St. Mary's College Bulletin (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 7, Ed. 1, April 1924 Page: 4 of 14
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settle “Easy" if.it took the remainder
of his gloomy life.
The detective knew from past ex-
perience that he had to deal with a
“slick article.” and was aware that
“Easv” would leave no telltale clue to
his handiwork. “Easy” had even taken
to leaving a neatly printed note in
lead pencil at the place of his latest
exploit which usually read. Tell Crad-
dock it was easy.”
Innocent citizens might interpret
this to mean that the burglary had pre-
sented no special difficulty. But police-
men who were familiar with the
enmity between the burglar and their
detective chief knew that “easy’ was
intended in lieu of a signature.
Well. Jim must put one over on
Craddock now. His best friend needed
the money and needed it badly. What
will he do? How can he get that much
money on so short a notice ? Ah—he
has a daring scheme. He has been at
odds with old Mirateau for quite a
while and now is his chance to repay
the old fraud. The last time he had
“fenced” some trinkets and rings the
old cheat had swindled him and now
he shall retaliate.
Jim walked gaily into the pawn-shop
of his victim and asked to look over
some of his “sparklers.” The old
fence eyed him sharply and asked
since when “Easy” was buying stones.
‘‘Mirateau. I came here to buy some-
thing. not to answer questions. If my
money is not good enough for you
there are other places where I can’
buy.”
Slowly Mirateau exhibited
containing a few small stones,
did not suit Jim. ’
shown.
Brazenly Jim places five nice stones
m his hand, turned, and walked out the
door. I heir owner did not recover
himsel immediately, and Jim had gone
a few hundred yards before any com-
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turned the next corner as if"
were wrong, and leisurely
stones from his pocket to
them.
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were the famous De Haverlev st 'CS'
that had been stolen a few weeks°?CS
fore and whose disappearance creat'd
so much comment in the papers
But now he hears someone runnin
It is time for him to give them K
dodge. He runs around the next "<
corner, and narrowly escapes colliding 'il
with an officer. He is almost ready tn '
give up. But no; this worthy minister Lit
of the law is blissfully ignorant of any- eii
thing amiss, and merely watches him Y®
passing up the street. A second police- !
man tells lum_ of the robbery. Now r o
they are running after him. “Easy” ■'"IS
doubles on his tracks once, twice, three
times, and finally arrives in the park
He goes to one of the venders and
buys two packages of gum. Finding a
bench, he tries to read a paper he finds
nearby. Someone is approaching—
Craddock stands in front of him—Is all
up? Does Craddock know? “Since
when have you become so fond of na-
ture "Easy,” that you must spend your
time in the park?”
“My! but you're inquisitive, Crad-
dock. Can’t I spend my time as I
please ?”
“O, I suppose so. But why are you
so out of breath. Been playing hide
and seek with someone?”
“Now, Craddock you’re not insin-
uating that—”
“No, I’m not, but I'm thinking you’ve
been up to something.”
‘_’\VeIl, Craddock, since you’re so in-
quisitive I’ll tell you that my asthma
is bothering me quite a little today.”
With a dissatisfied grumble, the de-
tective walked away.
, . Easy” was so busy congratulating
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