The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
BY ID. WINTON GRANVILLE

DL D. V14N O T want you to keep an eye on some of the tourists who are crowding party I am particularly suspicious of-the man known as Reginald Wild, who is said to be really acting in the interests of the British Government Track him for me during the next few days, and let me have a report. He is staying in the east side of the town: here are the particulars"
 My chief handed me a typewriter sheet, on which the following was neatly arranged:
 Reginald Wild, age 38. Home Campbelltown, Scotland, Profession Law clerk. Appearance-Tall, dark, mole on left cheek; speaks with slight lisp. Politics-Conservati Known to have highly-placed friends in Brit ish diplomatic service. Should be carefully watched"
 There were further details, giving an account of his past history, how long he was likely to remain in Ber- lin, and his future destination.
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  foreigners!
 Going to my room selected from my very extensive selection of clothes an English-cut suit and overcOat, and one of those bowler hats which are so popular among the English middle class.
 A few hours later I was sauntering into a cafe, and, before many minutes had passed, I was rewarded by the ap- pearance of MT. Wild. I was not al all surprised, for had been informed by one of our agents that he was to dine there that evening.
 Mentally I weighed him up. He look ed in suberb physical conditions typical sporting Britisher. Soon en' crossed in earnest conversation witt his companion, he seemed to forge where he was, and his order to the waiter was given in an absent-mind ed manner, without the slightest at tention being paid to the nature oi the viands.
 "So, my friend" I surmised to my self you are on important business tonight"
 I was not wrong. Later, he pullet a formidable document from his bag and commenced to compare it witl mother which his comrade held.
 This was y chance. Walking owe to the fireplace, where a large glas mirror stood, tipped it over slightly and an ornament fell with crash t to the ground just beside the tabl where Wind was sitting.
 A Terrible Struggle
 He stopped to pick up the orna ment, and, unthinkingly, held hi his manuscript in the other hand. stopped to assist him, and doing SC took a swift look at the document. It was a plan of the Kiel Canal, a that time in course of construction! I am so sorry to have disturbed yo like this" I said in perfect English "the more so when I see that you ar also here on holiday"
 He glanced at my English clothe! and taking me for some provincial O a Cooks tour, smiled in kindly, half patronizing manner.
 'rNo harm done, my friend" he saiC though fear the ornament is beyon repair.
 With few further words we part ed. My information was of the u most importance, and l resolved secure further particulars of the COT tents of the bag, from which this pla of Germany's great naval design ha been produced.
 Later, I phoned for an assistan and, when Wild and his companic strolled out for an evening walk, shadowed them closely along vii this trusted confederate
 Sure enough, they turned in the d rection of one of Krupps arsenals! here are the particulars"
 I stopped for a minute or two uni my companion drew level with me. These men, I said, must not g further than the gates yonder-sl on your rubbers.'
 As silently as cats we sprang upt Wild and his companion. There W furious struggle, and one of t hercest fights have ever undertalk developed. Wild's companion ma of like lightning at the first sign combat-afterwards, I discovered was a Bavarian--he had neither Br Ish or Prussian fighting blood.
 With Wild it was different. lashed out right and left, and with clean punch on the chin, sent my co federate to the ground like a log wood. Then it became a duel to death between us. The moon slipp out from behind a cloud. I could { his eyes flashing.
 After a terrific struggle, and the of three or four German secret S vice men who arrived I secured a handcuffed him. DO your worst" said scornfully, as I looked at him.
 "Do not fear" retorted, as polit as | could, that does not lie in ( hands. When killing Is required 2 70" has other agents ours is more intellectual side of the bJ ness.' He semed to appreciate joke, and laughed lightly. The pers in his bag were very reveali Plans of every work in Germany v there and a photograph of Wild hi self. which I slipped in my pock,
 What discovery!
 Before retiring, however, I det mined to catechise my captive.
 MT. Wild" said, "your home In Campbelltown; you are-or " before you entered the British seC service-a law clerk. I know about you, you sec"