Brokers held him and the officer searched him. He found the two purses or pocketbooks in his pockets.
"That one is mine!" cried the elderly woman.
"What does it contain, madam?" the officer asked.
"Money and two diamond rings. You can open it and see for yourself."
It was opened and her claim verified.
"Madam, you will have to appear against this man," said the officer, looking up at the elderly lady, and he led the prisoner out of the Stock Exchange and into one of the many offices of the building.
The lady, accompanied by her husband and daughter, appeared in the room and claimed her property. The young girl, who seemed to be about sixteen years old, turned to Fred and said:
"We are indebted to you for recovering our purses. I hope you were not hurt by the fall?"
"Only a little bit," he replied.
"I'm so sorry!"