The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-08-22
W0ODsFEID MONROE COUNTY, OHIO TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 1882

had d!sbursed, but he looked not bit
more gentlemanly.
swell, what luck, Dick ?" growled
this worthy.
'None," said Richard; che sticks to
his colors and / don't see how to make
him haul them down. Let US 60 to Nor
.rison's and have some supper. l must
think seriously over this matter; for,
hang me, if l like running the chap, after
ALL"
Joe Ingram-such was the mans
name-only replied by grunt; and
they walked on together in the direction
OF Bishopsgate, where, in narrow and
ill-smeling street, they pulled up at "The
Three Pigeons" which was the house
spoken Of by Richard Eversleigh as
Morrison's.
Here they ordered supper and enjoyed
lit, Richard imbibing far too mush to
suit himself or his companion.
He became maudlin as the frey liquor
took possession of him; but, strange tc
say his morality took turn for the bet
ter.
"I've a good mind" he said medita
lively, to accept the youngsters offer
Three hundred and fifty pounds, and {
hundred year for life, is not bad thing
by any means. And if do explain
everything 1 shall get no good; it viii
only be revenge"
Joe Ingram made a gesture of con
tempt.
"That's what I expected" he said 81
never thought you'd carry it through
So listen to me. l have plan whlct
will simplify matters; but you mus
either do one thing or another. OLD
Bsrford won't wait much longer, and
I've no idea of being put in Jail because
you're getting sentimental
Whoever old Barford was, his name
seemed 10 have a magical elect upon the
nerves of Richard Everseigh, for be
tremhled and turned pale at the mention
of it, and said in husky voice:
$50 on; I'm listening"
| Joe ingram leaned over the table and
spoke calmly and methodically for quite
a quarter of an hour, in tone which
could not be heard by any one but Rich
| ard.
The latter listened eagerly, but his lips
blanched and dark circle came round
his eyes as be did so, and his hands were
clenched fiercely IS be leaned upon the
table.
Yes" he said in very low voice as
Joe Ingram stopped and gulped down s
glass of brandy and water; "yes. that's
hetter than getting Frank into bother
We needn't implicate him at all, that
see."
"No, certainly not" said Joe Ingram
but in his own mind be thought, "That's
matter that doesn't concern me. Only
| if he were in it should be out of it; &C
l shall let things take their course"
"When is it to be ?" said Richard.
| "Oh! after the fourth day of course
said Joe Ingram lightly; "give him s
chance, you know. He may at the last
moment change his mind and save US al
the bother"
"Us!' cried Richard Eversleigh with
shake of the head. "No, it is not ir
my line, Joe. l should only make 6
muddle of it I'll leave it to you"
Joe scowled as he laid his hand on his
compan' on's arm.
"les, I'll do it, Dick" he sail "bu
you shall be near-you shall be in it
You're not going to leave me in lhe
lurch my lad,at the last moment, because
you've got a squeamish 6t about your
brother Frank. Come. we'll have an
other glass and then I'm off On the
f1h night from this, if he doesn't come
to terms, it shall re settled, and we mus
be off to Australia the same hour"
They parted at the door Of the tavern
and Richard, who had recovered some.
what from his inehriation, walked slowly
to his lodgings
"Poor Frank! he's not such bad fel
low, after ALL" he said yawningly as he
got into bed. "I wonder what this Mel.
Ily Loveton is ike2 I'm almost glad
Joe Ingram thought of that plan, fol
Franks offer wasn't bad one. I've got
nothing TO do for few days. I've {
good mind 10 run down to Deepses
again and have a look at her. l will
Yes, I'll be down by the morning train
ard have a couple of days by the side oI
the bripy before set to work again"