The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-29

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"ven.n said Dick, impatiently, '.yot's the.
matter now! vot makes You all look 50 VERY
mum for?'
Its a purity nice plaa," observed Mole sat,
scratching his head thoughtfuaiy, ''perwided the
thing oan be done andsomsly; but the boys, y)u
see, are afeard the ronitit might get sini Of
the matter" ,sE3 fss~
How the Tomtit going to know" interrupted
a short burly villain who had hitherto maintained
. profound silence. 4F
Every eye was turned to the speaker Next to
the chief himself none wieijed so powerful an in
Huence over his associates a. Nj. Snag. Mr. Snag
was the Oldest member of the gang, and had for
merly been pirate by profession, but finding that
business more dangerous than profitable he Joined
himself to the fortunes of Tomtit lost eye in his
service, and soon acquired the reputation off bold
and intrepid burglar.
Mr. Snag seldom spoke, but when he did he was
listened to with attention, 1t being principal Of
that gentleman never to say anything unless he felt
like il, deemed the subject worth talking about.
II say, how's the Tomtt going to knowy' re-
peated Mr.. Snag, taking his segar from his mouth,
and regarding his companions with an air OF de-
fiance. "Dick's right, and blow me il you all
Amt as ready for the game as he Of |. Where's
your pluck, ehy" m.H
"vun-eyed Snag, yer . trump, that's vot yer
are,n rejoined Mr.. Hatton, gleefnlly. Now,
boys smack this ere book, and then Wen perceed
to business"
The oath was accordingly administered in due
FORM and their glasses having been repenishea
with liquor Mr.. Dick Hatton, after satisfying hin-
self that no one was eavesdropping, lowered his
voice and said
I'm Their fast place we must be mum afore
Beg" -,
it,
my advice" continued Mr.. Hatton, rs to
make out TO Their old oman that we start to-mor-
row arter game, vch viii please Their old oman,
of course; then give ther Tomtt Their slip; ed
of the Teller, and smash in is daylight in short
order"
.'Werry good,' said Mr.. Molecat, approvingly.
at was remark o. yum fmy old pals that ven u
thing was quickly done it was veil done"
That being got through WITH, continued Dick,
tits easy enough TO ide Their body. Let yun-eyed
SIag alone for that
We'll said, Dick" interrupted that gentleman.
nodding his head in acknowledgment Of the com.
pliment but how will you get rid of the team?n
"Ili manage that chimed in another burglar.
"I'l drive it to the peak and tumble It over the
rocks"
Veil them" pursued Dick, carter that's done
then comes Their spoils. Pm thinking, boys"
added he, with cunning twinkle in his eye, ''that
Their Tomtit doesn't care no way, long as the thing
done quiet
"Wot about the spoils?" inquired Mr.. snag.
NY neg nst Knows more NV that tkan he lets Qp,'
power u n..-vy IN Their old cove's bsg.'
II was curious to see how the burglars eyes
sparkled at the mention Of the carpet bag OF Mr..
y,
contained treasure. But for Tomtit's controlling
influence they would have despatched that gentle-
man at once, without much form or ceremony.
They thirsted for his blood too, as the tiger longs
for his victim.
"Ven he set ther bag down." continued Dick,
examining his companions faces to watch the effect
Of his remarks, BEG says 1t chinked, and blow me
II tber Tomtit doesn't know more about it than he
lets on
"vot makes the Tomtit so contrary 2" asked Mr..
Molecat.
Ivy, nobody knows" replied Dick. Next
week we visit ther old cove in Philadelphia, and
maybe he's got IL mind on that"
"He was a saying" observed Mr.. Molecat, .'that
It wos VERY bad move TO raise the Wind on small
tops"
but-Hi! there" Mr.. Hatton's quick cars de-
tected approaching footsteps, and giving the sign
TO his companions, be changed his tone TO Of
drunken popularity, and commenced humming
tune beating tine on the table.
Mr.. tleg entered very hastily.
Look here, my cronies, this noise won't do.
I've got another cove here, and il you keep such
racket"
Got another cover" exclaimed they all in
breath.
"Just so,' replied Mr.. Beg. carslessly ats a
parson. He lost his horse over the peak, and
came near tumbling over himself. Blow my eyes,
fine aint poor UNI
Poor vun" replied Mr.. Hattor, in a tone that
expressed anything hut satisfaction. "vots set
i'm coming here Tor aayhowgf
Ask him yogr,et sad Mr.. Beg, with some
a.pCrity. 'Itod you he's lost h,s pony. He amt
worth pickog i you sct your mind on that
Well, sh9eld like TO know, rejoined ar. Hat
on, with n irightful imprecatoa, 'yots sci i'm
coming ere for! vere's Their fomtt'
Mr.. Beg replied evasivey that the Tomtit had
gone TO snooze.n Pm going myself" adled he,
Tor it's hard on 10 midnight
leg called Dick II that Qeatleman turned to
leave the room, tell that old oman NV yourn
needn't perwide any vituas. II Their Tomtt
misses Us he'll find it out 'imself. Blast nv pee
pers!" continued Dick. Is Mr.. Beg vanq,ished,
he'd perwent us that If he could
The burglars grinned, and pulled silently at their
segars.
"vot yer going to do With their parsOa, boys'''
inquired Dick, suggestively.
"Lct him aide, said one.
II wos going 10 hobserye, put in Mr.. Molecat,
that that wos my opinion. Parsons are VERY
troublesome to get rid NV, aud ven you make way
With EN-, ten TO yum they don't bother you AFTER
vard''.
''vot's Their tpther fellow doing here tool w.
Their Nest hasn't been wexed with 30 many wisita.
tons for years and years. IL looks VERY bad
Mr.. Hatton thereupon shook his head gloomiy,
aud lii fresh segar.
The night was now gradually wearing on, and
the burglars. under the somnhc influence oi to-
eaceo and whiskey, were already giving signs Of
drowsinees.
Mr.. snap had long'siuce dropped asleep, having,
with Characteristic regard for his comfort,
lected the wnrlaest side % the hearth. Mr.. Mole
cat shortly followed his example, and lay snoring
under the table, with his segar In his mouth. The
rest after some very weak attempts u listen to
Mr.. Dick Hatton, dropped of, leaving chat indi-
yidnsl in the midst u a long dissertation on the
degenera,y Of the Tomtt.
'Snooze away. lazy bones" muttered he, sur
veyiDg them with scornful glance; his ugly
countenancc looked even demoniaca, peering
out from the cloud Of smoke that hung around
the room. There stood the table, a. il stood ct
the commencement of the evening, with the
eatabes, bottles and glasses scattered about.
The candles had one bv one burnt away, and eft
Q long trad Of grease, which dripped even on the
upturned faces Of the sleepers. Throwing another
log on the Are, Dick seated himself in more COM
Portable position, and gave way to deep and
earnest contemplation. Next 10 himself Dick
loved money, and when probability was present
CD of obtaining Il, he seldom stopped to consider
the risk Incurred or the policy Of the under skng.
The plot he had Matched occupied his N nj, and
banished oil thoughts II sleep. "A he su. gazing
q he tlfek I'm a u all v