White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-05-03
YES" replied his companion, almost
with growl. as Il be would If possible.

L wish you 10 md out, for such girls are
not to be found every day, and sometime,
my boy, if you are wise anil silent, you
shall go shares with the little beauty as
well as the money. for in truth she would
more become you than me but no mat
ter. ! will have her." s .-- --5 s,
A flush Of fierce indignation passing,
over the bright and glowing features of
the younger man, silent clenehing of
the hand and compression Of the lips, 70.
vealed concealed, but powerful passion.
81 am at your SERVICE" said he, sp-,
parently forming a sudden resolution, and.
quickly removing the money from the ia
BILE to his pocket
"You know me, Hetson." pursued
Boyd. looking steadily at him. land you
also knowithat lrhat I uiH. Ihavs. This
girl shall be mine, by all the powers of
Heaven or Hell. swear it. / wish you
to seek her through every street. Disguise
Yourself, so that undecided you can enter
every house. When you have found
her residence, inform me. Twill manage
the rest" .-.--.-~,.
"Whst am to receive for this?" ask
ed Bernard with forced calmness. 30 %
DIR. Boyd drew from his pocket quan.
tity of gold pieces, carefully counted them
and placed them into the hsnG Of the
other.
"Wheu you communicate to me the
place of her residence, I viii give you as
much more" -a fsaof5'
A smile of triumph crossed Bernerd'sp
face. which he endeayored to conceal by
seizing his cap, placing it waggishly on,
one side Of his head. and hastily departing.
He passed from that street to another
where the pent-up emotions burst forth
in all their violence. ..-..-f ...s.,ef
"Never by all the Gods % he ex-
claimed. with an attitude of strong. def
ance. Never shall your polluted hand
rest upon the girl. swear it, and aOkas
Twill. Th0Vs, as well as you Untiring
shall be my pursuit till | once more feast
my eyes upon that beautiful face. If she
is in want. the money which / have re-
ceived from him shall comfort her; not
for aught else would have laid finger
upon it. God grant she may have es-r
capped his villainies % .. -. ---. ..
The following morning at an early,
hour, there might have been seen a young
man of powerful frame and handsome
countenance, neatly dressed, entering ev-
cry house with basket of toys upon his
arm. and in the other hand bundle of
children's Books. 1t was Bernard Het-
son. The principal change in his per-
son, was from the removal OF the coarse
brown wig Of the preceding evening, re-.
vealiBg his own far prettier chestnut curls,
which, when in the presence of DR.. Boyd
had often singulsrly reminded that indi..-
vidual of Maleen. The hair Of the young,
man was pushed back from his forehead,
so broad and full, and bland, courte-'
ous smile sat upon his features. His o.
tensible occupation was selling the TOYS
and books-the real one. to End the young
girl whose peace and purity DR.. Boyd
had sworn to destroy. ---.., --s
At later hour the Doctor emerged
from his dressing room in suit entirely.
black, with white erayat very exactly
folded and tied about his neck. % His
hands were encased in black gloves, and
precisely upon the top of his well-smooth-l
ed locks was a broad brimmed, black hat.
He had concealed the bitterness Of his
soul under an expression Of subdued snd
serious mildness.
To ascertain the residence Of Mrs Cas-
tone was his object, and his dress was o.
disguise of his real character. Passing
through rather an obscure street, he met
two men. one Of whom he Immediately.
as Mr. Gsstone, the other,
larger and stouter man, whom he had
frequently before seen in the ssrYics of
that gentleman. 1t was no other thsnF
Anthony. the footman, aperfsct giant in
his way. -, f.., s...--.-.--r ..fr -
VILLAIN wretch scoundrel!" sx.
claimed Mr. g., s0izing him BY the throat.
''this time at least, you shall not go IN
punished" t -r- 10 u-sl .l1sW issf
DR.. Boyd endeayorsd to release him.
self. and replied with much apparent mild.
ness and urbanity:
Il pray you to remove your hands.
You mistake me. We are strangers. I
am country clergyman, and never b.
fore visited this city. Permit me to passT
quietly."ci 'roia -fu ranssH isii i1sLivs
Liar % rosred his antagonist. nearly,
beside himself with the GOODNESS Of The
villain; ~'not know yon why, man.
your features are engraven on ny memory
in characters Of FIRE. could not forget
You IL / would. Bot know sll. and N.Y.
wife is safe from your insolsnce IoWiild
now take vengeance on you--too long
has It beeu delayed -dsig1 bra .a'sss
"Allow me, my dear sir.' again eoollyI
the boiling Doctor, ito rel
monstrate againstsueh injuries to any ons.sT
particularly stranger and one of myn
profession. Let Us close this scene. 'elgmf
s"Base, rsscally thief your rRoyEsEes
sIoE J" sd' 81 .saT701 roiSEidssW
The blood now rushed to the face Of Dr.
Boyd, and be sprung at Mr.. Gastons's
throat. Anthony. hitherto silent, atrthiss,
momeHt. BY rapid and powerful, move.
ment released his master and laid his an,
tagOnist upon the pavement. q He, vas
now wholly at their merey...-...-.-- -, :, :
9Villains'' he exclaimed, struggling I
to free his arms, bat ip yaiH. 'rsEeassns, ,
or by Heaven-"