New Britain herald., 1924-01-28
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the novelist jewels and seems aston ished when he finds the figure empty.
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 "Nus'nor, this is do. There's nothing more to be said but to go 'ome. And I'll cave this ere. l got no feelings for 'er.'' He raised his foot to kick the figure to pieces. but I stopped him:
 Don't do that. After all. she's rather pretty"
 "Guy'nor." shouted the little man.
 Not so loud" l said.
 T got another idea. I was the first 10 go. I don't think I made a mistake? Them other figures l told yon about was on the floor. My young woman was on the table. Didn't think Of it at first. Guy'nor. couldn't 'aNc made mistake. There's something else. Guv'nor I got feeling that I know what 'appened: when l wasn't looking, my mate picked up one Of them figures off the floor and put it on the table instead of mine just after I'd done. And off l went with this ere bar gain. F. stayed behind to clear mp, as e said. and 'e's walked of with the whole of the swag. The"
 did not speak for moment. This seemed quite possible. My man would not have made Il mistake such as this. He was still grumbling: "GuS'nor," hc said, feelingly, the worst about our profession is there ain't no 'onor in it. But I'll get even With i'm
 What are you going to do?"
 I'm going round to ave chat with i'm. Pm going 10 bed now, but I'll see i'm tomorrow morning, 4 will"
 Why wait till tomorrow morn. ing? Isn't that a bad plan? How do you know he won't sell the stuff tonight"
 "Gns'nor." said the little man, Il don't know what your occupation is, but you're wasted in ii. off l go to Marylebone this very minute"
 III.
 fpllowedi wc were becoming friendly. We too; besides, it would be well from my point Of view to dis cover where tho other man lived. We were fortunate enough 10 find a taxi, which the little man prudently should drive nj 10 the Grand Central Station, out Of which, after a moment, VIC emerged 10 turn to- ward the north. making for some mean streets. When we reached the place, we found il in complete dark ncss. Only one light burned in the window opposite. from which came tho sounds of a violent quarrel. The street stank of dirt; drcaying vege- tables were rotting in thc guiters. While l was re1ecting that the wages of crime is not necessarily opnience. my companion was painstakingly en- gagged upon the bell of particu- lariy mean-looking and untidy litt., house of only two floors. It was not for long time. so much so that l suggested to my friend that his accomplice was not at home. He sniggered at mo, having cast up an eve and seen a curtain twitch. Be- sides, he knew what he was doing: | perceived a rhythm in the ringing; he made up a little tune, which could not follow. After ten minutes the door opened to reveal man dressed: realized that here was prudent fellow.
 This man looked more gently bred. He was tall. very thin. had large black nustache and sorrowful eyes. Looking over the little man. he con- sidered me with great suspicion.
 lis all right. Jim" said the little man. confidentiallg. He jerged his thumb toward me: "E's all right" The back mustached man let us in, closing the door behind us. In the light Of a single taper. he looked frightened. Also, at once. the tone of my companion changed: go there you are, ycu-sNine." he re- conversstionaliy. You're Inc - who done your mate out Of is share Of the sHag. didn't think sou'd let me in. Expect you was frightened of what I'd do to you in Inc morning"
 '1 don't know what you mean" said the bIa K mHstachc in an cdu- cated. corknoy voice.
 Look at i'm. said inc little man. lf fri.iTfy. ''T3c'oid the inuorcut sbild. Mean to say. Jim, yon didn't nalm off an empty figure on me while gou 'opped if with both or 'em2 Oh. i YOU dirty -- I've -alf 3 mind to do Tor you"
 pushed past the angry man. 'Nonsensa Tou don't want to hang Tor this. do xou@t' [ addressed the black mustache: Tine position is hat this man considers that you've sioien his share of the job you did tonight; he says you nave both fig tres in your possession. Surely you -an prove it by letting us come up- stairs"
 Don't C talk beautiful" said the little man. ''But that's what we Sant. Jim, and we'rs gong up.'
 I'm sure you're welcome" said he black mustache. nervousIy eye ng my bulk. Come up and see"
 Rather surprised by this friendly reception. VIC vent up to the first ioor. where a so-calIed sitting room Eas occupied merely by a table and chair. Here burned another sardie. This sas reinforced by a Ire which still turned srit in an old yrate. Tfonga tHc light aas scsnf5. [ gas ohsious ti1a; hsre nothing vas .oacsa- -es. !H . cqruer stond Hsff lo1sn petrol tins. which showed tba