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here.1'MUZZLE HIS WAY,During all this time the gun was held diret-tly nn the hanker and any attempt to take his hands from under the cover was followed by a prompt warning from the man behind the gun, It was by no means a pleasant position, although Mr. Millikin says that he does not believe that he was in the leastexcited.The conversation was carried on in level, even tones which would never have suggested to a third party, had it not been for the gun, that it was an interview between a burglar and his victim.The deep breathing of Mrs. Millikin, which could be heard from the adjacent room, indicated that her slumbers had not been disturbed. The black muzzle of that gun staring- him in the face was the moirt disagreeable thing in evidence.HOLD IT AWAY.“My friend. I wish you would £old that gun a lit.de to one side, t don't care which side, suggested Mr. MIJ3U kin. “J don't think you want to hurt me, but you might get a little excited and inadvertently pull the trigger/'WANTED DIAMONDS. Apparently convinced that there was really no money in the house the burglar next asked:Have you any diamonds **“I never owned a diamond in my life“Have you any diamond rings?*'Then for the first time were the bands taken from under the covers and held up for examination.“Have you any shirt studs?”This, too, was answered in the negative.STARTED NEW CANDLB-So long had the interview lasted that the stump of candle was almost burned out The burglar deliberately took another piece from his pocket and lighted it. placing the nearly exhausted candle on the window sill, still burning.SAVES WOODWORK.Mr. Millikin noticed that the candle used by the burglar gave a much brighter light than the ordinary candle. They were much thicker and the wickswhich seemed to be simply a large handkerchief, and but little could be seen of hi3 features except the forehead. He had a broad, smooth forehead and Mr. Millikin thinks he had a light complexion.GENTLEMANLY.He was dressed in dark clothes and was of medium height. Mr. Millikin believes that he Is a professional. He was as cool and deliberate from beginning to end as if it were an ordinary business transaction. He was gentlemanly in his manner and In his interview with Mrs. Millikin he several times insisted that she keep cool, and that she would not be hurt.The burglar all of the time spoke in a hoarse whisper with the evident object of keeping his voice from being recognized. The mask helped to muffle his voice, but he could all of the time bo distinctly understood.•HAD SEARCHED PLACE.An .examination of the premises after the burglar bad gone revealed the fact that he had made a very thorough search before he awoke Mr. Millikin. He had turned out the contents of drawers, and examined the silverware, most of which he found to be plated. There were some solid silver spoons, but h© apparently did not think these were worth removing. A pass hook containing some receipts and other papers waa found on the floor. Indicating that the clothing had been searched before be made his presence known.NEVER MORE THAN |5.The burglar, had he caught Mr. MIJ-llkin when he was flush, might have realized as much as five dollars. This Is as large an amount of cash as he ever curries. It has been his custom, says Mr. Millikin, to draw hie money fro*n the bank on J5 checks. He has not much use for this except to buy street car tickets and cigars, and it Is rather surprising to see how quickly $5 will melt away fin cigars.This Is the third time since he hag been keeping house that he has boon visited by a burgher, but it is the first time that he has had the pleasure of seeing him, although the pleasure Is of the doubtful sort.ENTRANCE.
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Decatur Daily Review
Decatur, Illinois, US
Sat, Jul 09, 1904
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