"The well was not deep, and there was no water
in it, so that the fall only stunned me a little. I soon recovered, and
managed to climb to the surface on the jagged stones. It is not necessary
to detail how I made my way from the building. No one saw me, and once
free, I resolved to disguise myself completely, and thus work to better
advantage.
"You of course supposed me dead, and so proceeded with more boldness than
you would otherwise have done. This suited me. Your resemblance to August
Bordine puzzled me for a time. I did not discover the truth until I saw
you both together the time that my faithful Tige prevented you from
murdering Bordine in the fisherman's shanty. I dogged your steps and
found where your wife lived. I mistrusted you meant to destroy her, and
at one time tried to frighten you from your wicked purpose. I failed, but
succeeded in capturing you at last."
The detective paused.
The criminal said nothing.
He could not; he was completely broken up, and would have sunk to the
ground had not one of the stout policemen supported him with his arms.
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