Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-10

cS, ufoppcu out, holu MI ttil-
grew, very rcd in the face.
Dear mel How did you manage
itP' inquired the stranger.
IL don't know. had Il in my hand.
and the draught was strong" said Mr..
Pcttigrcw, hastily. However" he
added, with more assurance, ''it can't
be helped. | must pay. that's all"
Pay. Oh, MOI ! shouldn't think of
such thing IL | were you" returned
the stranger, biiskly. you've lost
your pass by an accident, but you We
only got to say so. | saw 1t and will
give my testimony"
"You arc very kind said Mr.. Petit
grew, not quite knowing whether to
feel grateful or net.
After all there was no reason why he
should pay the expensive railway fare
IL he could get off doing so, and now
that the tcll-talc pass had disappeared
in the breeze. there seemed no fear OF
detection. If the official at the next
station declined to accept his statement
about the los Of the pass, he would
only be called upon to pay, and this he
was now reconciled TO do. Consider
ably easier in his mind, MIR. Pcttigrew
awaited the result of the experiment
with tolcrable oquanimlty. and even
venturcd to exchange ideas with his
companion on the subject Of the
weather When the next stage OF the
journey was reached and the inevitable
ticket inspector again presented him
scli Mr.. Pettigrcw told his story glibly
| enough.
"Of course, il | must pay. must.
he concluded, putting his hand rcluct
antly in his pocket.
Pooh, Nonscnscl No occasion
whatever for that Interrupted the
stranger. ii know this gcntlcmai'
had pass. Inspector, and ! saw him
lose IT, ~
"Wnl you give me your name and
address, sirp" said the official
"Ccr;ainly," again intcrposed the
stranger before the startled Mr.. Petit.
grew could speak. This gentleman
is Mr.. Moss Levi, the agent of the Sill.
yer Crescent Steamship Company.
You only have to telegraph TO London
and ask for instructions. Tell them "a
wire reply to Plymouth, and lock Us in
till we get there. The gentleman is
well known TO your colleagues there.
The Inspector. civilly enough.
acquicsccd in. this arrangement, and
the stranger glanced ut Mr.. Pettigrcw
for his approval. But Mr. Pettigrew
had turned very pale, and looked the
very picture OF dismay. The plan suc-
gcstcd would have been excellent II be-
had been the person he pretended, but
as IL involved the necessity Of his bCinI
identified by some one who knew Mr..
Levi, the drawback was at once appar-
ent. In fact. now that Il was too late.
Mr.. Pcttigrew realized his folly, ana
cursed the Strangers wcll-intcntionci
interference.
In the midst OF these agonizing re-
Elections. Mr.. Peltigr,w's glance cn-
countered that Of his companion, who
seemed, from his manner. to divine
what was passing in his mind.
i suppose you realize. sir, the awk-
wafd fix you have got yourself into,
said the stranger, sharply.
"I-I-what do you mcan?' gasped
Mr.. Pettigrew.
"You know very well what mean, "
returned the stranger. "You saiAyou
wers Mr. Moss Levi. Il is a lie-an
impudent imposturU ! am Mr.. Moss
Levi.
"Youpn ejcculatcd Mr.. Pe,tigrcw,
family.
Yes, sir. It isn not the first time 7
have been personatcl upon this line.
The directors have determined to pros
ecutc, and the result of my message
will be that you will be taken into GUS
tody AZ Plymouth
"But but had pass" cried Mr..
Pettigrew, trlnshXed with horror and
CONSERVATION.
"a forgery" said Mr. Levi. with an
unpleasant laugh; "you wisely got rid
OF it. However, that won't help you
much
Good heavens! you are iokingi'
murmured Mr.. PettiErcw. wiping the
perspira,ion f.om his brow with q
trembling hand.
You'll Sec" said Mr.. Levi, omin-
ously.
But. sir. il is mistake. win
give my real name and address. can
bring any evidence you Ike of my re-
sprctability." cried Mr.. Pctdgraw, in "a
frcnzied manner
81 can not anticipat, the inycs'iga-
tions Of the police said Mr.. Levi,
coldly "As for your rcspectab..ity. at
all events yon are travelling without a
ticket, ON pretense OF being somebody
else. The penalty is month, / be-
love- he added, in a matter-of-fac.
tone.
This cold-bloodcd way Of putting it
was more than Mr.. Pettigrsw could
bear He yielded 20 q vcritablc panic,
aud almost fell uTol hi, knees, imp,Or-
ing Mr.. Levi to assist him.
"The matter is not in my hands. -
said Mr.. Levi, apparently touched by
his companion 5 distress.
II will pay any thing any thing!'
cried Mr.. Pet,igrew, wildly.
"a hundred pounds queriel Mr.
Levi.
"Eh?' exclaimed Mr.. Pettigrew with
q start
Give me a check for El0O, and
viii assist you TO escspr,' said Mr..
Levi, with sudden change OF manner.
Have YOU your Chcck-bOOk handy?'
Yes said Mr.. Pettigrcw, scarcely
understanding.
"licre are pen and ink" said Mr.
A~NftH IfANtAANAfi- % " AAAtAArl Hfnh's
will und srtake to square the police and
hush the matter up.
"But how?' inquired Mr. Pet,igrcw,
staggered by the amount demanded,
yet too terrified andagitated 10 dcmur.
II have Il ticket, said Mr.. Levi.
producing H. Take II, aud get out
nt the next station the one before
Plymouth. Leave the rest 10 me.
Mr. Pettigrnw was literally terrified
into complying with these terms. lie
had no time for reflection, even II he
had been capable Of doing so.
The train was already slackenlng
speed, and before he knew where he
was, he found himself safely landed on
the platform Of the Station short OF
Plymouth. having paid the substantial
ann ~ f'Nnl IN kt t.fs'ns TF a Fr..