Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-06
Potter plate alone would hav. proved =

Potter plate alone would have proved .
load for horse.
My hand was placed on Dick Maybsr-
rvs mouth in the nick of time. A mo-
ment later and he would have revealed
our presence. caught Tom Blythe's
wrist, and held my companions at the
foot OF the stairs, listening intently,
About twelve feet from where we stood, a
door in the hall opened upon a strip Of
lawn between the main building and the
conservatory, and underneath the stair
way used by the servants, the safe was
built which contained the Potter plate
and other valuables. We could see light
glimmering under the door intervening.
II was safe To assume that the door open
ing upon the short hall leading into the
dining room was open. The light we saw
would otherwise have been concealed.
While We were whispering to each other
in the hall, figure giided down the stair
way silently, and Mrs, POtter's hand was
laid ON my arm lightly as she listened to
the sounds which were now loud enough
to be heard in any part of the house. The
audacity of the burglar OF burglars
amused us
Il think there must be more than one, !"
said May berry.
There may be three or four" replied.
Il will go out Of the hall door on the right,
to the kitchen OF dining room. They got
in from the rear; so much is plain. You
and Blythe will enter this door when you
hear ME whistle"
Here | was interrupted by Mrs. Potter,
who in the meantime had been Joined by
the dear girls, who, terrified beyond meas
ure, could not remain longer i'll suspense
in the upper hall
Il fear something may happen, Mr.
Adair, if you go around TO the kitchen. A
shot aimed at robber may hit one Of our
| defenders
had not thought OF that. did thi nix
of the ladies however. and demonstrated.
Dick and Tom also demonstrated forcibly
against their presence in the hall We
did not want the man in the house TO shoot
them, whatever befell us The ladies re-
tired into the library, lit the lamp, and
tremblingly awaited the result. All but
Mrs. Potter. The colonel's wife persisted
in accompanying US into the dining room
My companions stood beside me as
| placed my hand on the knob Of the door.
The door opened noiselessly. We entered
| quietly. The wax taper | held disclosed
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