The Washington herald., 1914-05-24

front and curled in an aggressive firing
He had large sprig of holly in his but
tonhole and little hamper bearing
fading letters the words "a. Trump, Oh
Inn," in his hand. He asked for Nj
Biggins, and sent up, very impressivel
by the cook, card inscribed "Mr. Henr
Basket"
The fattest, rosiest, and incest of but
lers rushed down to receive him and tn
hamper which his friend Mr.. Trum
had sent to Mr.. Biggins for his privat
delectation. What gossip they had
What stories Henry Basket told of lif
in Canada! How scornful he was abou
the old country What a tea Mr.. Big
gins ordered to be sent to his pantry fo
their mutual enjoyment Finally, the,
fell to talking of the wedding.
Invited to enjoy private view of tn,
wedding presents, the guest showed
polite interest in doing so.
shall have to ask Mrs. Conn-Stew
art" said tn butler.
He went and asked, Should yo,
mind friend of mine looking at tn.
presents, ma'am?"
Certainly, certainly, Biggins," sale
the gracious lady.
Mr.. Trump's relative, therefore, wa.
taken to see that beautiful array of cost.
ly things set out in one of the reception
rooms, and guarded, night and day, BY
policeman. Certain larger articles
such as piano, etc, said the butler, had
been sent to the bridegroom, Berkshire
Place, this side of Reading, to await the
return of the young couple from their
honeymoon. Most of the jewelry the
bride would take with her. But the 9TH
er costly presents before them would,
after the reception tomorrow was over,
be packed by Mr.. Biggins, taken the next
day to Paddington by detective, and
handed over to the guard of the Iz:s,.
There was no change to Wickbury,
where the bridegroom's steward would
meet the precious cargo and convey it
to the house.
You will understand said the but
Ter, that We have to be careful"
Il can, indeed, Mr.. Biggins." The vis-
itor was no little impressed. You'll be
sure to pack all these in strong boxes? ?"
No" said the butler; no. I'll show
you the cases we shall use in my pantry.
Just good, stout packing cases with
plenty of packing"
The visitor saw and examined the
cases, saying he supposed that they were
safe, but shaking his head, he left
a doubt.
"Safe!" said the butler. "Safe! With
all the precautions we take they are per-
fectly safe. They're all well insured, of
course. To you as isn't used TO the scale
Of things it may seem bit alarming, but
have packed a great many wedding
presents in my time"
They parted just before 7 O'Clock, the
outler having to superintend the laying
of my table Twenty sits down to-
night"
Mr.. Captain walked briskly away from
Hans Square, took taxicab to his |
'ooms, sent telegram, changed his
:lothes, changed his hair parting, and
'et down to await an answer.
The answer arrived in person half an
lour later, and it was a stout man of
middle age and middle height.
"Hello@ said Mr.. Captain kindly.
Evening, sir. Another little job"
Another little job. You did the last
rery WE'LL
"AhF' said the caller reminiscently,
knocking down the gentleman in the
strand? Yes. I'm but just out of quod
or it. Said / couldn't pay me fine,
hough l knew, sir, there was little
natter of forty pound from you coming
or the affair. I'd always rayther spend
week in quod than pay me fine. Quod
int nothing to grumble at"
Il am extremely pleased to find you in
nat state of mind" said Mr.. Captain
nth approval |,
There is a risk them" asked the
aller.
$3.50" said Mr.. Captain laconical-
:, hicking the ash lightly from his cigar.
Your risk will not equal mine, and both
re nil if we are smart. As before, I
ant no questions asked"
"The only question for me to ask, sir,
i'll be about the coin"
Say twenty pounds.
"Say forty"
1--WE said forty last time" Charles !:
used. Very well. We say it again.
orty. Your instructions are" I.
The young man, leaning negligently :
ick in his chair, gave them concisely,
lpplied certain amount of ready cash, G.
I'd said good night.
When he was alone again he wrote to /.
S lady of Emperor's Gate, and said: n
Anna dear: Your slave is obeying v
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