Curious Inspector Tom Byrnes and the deskwatching trick
Tales of Inspector Thomas Byrnes reveal his habit of guarding desk papers with keen observation. A reporter’s bid to steal a story backfired when Byrnes demonstrated how a pen holder and paper placement betrayed any touch. Other vignettes follow, from river misadventures to sailors and economical suitors in brisk humor.
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Thomas Byrnes
New York
Mulberry Street
Inter
Andrench
The Screaming Board Foiled a Late Night Burglary
In the Grigson dwelling a creaky stair board betrayed a burglar late at night. Mr Grigson blamed John for the disturbance as the family rushed to the hall and found a bag of valuables left by the intruder. The tale ends noting the board still squeaks.
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Mr. Shmith
Misshus Shmith
John
Wanted Her Fish Station Tale Ends With Elusive Passenger
An old gentleman with a benevolent air and evident tergiversation boarded a train with a first class ticket. The description notes his calm bearing and rested appearance as he lingered at the station longer than expected before vanishing from sight.
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London
A Difficult Bath at the Dead Sea and Jordan
The narrator compares Dead Sea and Jordan swimming, noting Dead Sea's heavy brine and rough stormy waves. He recalls being knocked down, inhaling brine, and struggling with branches washed ashore as he attempted to swim in the stormy waters.
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Dead Sea
Sir
Gray Hill
England
Jordan
Jericho
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William IV
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George
Westminster Abbey
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Shanghai
Melbourne
Bobby
Bobby Junior
River Jordan
The
Carroll Free Press
Atlanta
Journal
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