Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-06-07

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CAROL WAS GREETED MOST WARMLY
still there is no hurry. Bergman will hardly
be in working trim befors the frs. OF tbs
year,
81 feel Well enough VOW, so far as that is
concerned; but if I decide to accept yosr
kind offer, should prefer starting in ut
that time. must pay Uncle Amos visit
meanwhile. He will not regard your offer
as gratefully Us do, II: dear sir, old friends
though you are"
mo. forgot to mention that he called
on me to-day The new bee in his bonu.:
is making great buzz. He wants to go
into the detective business now himself;
says he would not interfere with your case,
so came to me for employment. He wanted
the details Of my loss of year ago, and
thought that something might be saved to
me yet. BY the way, the police have con-
firmation of the rumor that Edison is dead.
The fellow was rascal, and all but ruined
me, yet can't help feeling sorry for him.
I've always believed there was a bolder
villain back of him. don't think it was in
him to concoct and carry out that scheme
alone. If you want work in the line that
your uncle has laid down, Norris, there is
that mystery for you to unravel l dare
say, if the truth ever comes to light, we
will find that Edison benefited little by the
money he took would give something to
have the affair cleared up, if only to settle
the morbid doubts that come to me some
times. Being cheated once, must go to
fancying that am at the mercy of thieves
and traitOrs-anOther reason why shall 30
glad to take you in, Norris. Supported by
two such stout pillars as you and Lyman,
hope to get back my faith in human kind.
Well, well; your Uncle Amos has his little
cccentricities, but q kinder heart-an
honeSter sOul-GOd never put in q mans
body. But come, now that every thing is
settled, let us join the ladies. They will
think we have deserted them.''
Taking it for granted that every thing ,cas
settled, he led the way out.
1t was not through any intention that Nor
ris Bergman's eyes were fixed upon Childer
during the greater part of this speech.
Some change Of expression caught his sight
tirst-a creeping pallOr mounting under the
dark skin and changing it to dull, leaden
hue, then look that was flashed at him OF
defiance, resistance, fear Norris scarcely
knew what-5cfore he sank mis- teeth sharp
j., into his lip, and brought back the color to
his face by sheer force of will.
A cold shock ran over the nerves Of the
observer. His own eyes sank. A horrible
suspicion went over him that Lyman Child
er was the deeper villain behind the alb
sconding cashier. The idea came and was
dismissed in a moment, yet having been
there it would come agai2.
Carol looked up at him invitingly as they
entered the parlor, and taking the scat by
her side. he soon forgot the unpleasant tn
preston the interview had given him. He
felt that he could not entertain doubt OF
any one near and dear to her, all the more
that Lyman failed to send any scowling looks
in their direction.
1t was perfect evening. MI. Everlcish
dozed in his chair, and the young people
were left to their own devices. The Clock
striking eleven brought Lyman to his fcct,
and his sister followed him into the hall to
help MIN on with his Ovcrcoat, and to see
that his muller was closely wrapped about
his throat.
''For can't have you taking cold while I
an away, Lyman. Now, aren't you repaid
for letting me Gomez"
''Tel me one thing, Carol, was it to you,
or Miss Everleigh, he was making love to
from the tirst:'
IL don't think it was to Althea," muir
INJURED Carol. with the rcd chasing into
her checks, and Lyman faced the wintry
night with a warmth about his heart which
no wind could chill.
He had not gone a dozen yards when
came up behind him, and hand
was laid roughly upon his arm.
''rve just got wind OF what's up. Did
you think you could go ahead with such bust
ness without ever taking me into considcra-
ton. thought gave you pretty strong
mixing of what wanted, and you agreed
to it. Now, by gum! We'll get it into plain
words, and see how far can depend on
you.n
II think you are exciting yourself very
Ingot." returned Lyman. con-
AT any rate, don't raise a
row on the street. Come to your plain !
words: am willing to hear them, though
don't recognize your right to take me to
task in this manner, no matter what You
may mean
The other restrained himself with an et
fort, and went on more quietly:
"You know very well what my idea is re-
garding your sister Carol. She's the daisy
for me. AID won't have any one interior
ing with my chances. / dropped you hint
that didn't want Bergman hanging around
your house, and you as good as told me THAI
you would do any thing but encourage him.
I was fool enough to believe you, and now i
seems that you find an easy way to get out
Of breaking your word. You don't encour-
age him, but you send her into the house
where he is staying and keep your back
turned till the mischief is done. Now,
tell you, l won't put up with any such
lodges
II might ask, how are you going to help
yourself, but there's no use quarrel;ng
where we don't really disagree. give YOU
my word, did not know Bergman was there
until tonight. If l had, 1 should have
thought twice about letting her go''
Ingot was only half appeased by this ex-
PLANTATION.
II might believe that if it didn't smooth
the way for you-give you an excuse to go
as often as you like: you wouldn't care how
much my fat is in the fire 50 your steak il
all right; but tell you, it's to be share and
share alike with Us. If get Carol, you may
have the fair Althea; if miss her, I'll spot
your fun just for spite"
Lyman made gesture Of impatieace.
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