Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-03-03

tain, and / LOVE! J"
This outburst of affection was succeeded by
a cry of alarm. Anna Marston, raising hei
ewes to the curtain of the large window, front
ing the parlor saw face which she immeii
ately recognized. Her startled exclamation
caused the owner of the face to fly, and pur'
suit was made in vain.
To account for the presence Of this strange
face at Miss Marston's window, it is necessary
to return to the two gamblers. With bitter
curses on his lips, Belphor rejoined his part
ner, Durant, and explained the manner in
which Mansfield had saved the lady and how
he had been literally refused an opportunity
to make any acquaintance with her.
While he was threatening to challenge his
rival, for such he mentally made him, the
vagabond urchin who had shared in the work
rushed up, demanding the five dollars which
Belphor had promised him.
Bclphor gave him the money, and the boy
was about to run off when the gambler said
"Not so fast boy. I've more work for you,
Do you see that officer walking toward the
Drive? Well, | want him followed and
watched. He'll go to his hotel first, that lam
sure Of But after he comes out again, want
to know where he goes to, and | don't want
him to know that he is watched. Do this and
bring the information to my lodgings-here's
my card, with the address-and III give you
five dollars more"
Gan right, guv'nor," returned the boy,
who was about to set forth on the mission,
when Durant stopped him. The latter, who
had been intently scrutinizing his face for
some moments, tancied that he detected in his
misery millionaire who pretended to be a
childless man.
"Boy, what is your namew Durant asked.
"AwNINGs."
"Awnings? That is singular name. Why
are you called AwningsY
Because was found under heap of avn.
ings when was squaller. Int you'd better
let me run after that cove, if you don't want
him to get out of sight before | start
With motion Durant assentcd, and the
boy started in pursuit of Col. Mansfield. The
result of his mission has been inferred by the
reader for it was Awnings face that had
startled Miss Marston when she beheld ii
cleaning at her through the window
Her startled cry caused the boy to beat a
hasty retreat, and with rapid footsteps he
made his Way to the gamblers dwelling to
make his report.
Mr. Belphor was alone in his chamber when
the boy entered, but was joined by Mr.. Les
lie Durant before he had time TO speak.
swell, have you followed that oflicerY'
asked Belphor.
81 guess have, and seen the lady too, and
he was 50 lovin' with her. | was in ten feet
of 'em for an hour, and GosLINs' the love
they DID talk! I'd have heard more, but
she seen me and had to cut and run or they'd
have nabbed me, and | guess I'd got gosins
THEN!n
"Where does this lady live"
"Why, close to Washington Square, where
| got dubbed for stonin' sparrows"
"And you heard the officer and lady talkg''
continued Belphor.
you'd better believe / did, She said she
loved him, and he said he loved her. And
they LOOKED as If they did,
"You have done well,n said Belphor.
"There is a ten-dollar bill for you--but the
name of the lady, did you find That outY"
eyes, he called her MISS Anna first, and
then he got down to Anna all alone, and then
he hitched on handle, and it was DEAR
Anna"
"You heard no other nameY'
"No.n
"Then you viii have to show me the
house,
"Give me another X and ] will ~
"You little rascal Have you no con
scienceW
81 guess not-haye you, so | can see what
it's likey'
Gle hits you again, Frank" said Durant,
laughing " / guess the boy has as much con
science as either You or /, and he would have
him the extra ten and make him clean up and
get better clothes. think when the dirt and
rags are off, I'll remember who 1t is that he
looks like"
"Tll give you another ten-dollar bill, but
you must 60 and wash and get some better
clothes on if ! do, 50 you can go with me to
the house. WIN you do it "
SIN course / will. I'll catch cold maybe,
takin' off the rough dirt, but 1t isn't no worse
than the measles. I've had THEM"
"Can you get other clothes to-night"
eyes night is just the time to work down
on Water or in Baxter street"
Colonel Mansfield had just finished his
morning toilet the day after the occurrences
just narrated, when servant brought up a
card, and announced the gentleman whose
name it bore as waiting below.
90 Lieutenant Muggns PA singular name.
! remember no such officer; but never mind
show him up ~ said the Colonel.
In couple of minutes Lieutenant Muggins
entered. He was not in uniform. He wore a
black frock-eoat that was rather seedy. His
clothes had been good and fashionable once,