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One afternoon, Mr. Alford, the superintendent of the mine, was
informed that a man wished to see him. There was ushered into his
private office an elderly gentleman who appeared as if he might be
a prospecting capitalist or one of the owners of the mine. The
superintendent was kept in doubt as to the character of the
visitor for a few moments while Brandt sought by general remarks
and leading questions to learn the disposition of the man who
must, from the necessities of the case, become to some extent his
ally in securing the ends of justice. Apparently the detective was
satisfied, for he asked, suddenly:
"By the way, have you a man in your employ by the name of Bute?"
"No, sir," replied Mr. Alford, with a little surprise.
"Have you a man, then, who answers to the following description?"
He gave a brief word photograph of the criminal.
"You want this man?" Mr. Alford asked in a low voice.
"Yes."
"Well, really, sir, I would like to know your motive, indeed, I
may add, your authority, for--"
"There it is," Brand smilingly remarked, handing the
superintendent a paper.


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