“I thought so!” exclaimed the officer.
He brought to light a gold watch and chain.
“That’s mine!” cried the old gentleman. “You had it all the while, you thief!”
The pickpocket, seeing he was caught, said nothing. He made a sudden effort to dart through the crowd and get away, but the officer was too quick for him.
“No, you don’t!” exclaimed the bluecoat. He blew his whistle and several other policemen came running up. They soon handcuffed the thief, and after telling Larry and the old gentleman to follow to the police station led their prisoner away.
“Will you come and be a witness?” asked the man who had been robbed, of Larry.
“Yes, sir, but first I have to take this copy to the Leader office.”
“All right, my boy, run along. You have done me a good service to-day, and I’ll not forget it. I prize that watch very highly. Here is my card,” and he handed Larry a bit of pasteboard, which the boy was too confused to look at. “Come to the police station as soon as you can,” said the old man as he prepared to follow the officers, who were being trailed by a big crowd of curious persons.