebooks, pencils, and letters and
thdrew into the dining room across
e hall, Somes unlocked the door
epped out into the hall and present
returned. He threw the door of the
prary open in great style, drew him
II up and announced as If 1t had
en reigning prince:
The chief of police of the city OF
Few York;"
oonnell glared at him suspiciously
u said nothing. He entered the room
reiully closed the door behind him
stood facing his host.
10 what" asked Gormly suavely
m Indebted for the honor Of this
slt at this late hour?"
ne glanced at the clock as he
oke and observed that it was half
ter eleven.
I've got something to say to you
prmiy," began Connell bruskly.
am not aware of any intimacy
tween you and me, Mr.. Council
plch warrants you in your familiar
pde of address. Address me with
cency and respect, or I'll have yor
out OF the housed"
!. mel" roared Cornell. you'd lay
uus on me, am Officer of the law, In
discharge of his"
are you come here as an officer Of
law In the discharge of your duty
~ VIII you please tell me without
suer delay what you want, where Is
warrant and incidentally inform
why you come in plain clothes?'
Never mind how come or why
said Connell wrathfully. "As
a,u' I've got something to say te
he paused for moment--"Mr
a'y' II that's your name. I'm go
~ say 1t, and you're going te
Au u said Gormly. you see thai