Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-10

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81 SHALL NOT RESIGN Under SUSPICION"
certain that he wandered out Of his way to
pass the house where he had called but a
few nights before. 1t was not snowy
abode, but was evidently the home Of people
in easy circumstances.
The early November dusk was gathering
as he stood and looked at it. Suddenly a
light sprang up in one Of the rooms, and he
could see the slim figure of girl moving
back and forth, standing for moment with
her hand on the blind before she shut in the
home-like picture which brought a warm
thrill to the heart Of the watcher picture
in which the sweet, sunny face Of the girl
herself was by no means the least attractive
part.
'His sister," unused Norris, moving re-
luctantly. Il would know her by her re-
semblance to him, anywhere. He's re-
markably handsome fellow, and she-What
do you mean, sir, by DIGGING my steps"
This last was spoken to man who had
paused At his back, and who lad been
standing for a moment taking in that
picture over Norris shoulder; when
the latter turned to move away this person
turned also, and it came like ! fash to the
express messenger that he had observed
the man on his way here. He remembered
his impression Of having been followed On
the previous night, and his anger famed up
at the thought Of having spy on his track.
"Dogging, the deuce! I've as good right
as you to the sidewalk, l suppose"
Then pass on. If it is only coincidence
that throws Us together, I'E do the follow
ing.''
S,Sorrr, "a 1;,oh1;ro ,,,,4 ;,,,+ +,,,no5
back to make g call on my friends here in
passing. I'll own that your attention to the
house caught ny notice, but don't think
you meant any harm, nO1 did l intend to
offend you"
Having thus explained himself, the
stranger passed up the steps, rang, had
the door opened to him, and entered with
the confidence Of an accustomed visitor.
Norris Bergman felt little disappoint-
ment at the result. There was something
repugnant to him il the idea of this man
going into the presence Of that bright and
lovely girl; taking her hand, perhaps ad-
dressing her Familiarity Very foolish, of
course. yet there was something struggling
in Bergnan's memory which kept him from
realizing the full force of his folly:
That square, heavy form, the somewhat
aggressive tone-could he be mistaken?
Il believe in my heart it's the fellow who
tried TO pass himself Off as Lyman Childer
LIST night! A friend Of theirs! Well. IT, no
business of mine. VIVA. an I to them or
they to me! Nav be it is fancy of mine,
but it came to me afterward that Childer
did not wan: to see me when we met this
afternoon"
He had good chance to put his lea to
the test, for at the very mex. corner he
came SO sqcarcly face 20 face with Lyman
Chiider that there was no opportunity for
either to ignore the other, Childer put out
his hand heartily.
GOOD evening to you, Bergman. Been
to call on me again.''
Il would net think of taking such a
liberty" There was az Involuntary stiff
ness in the young mans RESI- sbn5c. L
think saw you as l was leaving the ofiicc
about an hour ago. he added, rather
awllwarily.
That SO! Then you saw that had con-
clCded TO take your advice. y little late
about 1t, Ell: But then don't really expect to
ge: any satisfaction out Of ny inquiry.
Drop in and see nc some time"
With a careless wave of the hand he
passed on while Bergman was celebrating
whether he ought to coniide his suspicious
of the friend whom he had seen enter the
others door. Probably he would win go
thanks by doing SO. and considering the
spirit in which Childer treated the whole
matter, the point seemed to lose its i'm
portance.
Another part Of his meeting with Lyman
Childer recurred to his mind after he had
paid his visit to the superintendent next
morning He was met there by point
blank dismissal. and the reason was not
that which his diste:rpered Imagination
had conjured. No accusation of being in
COLLISION with the robbers, either directly
or indirectly. was put forth OF the Official.
SIT seems that Won have been working
more in the interest of oar patrons than Of
the company. Made yourself too fresh in
the Childer's affair. We don't need our
employees to teach US our duties. and will
hold the right of giving our own notitica-
ors when we think best
In short, Norris Bergman had lost his
place for over-of;ciousncss in the case
which Lyman Childer would have had him
believe that he-Chiider-had mentioned to
the express men for the first time on the
previous day.
The thought fingered unpleasantly with
the young man. Ike appeared to commits
crate with him when his days run was
over.
'.Neyer was so sorry for any thing" de-
clared the honest fellow, nearly with tears
in bis eyes. 81 wish I'd bit Of my tongue
before gave you that advice: but who'd
ever think SIGH little thing d make EN-
give you the bounce! Whatu you do now,
Bergman! Go back to your rncle!''
''Not likely" said Bergman; but when
he got to his boarding house that evening.
he found q telegram awaiting him from that
uncle, amos Bergman.
''Just heard that the Express Company
has dropped you. Don't be fool. Come
around and have talk. Can offer some
thing new-5;gger inducement than before"
TO BE CONTINUED
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