Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-04-24


in your pocket"
Exactly. I'm still raging with
jealousy, remember, and wouldn't
hesitate to kill any one [ found on
the premises, said SAINT .mpressively.
you must look agitated and fright
ened yourself, you know"
Bear in mind, Simmonds, that
you are risking your place in order to
assist him to escape, interposed Mrs
Multiple.
Yes, and the only plan You can
think of is to pass him off as friend
of yours, who has stepped in to have
a chat, added Sam.
Don't overdo the part, said Mrs.
Multiple, earnestly.
mo; and you must be realistic. A
85 note wouldn't be too much to ask
for the service you are rendering alm, ~
said Sam with wi8k
III make a point of that, SIR re
turned the butler.
"He surely won't consent to dis
guise himself in a livery" said Mrs.
Multiple, incredulously, when the but
Ter had departed on his errand.
'He will if Simmonds carries out
my instructions, " answered Sam, with
confidence. ''It will be explained to
him that otherwise he will have to re-
main where he is all night, with the
risk of detection"
"And you propose to turn him out
into the street dressed like a lacquey2'
continued Mrs. Multiple.
"Not only so, but shall lake care
that his wife sees him, said Sam,
complacently.
''EIis wife, Is he a married MANI
cried Mrs. Multiple in amazemcnt.
Every much so; and, from all ac.
counts, Mrs. Choke curls his venera-
able whiskers for him., answered
Sam.
Before Mrs. Multiple had time to
express her establishment at this in
formation, the butler entered the room
crimson with suppressed laughter.
'He's putting of 'em onl' he ex-
claimed, with a spasmodic burst,
which he smothered with his hand.
Hush you idiot whispered Sam,
with a furious gesture. Have you
frightened him?"
''He was trembling like a leaf when
/ went in, " said the butler composing
his countenance with difficulty. He
had Just heard you call for a revolver.
He wouldn't hear of putting on the
livery coat at first, though he swore
he would do anything rather than re-
main in the house. | persuaded him
by saying | would bring his clothes to
him if he would wait at the nearest
public house, where he could change"
"Quite right" said Sam, nodding
approviugly. Now, go and hurry
him up Don't give him time for re
Election"
The butler disappeared again, and
Sam commenced to arrange his some
what disordered attire, preparatory to
starting off on his expedition. Mr.
Choke had evidently lost no time in
Disgusting himself, tor moment later
stealthy footsteps were audible in the
passage. In an instant Sam had
bounded out, and came face to face
with Mr. Choke, who started back as
thoagh he had been stuug.
"Hullol What does this means"
exclaimed Sam, tiercely
please, sir, it's friend of mine, "
said the butler with promptitude. II
was Just agoin' to ask you for the key
to let him out -
What do you mean, sir, by having
friends at this time of day" cried Sam,
as though glad of an excuse to vent
his i'll humor. "Why, the fellow
must have been here two hours and
more. Where does your master live2'
he impaired, addressing Mr. Choke
abruptly.
The latter was evidently unprcpar-
ed for this question, but Sans man
ner was so peremptory that he had no
opportunity of considering his reply.
He mentioned the name of street in
dangerous proximity to the one in
which he resided, apparently because
it came first to his mind.
II will speak to you afterward,
Simmonds," said Sam, taking his hat
from the stand with an impulsive
movement and for you, sir, | shall
accompany you home and complain
to your master. / don't choose to have
other peoples servants lurking for
hours about my house and I've no
doubt your master will be gratified to
hear how you waste your time
Sam did not wait to observe the
effect upon Mr.. Choke of this start
ling announcement The fact was,
he hardly dared trust himself TO look
at him, for, after a single glance at
her unfortunate admirer, Mrs. Multi
pie had retired with precipitation into
the background, and Sam feared
every moment that her mirth would
prove infectious. He therefore hast
ened to unlock the door, and Mr.,
Choke followed him into the street,
apparently IN a hopelessly dazed con
dition. But all of a sudden the UT
fortunate man seemed to realize his
position. He started, glanced ner
vously around him, and then put up
his hand to hail cab
Hi. What are you about2' cried
Sam. 81 don't want cab. 1t is a
short distance, and / prefer TO walk.
You lead the way and l will follow.
Mn Cbolya Iople1 main fully 1udp-