Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-19
Part Two
ny SIR ARTHUR CONAN DoYl

when il pours electricity into . nom
conductor. At six, Watson, We resume
our conversation"
But il was destined to be resumed
long before that hour and under cir
eum,stanccs which gave me a shock
hardly second to that caused by his
spring to the door. l had stood for
some minutes looking at the silent
figure in the bed. His face was almost
covered by the clothes and he appeared
to be asleep. Then, unable to settle
down TO reading. walked slowly round
the room, examining the pictures of
celebrated criminals with which every
wall was adorned. Finally, in my aim
less pcrambulation | came to the man.
tel piece. A litter of pipes, tobacco
pouches, syringes, penknives, revolver
cartridges, and other debris was scat
tered over il. In the midst of these
was a small black and white ivory box
with sliding lid. 1t was neat little
thing, and l had stretched out my hand
TO examine it more closely, when
Ii was dreadful cry that he gave
yell which might have been heard
down the street. My skin went cold
and my hair bristlcd at that horrible
scream. As | turned | caught glimpse
of convulsed face and frantic eyes. l
stood paralyzcd with the little box in
my hand.
Put it down. Down, this instant,
Watson, this instant, i sayP' His
head sank back upon the pillow and
/ he gave a deep sigh of relief as | re-
/ placed the box upon the mantelpiece.
Il hate TO have my things touched,
Watson. You know that | hate it. You
iidget me beyond endurance. You a
doctor YOU are enough to drive a
patient into an asylum. Sit down, man,
and let me have my rest "
The incident left most unpleasant
impression upon nay mind. The violent
and causeless excitement followed by
this brutality of speech, so far removed
deep was the disorganiyation of his
mind. OF all ruin that of noble
mind is the most deplorable. | sat in
silent detection until the stipulated
time had passed. He seemed to have
been watching the clock, as we'll as !,
for il WAS hardly six before he began
TO talk with the same feverish animation
I as before.
"Now, Watson" said he, have you
any change in your pocket
''Ies."
ANY silver"
"A good deal"
How many half crowns?"
81 have FIVE"
"Ah, too few! Too few! How very
unfortunate Watson, However, suci
as they are YOU can put them in your
watch pocket. And all the rest OF YOU
money in your left trouser pocket
Thank you. 1t will balance you 81
much better like that"
This Was raving insanity. He shud
dered and again made sound between
cough and a sob.
You will now light the gas, Watson
hut YOU will he very careful that no
) for one instant shall it be more thar
, half on. implorc YOU to be careful
Watson. Thank you, that is excellent
No, YOU need not draw the blind. Nov
, YOU will have the kindness TO plac,
, some letters and papers upon this tahl
: within my reach. Thank you. Nov
r some Of that litter from the mantel
| piece. Excellent Watson. There is
= sugar tongs there. Kindly raise tina
small ivory box with its assistance
Place it here among the papers. Good
/ You can now go and fetch Mr.. Culver
: ton Smith Of l3 Lower Burke street.
Tomorrow-The Adventure Of tn
5 Dying Detective, continued.