Arthur Train

Name: McAllister and his Double — The Baron de Ville
Author: Arthur Train

McAllister and his Double — The Baron de Ville (1909)

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“McAllister and his Double — The Baron de Ville”, published in 1909, is a work by Arthur Train. It explores elements such as McAllister, Benson and detective.

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Arthur Train, McAllister and his Double — The Baron de Ville (1909)

“ I "I WANT you," said Barney Conville, tapping Mr. McAllister lightly upon the shoulder.
The gentleman addressed turned sharply, letting fall his monocle. He certainly had never seen the man before in his life—was sure of it, even during that unfortunate experience the year before, which he had so far successfully concealed from his friends. No, it was simply a case of mistaken identity; and yet the fellow—confound him!—didn't look like a chap that often was mistaken. ”

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Arthur Train, McAllister and his Double — The Baron de Ville (1909)

“ But Wainwright had frozen hard to his Baron and accepted for himself with alacrity, even suggesting a drink on his own account. McAllister's heart failed him as he thought of having to present the detective to Mrs. Blair and her fashionable guests and—by George, the fellow hadn't got a dress-suit! They never could get over that. It was bad enough to lug in a stranger—a "copper"—and palm him off as the distinguished friend of a friend, but a feller without any evening clothes—impossible! McAllister wanted to shoot him. Was ever a chap so tied up? ”

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Arthur Train, McAllister and his Double — The Baron de Ville (1909)

“ Barney sank into a Morris chair and thrust his feet comfortably on to the fender.
"Fatty," said he, as he blew a multitude of tiny rings toward the blaze, "you're a wizard! Never seen such nerve in my life—and you only out two months! You've got the clothes, and, what's more, you've got the real chappie lingo. It's great! I'm sorry to have to pull in such an artist. I am, honest. An' now you've got to go behind prison bars! It's sad—positively sad!"
"Look here!" demanded McAllister. ”

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Arthur Train, McAllister and his Double — The Baron de Ville (1909)

“ He handed Barney a glass of champagne, and the detective hastily gulped it down. He needed it, for the fifteen-foot jump from the bath-room window had shaken him up badly.
"Trap's ready, sir!" called William, coming into the hall, and Barney turned without a word and dashed for the door. The whip cracked and McAllister was free.
"Well, well, well!" remarked Blair. "Don't let's lose our dinner, anyway! Come, ladies, let's finish our meal. We at least know who the thief is, and there's a fair chance of his being caught. I will notify the White Plains police at once! Don't despair, Miss Benson. ”

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Arthur Train, McAllister and his Double — The Baron de Ville (1909)

“ McAllister added half to himself, as he clasped in his hand the famous necklace. Common humanity to Miss Benson demanded his instant declaration of its possession, but the thought of Wilkins, who had slipped unobtrusively through the door, gave him pause. Let the poor chap have all the time he could get. ”

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Arthur Train, McAllister and his Double — The Baron de Ville (1909)

“ McAllister of the Colophon Club. I'm on my way to dine with friends in the country. I've got to take this train. Listen! they're shouting 'All aboard' now. I know who you're after. You've got us mixed. Your man's a professional crook. I can prove my identity to you inside of five minutes, only I haven't time here. Just jump on the train with me, and if you're not convinced by the time we reach 125th Street I'll get off and come back with you."
"My, but you're gamer than ever, Fatty," retorted Barney with admiration. ”

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Arthur Train, McAllister and his Double — The Baron de Ville (1909)

“ But don't let's get excited. Miss Benson may possibly be mistaken, or she may have mislaid the necklace. What do you suggest, McAllister?"
"Well," replied our hero, keeping a careful eye upon Wilkins, "the first thing is to learn how much is missing. Why don't these ladies go right upstairs and see if they've lost anything? Meanwhile, we'd all better sit down and finish our soup."
"Good idea!" returned Blair. "I'll go with them."
The three hurriedly left the room, and the rest of the guests, with the exception of Miss Benson, seated themselves once more. ”

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Arthur Train, McAllister and his Double — The Baron de Ville (1909)

“ McAllister saw that some explanation was in order.
"Just a bit of detective work of my own," he announced carelessly. "I don't care to say anything more about it. One can't give away one's trade secrets, don'cher know. Of course that assistant of mine made rather a mess of it, but after all, the necklace was the main thing!" And he bowed to Miss Benson. ”

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Arthur Train, McAllister and his Double — The Baron de Ville (1909)

“ Afterward, if the necklace was not discovered, they would send for a detective from New York.
Suddenly two pistol shots rang out just beside the window. Men's voices were raised in angry shouts. A horse attached to some sort of vehicle galloped down the road. The guests started to their feet. A violent struggle was taking place outside the dining-room door. McAllister sprang up just in time to see the Baron break away from Blair's coachman and cover him with his pistol. ”

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Arthur Train, McAllister and his Double — The Baron de Ville (1909)

“ Too beastly bad about de Ville, but these French fellows, they don't have the advantage of our athletic sports to keep 'em in condition. Do you know, I hardly ever get off my peck? All due to taking regular exercise. ”

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