The Democratic advocate., 1881-03-26

tings to sleep. DE leetle poy salu So
And, with simple naturalness, Carl pushed
aside the mighty door-man, entered the
cabin, threw his pack upon the floor, and,
with a sigh of relief, dropped into low
bench near the fire. ''Ah, dot vas goot.
For an instant anger famed in Price :
face; but before he could speak, back
door opened, and woman, young, 1.-THE
and charming, entered, aud, with g lance
at the man before her, said, "Ah, this IS
the peddler Will spoke to me of. He lost
his way, DEAR" she continued, going to
Price, and laying her hand upon his arm,
"and Will met him on the road. aud asked
him to stay with US tonight. It's all
right"
The passion died from the mans face
the voice of the woman thrilled Carl. This
girl and boy who had guided him were
one. She was the spy of the gang,
so yer a Peddler, eh ?" said the host,
advancing, "au lost yer way? Wall, yer
welcome to our fire aud fare; but | tell ye
a little more ceremony will be better with
Price next time was nigh skakin ye!
and he smiled grimly.
Carl smiled too, chidlike and bland, and
said "Yaw." The hest and his COM
panion we're amused.
Where's the boy?' asked Price.
He went to the barn, replied the wo-
man, as she busted herself preparing the
evening meal. He was too tired to eat
and will not be in tonight,
Carl was sure now that that woman and
boy were one.
4 plain but plentiful supper was served,
after which the peddler and his host drew
before the open FIRE with their pipes. Ma
turally. the conversation turned upon trade,
and Dutchy very willingly told Of his sue
cess, aud even showed the silver which he
had gathered during the day. Price picked
piece from his hand
This eres bad said he,
"Yat, Pad ?" and Carl leaned forward
excited, 80. you vas foolin be eoniin-
ued, examining the coin Dis viii pass.
1T may pass, but iss counterfeit, all the
same, said Price. I'm sure Of it.
We'll, ueffer mind. Its good enough
for me, said the pejdler, with a smile.
Il only wish bad t'ousand dollars mi'
Il.
Wall, I reckon ye could get il, said
Price, resuming his pipe. Il heard A
feller say to-day that thar war lots e il
around"
"Py schimminy' | would like to get
it, said his companion. /, vas good
effery ware 90.
Il know a feller what's got some of the
stuff, said Price, 10 a low tone; "bu, he
lives a mile from here You could buy It
o him, reckon.
For how much :
aOh, may be one-half. resurnod the
other Il can't say lbs bad stuff TO
deal With, ye kaow, aud l never touch ii. ~
"one- halle You mean two dollars for
one , Py schimuiny I will give two
hundred dollars for four, aud get myself
rich - cried the Peddler.
Price SAILED.
But how kin ys pay for i. r.
Never mind. l know, said Carl.
.'Sbow me Dc feiler what got 1t to sell, uod
l pay him nit il"
"Wsn, said the host, rising, III 6ad
him Tor ye in the mornin' DO you want
to turn in
"Turn iu?"
$50 ter bed-,er sleep. mean.
@Oh, yaw, / vas tired myself Oud to-
night
A moments consultation with the wo-
man, aud Price called the peddlcF to fol-
low. Carl picked up bis pack, and climbed
the ladder that led into the loft There
was a shake down on the floor.
Thar It's not the fines, bed room 10
the world, bat yen sleep, said Price
laughing. Goodnight.
Good night, returned Carl
The other disappeared. DeusmOre
heayei a sigh
ats hard work playing Duteh, he mut
tered.
Then he opened his pack, and from it
drew two heavy reyolyers, a bowie.kuiie,
three pair of handouts, aud the star of the
United States Secret Service.
Il may have work before morning,
thought he, "and these are good bed-fel-
lows.
He removed his coat, blew out the can
die, and lay down, his mind busy with the
events of the day aud in forming some
plan for the morrow.
While-thus engaged, the sound of door
stealrhily opened attracted his attention,
and moment later he heard mems voices
below Quietly leaving his bed, he crept
to a knot-hole in the floor and listened.
"But the peddler?"
1t was the womau's voice.
"Never mind him. replied Price
Ned, he continued, apparently address
ing the new conner, "we'ye customer up
stairs-a Dutch peddlor-and he wants
four hundred. I'll bring him to ye in the
He'll buy"
The door opened a second time Pres
sing his face close to the floor, Densmore
found that he could both see and hear.
Three sharp looking: roughly dressed men
entered.
"Ha 4! all here, said Price, in a low
tone THAT is good. want half thou
sand O. the queer tonight, for we kin send
to the tavern tomorrow, and the chap
above wants some. Did you bring the
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