The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-11-21
MRS. ANNIE GREEN.
CHAPTER XIX.

CHAPTER XIX.
 Old Hicks approached Dr. Hill, and as was within earshot, heard the conver- sation that ensued.
 " How're you2" said Hicks.
 "Very we'll, thank you," the doctor replied. "By the way, you have an in- sane man here whom want to see"
 "Wall, you kaint see him. The doc tor has give orders that he must be kep' quiet. Iwould like to talk to him myself but the doctor says shan't an he's a good doctor, too"
 This is no time for idle banter" Dr. Hill said, turning with an air of impa- tience and making a hasty survey of the premises.
 "Here, doctor r called.
 He came rapidly toward me, and was rapidly pursued by Hicks, who, as he hurried along, uttered violent protesta- tions. l stretched forth my hand and warmly greeted the doctor.
 "Why, my dear fellow" said he, "they have got you in close place. re- turned to my uncle's several days ago and when remarked that would go up and see you, uacle, with many words of sympathy, told me that your brother had taken you to an insane asylum. knew that you had no brother, and instantly my suspicious rested on Brown. Will you please stop trying to shove me aside p the doctor said, turning to Hicks. Just behave yourself and then if you have anything to say, say it. explained to my uncle," the doctor continued, again addressing me, "and convinced him of B,own's villaIny, although at first he was firmly convinced that you were insane. The next move was to find cut where you had been taken. knew that this would be difficult and in fact don't know that l ever would have been successful had not, in most fortunate way, met man who assisted Brown in bringing you to this place. saw that he was fully con- vinced of your insanity, and did not try to change his mind, especially as all l wanted of him was direction to your place of confinement. This he gave as well as he could, and set out. It was by the merest chance that found this place, but SO soon as saw it, knew that had pursued the right course. Now, sir" the doctor added, "what have you to say2"
 "l say that you ain't got DO business to come meddlin' round here, th ats what l say. This man is as crazy as butter fly, an am goin' to keep him here till his brother says turn him out. Now you go on back in the house, will you ?" Hicks exclaimed, turning to his wife who had just made her appearance. She obeyed without speaking word, al- though could see that she was anxious to assist in my liberation.
 "Yes," Hicks continued, again address ing the doctor, CT want you to go away from here an when l want you, I'll be mighty ap' to let you know. ain't man that posters nobody, an ain't .asn so let nobody poster me, let me tell you. My names Hicks"
 "l am very glad to make your acquain- tance. MT. Hicks" the doctor replied. "lt Is not often that go SO far merely to meet man who is a stranger to me. Will you please unlock this door ?"
 No, won't"
 "You are desperate, Mir. Hicks. Your financial needs must indeed be pressing. Ther are few men who can thus afford to disregard all law"
 "I know what I'm doin' an don't want no advice from you"
 "l do not intend to waste much time tn giving advice, neither do care to en- gage in a violent controversy with you, but must see that my friend is set at liberty"
 "Wall, you won't see it until hear from this crazy mans brother, an now, fore l forgit it, let me say that if you be- gin to cut up round here you'll wush you hadn't just about the time it's too late. | have had dealin's with a great many men an none O 'em ever got away with me yit If the wust comes to the wust-- an' it looks nightly that way now-w'y hen stan up an fight fur my rights along with the best man."
 sOh, you mistake me if you think that