San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-26


tage. Entering mceremOnioasly, he
found that worthy seated beside the
hearth; without a word he rushed upon
him, seized him by the throat, and be-
gan pummeling his head upon the wall.
The attack was so sudden that for
several minutes William Jones offered
no resistance whatever. Indeed, so
passive was he, and so violent was the
rage of his opponent, that there was
every prospect of his head being beaten
to jelly. Presently, however, Monks
fury abating, his unfortunate victim
was allowed to pick himself up. He sat
and stared before him, while Monk,
looking like the evil one himself, glared
savagely in his face.
You villain! You accursed. treach-
erous scOundrel." he said. Tell me
what you've done, or I'll kill yOu!"
But William Jones was unconscious
of having done anything. and he said as
much, whereupOn Monks fury seemed
about to rise again.
Mr.. Monk" cried William Jones. in
terror, look We now, tell me what $ the
matter?'
Il mean you to tell M" what You nave
been hiding from me all these Years
Something came ashore with that child
something that might lead to her
identity, and you have kept it, thinking
TO realize money upon it, or to have me
in your power. What means it? Speak,
or I'll strangle you"
Pint william, Ipnay ,,.,.
able to speak. being perfectly paralyz"d
with fear. Monk stretched forth his
hands to seize him again, when the old
man, who had been a Mortified specta-
tor of all this, suddenly broke in with:
Look We, now, know there was sum
mat. 1t were leetle book, stuffed in
the front of her frOck"
a book" returned Monk, eagerly;
land what did you do with it? Tell me
that, you old fool Did you burn it,"
Burn it," exclaimed the other. NO,
mister, we don't burn nOthin', William
and me. You know where you put it,
William dear. In the old place"
Then curse you for an avariciOus old
devil" Numbered Monk. The book
has been stOlen--dO you hear stolen
by that young painter"
lie could say no more: the effect of
his words upon William Jones was
electrical. He gave one wild shrek,
and began tearing his hair. 1t now be
came his turn to moan and rave. and
for some time nothing coherent could
be got from him.
At length, however, Monk gathered
that there was some secret hiding place
which Brinkley had discovered.
Il thought his pOking and prying
meant summat,' mOaned William Jones.
81 fancied, too. seen marks i the sand,
but never could find no one near, and
thought they was my own marks. Oh,
what will come TO me. I'm ruined"
Curse your folly" exclaimed Monk;
you've brought it all on yourself by
your own greed, and you don't deserve
| should help you; but ~W help YOU.
Listen, then. 1t is clear that this Young
man has possessed himself somehow of
your secret and mine. But from what
he said to me, fancy he has not as vet
divulged it to Il single soul. lie is the
only human being we have to fear. We
must cease To fear him. DO Won under
stand:"
No, William Jones did not under
stand; 50 in order to make his meaning
clear. Mr.. Monk drew him out from the
cottage, and whispered something into
his ear. William Jones turned rs white
as death. and began 10 trrmble all over.
81 couldn't. sir" he no med. Look
We nOw-l couldn't do H."
Monk stamped his foot impatiently;
then he turned to his frightened victim.
Listen to me, William ZONES. You
ought to know by this time that | have
both the power and determination to
effect my ends, Continue to oppose me,
and play the fool, and all that power
shall be used against you DO you hear?
will ruin you! | will hand you over
to the authorities as theft will have
you tried for conCealing the papers
which might have proved the identity
of the child found washed ashore fifteen
years ago! DO you hear"
Mr.. Monk evidently knew the nature
of the man with whom he had to deal,
for after a little more conversation,
William Jones. covering like a fright
ened child, promised implicit obedience.
"Now, then" said Monk, when he had
brought matters to satisfactory ter
mination, 'yOu will show me this hid
ing-place of yours"
To this William Jones at first object
ed. but Monk was firm.
"Who knows" said he. but there may
be other things having reference TO the
child. mean to see for myself. Now,
William Jones?"
So William Jones. seeing that resist
ance would be useless, promised to
conduct his friend to the cave; and aft
er good deal of hesitation and of con-
tinued show of unwillingness on Will
liam Jones part, the two men started
off.
When they drew near to the cave,
William Jones gave a cry, and pointed
to the sand. Looking down, Monk
clearly saw footprints. They followed
them, and found that they led right to
the mouth of the cave.
Its standing open" cried William
Jones, as he pointed down with trem-
bling finger.
Follow me-" said Monk, crawling
down the hole.
Jones followed in terror.
As he reached the rocks below he
heard sharp cry, and looking down
saw, by the dim light of candle stuck
in the wall, Brinkley struggling help