Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-11-27

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dows, barn back Of it, dreary woods
upon all sides. A regular den. The de-
tective shuddered.
Then, with a resolution to succeed or
perish, he slowly moved toward the
door. F9I.a
As he raised his hand to knock it was
suddenly opened. A heavily built, heav-
lily beared woodsman stood before him
man with skill aud cunning in his
face, aud desperate threatening cour-
age in his eye-a devil to dare, giant
to do--Dick. He glowesed upon the
peddler, shading the Pickering torch ht
held with one brawny hand, while his
piercing glance searched Densmore's
face. ...,.
What dye wants
You vas de lettle poy's paG Dat vas
goot. / want something's to eat and
something's to sleep. De lettle poy said
So And with simple naturalness Carl
brushed aside the mighty doorman, en-.
tered the cabin, threw his pack on the
floor, and, with q sigh of relief, dropped
into low bench near the fire. 'Ah, dat
vas goot. a%.E.,E.s 6
For an instant anger famed in Prices
face but before he could speak a back
door opened, and a woman, young,
1.-THE and charming entered, and with
glance at the man before her, said:
All, this is the peddler Will spoke to
me of. He lost his way, dear she con-
timed, going to Price, and laying her
hand upon bis arm; aud Will met him
on the road, and asked him to stay with
us tonight, It's all right 2
so yer peddler, eh 2 said the host,
advancing, and lost yer way Wall,
yer welcome to our fire and fare; but l
tell We little more ceremony will be
better with Dick Price next time
Carl smiled, too, chldlike and bland,
and said, 'Yaw.' The host and his
companion were amused.
Where's the boy ? asked Price.
He went to the barn replied the wo-
man, and she busted herself preparing
the evening meal. He was too tired to
eat, and will not be in Tonight
Carl was sure now that the woman
and boy were one.
A PLAIN but plentiful supper was serv-
ed, after which the peddler and his host
drew before the open fire with their
pipes. Naturally the conversation turn.
ed upon trade, and Duchy very willing
~ told of his success, and even showed
the silver which he had gathered during
the day. Price picked piece of it from
his hand.
This 'ere's bad, said he.
What Pads' and Carl leaned for.
ward excitedly. oh, you vas foolln',
he continued, examining the coin. IBIS
will pass ID
III may pass, but it's counterfeit all
the same, said Price. Pm sure Of it,
Veil, uetfer mind It's good enough
for me- said the peddler with smile. 4
only wish ! had t'ousand tollars nit
it, 3D." .t..
Wall, l reckon You could git it, said
Price, resuming his pipe. l heard q
Teller say to-day thar war lots of il
around
'Py schimminy! would like to gel
it, said his companion. 1T vas gooI
etfry ware go
!, know a Teller what's got some o.
the staff said Price. in low tone blu,
he lives a mile from here. Ye could buy
it of him, ! reckon
For how much p said Carl.
oh, maybe one.halfj returned thu
other, 4 can't say. It's bad stuff to dea
with, ye know, and never touch it,
Go ter bed-ter sleep, mean
J, oh, yaw! was tired out myself to
rs night sa
A moments consultation with thu
, woman, and Price called the peddler t
follow. Carl picked mp his pack ant
climbed the ladder that led to the lott
E There was shake.dOwn on the floor.
Thar it's not the finest bed room il
J the world, but yell sleep said Price
laughing. Good night
- Good night, returned Carl. aa
The other disappeared.
Densmore heaved q sigh.
It's hard work TO play Dutch 1t
muttered. r.a.-.-.....~... ...-..-.r.
Then he opened the pack, and from i
drew two heavy revolvers, bowie
knife, three pairs Of handouts, and th
star OF the United States secret service.
Il may have work before morning
thought he, and these are good bed