Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-10-12
CHAPTER XVI.
The Chief Of police Visits Mr.. eormIy.

The Chief Of Police Visits Mr.. Gormiy.
On the evening of the second day
before the election Connell. dressed in
plain clothes and entirely unaccom-
panied, presented himself very late at
night at Gormly's apartment and de-
sired to see him. II was Somes who
admitted the official. Gormly's estab-
lishment was simple one. and the
other servants had gone home for the
night
Somes knew very well who he was,
and while he had some of the English
awe OF the police he had all the ha-
tired OF a jealous and devoted partizan
of his master, which he certainly was.
for the enemy. Therefore he re-
oucstcd the functionary to take a seat
while he carried tho request for an In
tervicw to the library.
Somes entered the library without
knocking, most unusual course for
s.m. He also took occasion to turn
he 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
>ad stopped his dictation. He was
greatly surprised at the Wallets en-
trance. and more surprised when he
locked the door; but he realized that
something unusual was up and said
nothing.
Beg pardon. SIR" began Somes de-
ur,cat.ngly, but there's party out
In the hall wants to see you"
who Is it,"
He didn't give any name. sir, but
7 recognized him as the chief Of po-
lice."
"Yes, SIR"
What does he want?"
He didn't say, SIR"
What Was his mcssage?"
"Just to tell you that gentleman
that's what he called himself. sir
wanted to see you"
Where is he now"
81 left him sitting out In the hall,
but wouldn't be too sure as to where
he is, sir. He seemed to want to come
right In here without permission, and
that's why I locked the door. sir"
Il see,' answered Gormly. twinkle
of amusement in his eye. Il wonder
what the chief of police can have to
say to me? Well. suppose I'd better
see him. Chaloner, will you go into
the dining room and wait until / call
for you. Tell the chief to come in.
Somes''
While Chaloner gathered up his
notebooks, pencils, and letters and
withdrew into the dining room across
the hall, Somes unlocked the door,
stepped out into the hall and present
ly returned. He threw the door of the
library open in great style. drew him
self up and announced as II 1t had
been a reigning prince:
THE chief OF police OF the city OF
New York;
Connell glared at him suspiciously.
but said nothing. He entered the room.
carefully closed the door behind him.
and stood facing his host.
ITO what" asked Gormly suavely,
"am / indebted for the honor of this
visit at this late hour!"
He glanced at the clock as he
spoke and observed that 1t was half
after eleven.
i've got something to say to you.
Gormly." began Connell bruskly.
II am not aware Of any intimacy
between you and me. Mr.. Connell.
which warrants you In your familiar
mode of address. Address me with
decency and respect, or I'll have you
put out OF the house!"
"Me!" roared Connell. You'd lay
hands on me, an officer of the law, In
the discharge Of his"
Are you come here as an oficer of
the law In the discharge of your duty |?
II so. will you please tell me without
further delay what you want. where is
your warrant and incidentally inform
me why you come in plain clothes?"
Never mind how I come or why
comet" said Connell wrathfully. AS
said, I've got something to say to
you."--he paused for moment--"Mr.
Gormly. il that's your name. I'm go
ing to say II. and you're going to
iisten!"
"Am II" Dsid Gormiy. You see that