Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-09-21

eye swept the room In his rapid, com
prehensive way.
I did not make out what MarVe
had taken In with that practised eye
OF his at glance, until I had goi
nearly up to the desk, which l found
was one used in sealing money en-
velopes. A strong gas Jet was going
Near it were the steel dies, wax
sticks and cord used In securing pack
ages. The prisoner had evidently
been busy during his brief period OF
forced retirement A pair of small
scissors and a safety razor lay on the
table. Also, under the gas Jet was
quite heap Of fresh, warm cinders.
The eyebrows OF the captive were
Jagged and irregular, and his upper
lip was rough and scraped
He has tried to disguise himself
shouted the bank teller, instantly.
ITO disfgure himself, you mean, T"
interpolated Marvel. HE has done
more than that. He has been busy
removing all Identification marks
papers, clothing tags-hello! what's
this?"
From behind the man there sud-
denly sprang out a small lively dog.
He was of the fox terrier breed, and
barked at US Justify.
ooh, the animal was with him when
he came into the bank" explained the
teller. Followed him in here. Be
longs to him, suppose"
Il see," nodded my friend, thought
fully. Now, then, my mani"
He fixed his eye sharply on the pris-
oner. The latter did not finch under
the cynosure. He must have been
a handsome appearing young man be-
fore he had jabbed those scissors into
his eyebrows. He was very pale, but
there was nothing of the cringing or
alarmed culprit about him.
Il see it is useless to ask you your
name" observed Marvel I'VE will
make a search, but l fancy you have
fcrestalled what you were shrewd
enough to suspect awaited you"
My friend was right. The man had
cut off even the laundry marks on his
linen, had removed every letter and
card from his pocketbook, and had
burned them on the marble top of the
sealing table.
You won't tell your name, OF
course" said Marvel. "Win you talk
at alI?"
Il will make only one statement"
came the cool, composed reply.
Il shall be glad to receive it." re-
Piled Marvel
q did not know until half hour
since that I was passing counterfeit
money"
you know it now?"
YES" came the response, accom-
panied with a tremor of the finely
,hiseled lips. 81 had ten 800 bills,
md have passed them ALL"
Where did you get them?"
Il will answer that question and
est my case there" was the singular
eply after that it is up to you to
10 what you choose; and after that l
hall absolutely refuse to say one
Ford--I found them"
That was all-all at the start, all at
be finish. Argument, menaces, ca
olery, sympathy-these went for
othing. Marvel studied the prisoner
ilently. Then he whispered to the
eller. The latter retired, to reappear h.
nth the floor officer. Marvel gave
his man some low-toned instructions.
he officer placed q come-along upon
lie wrist of the prisoner.
You can leave the dog" spoke Mar.
ell suddenly.
The prisoner turned and his lips
arted. He was evidently about to ,
ut in a plea for the continued CON- ;
of the little animal, whom :
e seemed to regard with fondness.
18th something OF a sigh, he re-
-essed utterance, however, pulled
S hat down over his eyes and stolid
accompanied the officer from the :
ace. ),
Get me a piece of stout cord" Mar !
i directed the teller, and in another
W minutes we were on our way to
e Offices Of the United Bankers Pro :
ctive association. The little animal :
hined and worried, but trotted !.
Ong, guided by Marvel. The latter :
rned the dog loose In an empty :,
ON and sat down in his own favor :,
chair in his private Office.
There is some thinking to do" he
served. "but l should like TO have =,
u back here about an hour before Il
SIX" .
was curious enough and interested n,
ough to greet the invitation as a
for, and said so. h,
And by the way, my friend" he b;
led after me as reached the door. ht
lat young man we have secured ed
the truth--he did not know the W;
10 bills were counterfeit until the nc
Ter at the Central National told hin M
sh
wondered how Resilius Marvel had
nd this out, but l knew he was &c
hit. He usually treasured up his de- vi
,tions and discoveries until case lie,