The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-11
A YANKEE IN ENGLAND
His Revolver was Not Loaded,
But 1t was Enough.
From London Tid.pIis.


tied down TO a long ride, and made themselves
as comfortable as circumstances permitted.
Those within range Of The light had pulled out
their evening papers and begun to peruse the
rechauHe Of the mornings news, which they
had already devoured,
Not much in the papers tonight" remarked
Mr.. Barker to tho company in general. lie
was Stout little gentleman, evidently COM
niunicatiVc.
a stranger here Joined in the conversation.
lie was tall and spare; he looked the typical
yankee.
Have you the last edition 2" he asked. "If
so, yoa'li end as pretty little story as you'll
meet with in a month 3 reading"
''Ibe escape OF that conyict?" inquired Mr..
Barker.
Eyes hos a plucky fellow"
Hes eonsunmatc scoundrel ut all
events" -remarked Ir. Smithsen "a well
known burglar aud more than suspected Of be-
ing murderer"
''Yes, I'm afraid he's bad lot" said the
American "If he gets away lie saves himself
ten years penal serYilude."
'IloW i'd he manage it?" asked Mr.
Barker ~ haven't read the particulars"
Broke ont OF the prison van,' replied Mr.
Smithso4. Watched his opportunity and
stained the policeman inside, got the keys,
loi himself out and boitod."
w ia thoy catch him."
"That remains to be seen; the police are on
his track !" replied he from over tho herring
pond 81 should like TO have a try at him my
self"
Nothing could have been further from his
thoughts than the possibility Of his having to
take PAR; IN tho capture himself. The three
men settled down to their papers again in
eileuCe.
"What's that?" suddenly exclaimed Mr.
Harkor.
What is there ?" inquired the others.
"I'tu certain saw face outside the win
dow" lee replied
~ az, al L.
friend
"Feghaus twas the guard going by" said
the yaulce.
ri So tho guard isn't wearing cap" said
Mr. barker, moving toward the window.
"GCt IL blown off, perhaps said Mr.. Smith
son. pray don't open the window we shall
be fIOlcn to death
Rui Sir. Barker let down the strap and
peorcd ont into the darkness.
The engine was throwing up o shower of
sparks. and the blaze from the fire illuminated
the tender. Those windows which had no
blinds drawn threw dim light on the hedges,
but otherwise there was nothing but darkness
"Auytiing there2" queried Mr. Smthson
II fancy | saw something"
''Wcn do settle il one way or the other and
shut the window"
MIR. Barker Withdrew
IL an certain ! saw mans head" he as
everatcd "and Pm nearly sure | caught sight
fsomothin moving when | looked out"
Hadn't you better call the guard and stop
the ira IA ?" asked Mi Smitlson ironically.
Mr.. Barker did not reply, but looked I'M
easily into the darkness
lie had not been mistaken. man, hatless
and eoaAess, had passed along the footboard Of
the carriage, and, seeing that compartment oc-
cupied 10y four men, had passed on. The next
compartment but one was labeled Ladies'"
and was tCnanted by ono lady, The convict
for il was he, stopped IN front Of this. With a
deXtelous movement he opened the door. and
before the lady knew what had happened sho
saw desperate looking rutan standing be-
fore her.
Don't be frightened. miss" he said, II
amt going TO harm you; lvcno time. want
some money It's life or death to me, aud |
must have it. Your purse, quick"
She glanced at tho little handle which was
the means of communication with the guard f;
The convict was standing between her and IT,
There WIS nothing to be done. She drew her
purse from her handbag and gave it to him.
lilo put il IN his pocket, and in u monlent was
Vutsilc tho door again.
Instantly she flew to tho handle and pulled
II with all her might again and again. Then,
and not TIL then, her fright oyercanie her and
she sank back on to her seat.
The convict had acted with the sagacity and
daring which had made so many OF his enter
prisos successful. lie had calculated that the
victim would give the alarm directly lie left
her That was what no wanted
10 would have been madness for him to 90
on to the neXt town. lie knew that mon were
mounted the train ut the risk of his life as Il
passed slowly through ome Of the tunnels in tho
north al London before il was free from the
network OF intersoclug lines, lilo must escape
somehow hoiore IL reached Il stopping place.
But 10 leap from the limited mail was almost
certain death. II, however, the train coald he
stopped he could mako hts escape with fair
chance OF success.
II Is not usual, however. to stop a train on
signal by the communication. Tho bell aroused
tho attention OF the guard, but all lie did was
Ia Lear out OF tho window to see 70 there were
any sign that II was necessary 10 do moro. He
was on the point OF drawing in his head when
he saw white shawl being waved from n
window. The lady nad recovered sufficiently
10 drag herself to the side OF the carriage and
open the SASH Tbi5 WAS enough. The guard
put on his brake and signaled the driver 10
shoken, In hall u minute the pace was
percepubly slower.
whats M now exclaimed Mr. Barker.
sprngnE TO his feet The others followed
him 10 the window.
TheS had nor hitherto noticed the fourth
occupant oi the Impairment lie was a tall,
wei built, bu1 ap, aronOy very Unc0mmuuioa-
tive man. II pushed his way forward and
looked oNt Tic uttered an exclamation, and
10 the surprise Of his companions Hung opcn
the door nnd began making his way along the
foothoyrJ. The Others stared at him in
wonder What did 10 mcan2
lie had seen the shawl hanging from tho
window, and he know 80 whom 1t belonged.
He was uaN el.ng norih with his sister and,
rather selnshlyi though with her fuil consent
had put her INTO d ladies' compartment. whilo
he went to smoke a EHr IN another carriago
lie had n,euJed lel yhME her at the first stop.
ping place. 40 wonder. therefore, shat hc was
anxious VIXEN he found the train stopping and
saw hig listers shawl
The pace grew slower and slower, The con-
Wet b.ted LIS time, What was the use Of
hurrymS? No ono would follow him in the
dark.
But lac reokoned without his host In few
words Miss Morton ttor that was the Young
lady s naiucl told her brother what had hap
penod. lie looked around rs she spoke and
distinctly SAW u man drop on the rails and
make of from the other end of the train
III an instant he leaped to the ground and
followed ham. The Yankee soon followed salt
and, the oNcitemont OF the chase seiaing him,
he was soon AZ the heels of Mr.. Fairburn.
Nothing could have surprised the convict
more than the fact that he was pursued He
soonsaw, however, that no was. Still having
the weog'.A with which be had stunned the
policeman lac determined TO put il 10 fug ther
use as lac saw fNrourn gaining on him.
Tho country WAS too open Tor conceal paAnt
ana We morning was beginning TO brighten
lie horizon tnuNfpt grast.b1 ~. 80. 49,,