That gentleman was located in the business section of the city, and his neatly arranged store was well stocked with goods of excellent quality and apparently of recent style.

On entering the shop, Mr.Griswold was found perched on a table in the rear, his legs crossed, and with nimble fingers was engaged in the manufacture of some of the articles of his trade.

He was a small, sharp-featured man, about forty, with a shrewd though not unpleasant face, and as he came briskly forward to greet a prospective customer, his countenance was wreathed in a smile that was almost irresistible.
"Can I do anything for you this morning ?" was the polite salutation of the little tailor.
"Yes," replied the detective.

"I want to look at some goods that will make a good suit of clothes." "Certainly," replied the knight of the shears.

"I have some excellent styles here, and I am sure I can give you your full satisfaction." "I have no doubt of that," said Manning pleasantly.