He looked from one to the other, seeking a sign of applause, andBunch exclaimed, "Where did you catch him?"

"About four miles yonder," Diggs explained, indefinitely. "It wasa fierce fight while it lasted, but they ain't no maleyfactorlivin' can escape the clutches of these here arms oncet theyentwines him. I pulled the dem cuss out of his clothes!"

With this thrilling announcement he opened the bundle and proudlydisplayed the burglar harness which Bunch had worn on thatmemorable night.