The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1886-10-23
THE MYSTIC SIGN
The King of the
Mountain.
BY ABBIE c. M'KEEVER.
CHAPTER XVIII

she turned in furious anger toward the
Doctor
You villain what have you done with
the viii, and how dared you deceive me SO
cruelly2n
The Doctor had risen to his feet and
stood carelessly leaning on the table, a
mocking smile on his dark, evil face.
81 wanted to nave plenty of time to get
my money all straight and invested in my
own name, in some good securities; then,
my fair sister, | Will bring you the viii.
But if I remember correctly, it is the box
over which YOU have been so anxious"
The box? You know better: but You
must produce that Will soon. / am wild
with anxiety now. | can not sleep. The
loss OF my brooch has troubled me, and
now you persist in tormenting me as you
do"
Il promise to bring the troublesome will
around by the day after to- morrow. In the
meantime | desire you to remain quietly al
home. and to pace no spy upon my move
ments. | am getting tired of being watched
by your dog of a servant.
"Iou are mistaken; | have set no spy
upon youh exclaimed Mrs. Martin in tones
OF unmistaAablo surprise.
Don't tel. ne tugt, when | saw the fell
low last nigh5 and this morning logging my
steps"
But, Adolpn, as | am living, breathing
woman, | have set no spy upon you. 1t
must be some one else. oh, do be careful,
II may be that New York detective"
Il hardly think 40; it was tall, rough
looking fellow, said the Doctor, but he APP
peared a little uneasy over her suggestion.
Then h departed and went to his own
room, to determine what Investment he
should make with the large sum of money
given him by the widow.
As e sat writing AT the table some one
knocked ~ his door.
Come in, he called, knowing instinct
lively who it was.
The door opened, and the man who had
visited him previously entered, closing the
door carefully behind him.
Good evening, boss" he saluted,
quietly.
What brings You back so soon? What
have you learned?"
Much. | know where Rick and the
jewels are"
"Nhere2" in anxious, eager tones.
Back in the mountains, in Wyoming.
The boys fallen into the hands of a party
of bandits or road-agents, who call them
selves members of the Mystic Hand
How did You learn as much?"
Il have a haif-Lreed Indian employed
who brought me the information-a real
bright sort of a fellow, boss, and | think
it's likely he's OF the story straight"
How did he know of Rick or the
jewels?"
why. the boy was captured by the In
dams and has been in their power a Ions
time He's a sort of half way doctor, a.
you know, boss, and that saved his scalp
until he was finally given up to a party OF
these road-ogents VINO are taking him tc
their mountain stronghold
Has he given mp the JeweIs?"
Yes, | understood from the half breeds
talk that he had; and was glad enough t.
leave the Indian camp, where he was treated
pretty rough"
DO you have any idea where this noun
tain stronghold is?"
Yes, the half breed said he could lea,
the way there, and show even the secre
entrance
He may be a traitor; nevertheless,
wish YOU would find Rick and silence him
l would Ike 10 have the Jewels recovere,
fer our safety, but thy are of no very grea
importance. If YOU viii bring me positiv
proof of Kicks death | viii give you fv,
thousand dollars.
I'll do my best, boss" said the fellow
and he departed rs quietly as he came.
Rick alive and with a party of rougl
Sowing. Il was always opposed TO Co
rnue employing him, the treacherous youn
scamp, No telling, now, what he will b
up 70. | had better arrange my bushes
speedily and go myself to the place wher
he Is. But that VIII, l must restore to Co
rhine before l leave"
Tben he arose and went to his privat
desk and unlocked IT,
A look OF blank CONSERVATION came owe
lis face, for, to his great amazement, N
papers were in the desk.
"Why-where? Oh by the powerst hay
been robbed? Who has done it? WIS
will Corinne saw
And the Doctor leaned against the wal
trembling, and endeayoring to realize wins
had befallen him.
It VIII gone. means there are spia
AROUND; that Joe Day IS Oh our track; tia
Iora will be restored to her lost fortune
and Corlnne and | sent to prison; for tn
other papers they have taken viii help
prove much against us. What must l do:
He hurriedly departed toward Mrs Mar
tins home. and, greatly to that lady's SUI
prise. was ushered into her private parlor
What brings You back SO soon? Ha
ANYTHING happened?"
YES. much
What growing alarmed from his agi
tated face.
The wiz has disappeared"
The viii? Oh. Adolphi@
Yes, 1t has disappeared along with SON
other valuable documents. | have jui
missed them"
Who has stolen it? Oh, how reckless
Low mad in you not TO have DESTROYED
long ago. What is to be done now?"
/ hardly know. | have Just learned tn.
Rack Is 4 ne mountains in Wyoming, wit
band Of road agents. think | shall G
there and perhaps discover the place whel
the will has been carried. l fear it is II
work Of Joe Day"
Tie New York detective, If he hS
discovered that, then we are indeed ruined
L am not certain about the matter:
only fear SO. Get your money and valU
ables ready for instant fight, for they wi
ind proof enough TO imrrison us. if mis-
take not / saw the inside of Sing sin
once. / will never live 70 see It again
But l want to kill Joe Day first If am t
set INTO tie laws hands again. I'll fgl
desperately. These old mountains are lin
hiding places, and Wen try and elud
them II the worst comes to the worst.
Had / not better return TO San Francis
coz"
No; remain where you are. l will sen
You tirst-elass detective to warn Won {
danger. Only keep your money and Jewel
ready to your hand. There NAV he
chance of coming out ahead"
But when he was gone the widow ser
for her old, faithful servant, and tol
him all.
Il shall follow this time, I won't be lei
behind. | cannot breathe In this plac.
That black-eyed witch has had somethin