He met no one
until he had traversed several squares, when a policeman accosted him:
"Hold on! what have you there--a dead body?"
"No, a man pretty thoroughly alive, and I want your aid--he is getting
heavy."
The dude made an explanation and the policeman aided in carrying the
man. He was taken to the station house, where the gag was removed, also
the cords, and the man was free.
"Who is he, Dunne?" asked the sergeant in charge.
The dude whispered a name and the sergeant started back aghast.
"How did you pick him up?"
"Oh, it's a long tale, but I've got him."
Handcuffs were put on the prisoner and, accompanied by two detectives,
Detective Dunne started with his man for headquarters. The fellow Alling
meantime said, speaking to the supposed dude:
"You played it well, but your play will cost your life in the end."
"Hush, Jimmy, don't threaten while the darbies are on you; but it will
be a long time before you will again enjoy your favorite game."
"One word, Dunne.
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