Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1888-10-03

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mature age to enthrall o boy and keep his
heart jumping in response to her seduc'
tive wiles2
Just as Miss Goggles was gently open
ing the transom Mrs. Claypole again left
the piano and seated herself by the side Of
the boy, who, with a trace Of old time
~gallantry, raised her jeweled fingers to his
lips and kissed them. The action sent a
thrill through the bosom Of the antique
eavesdropper, which was intensified when
tho blonde run her fingers lovingly through
his haxen curls and fondly patted his rosy
checks.
"Now, that is enough nonsense for to.
night" she said, with a winning smile.
'"Tell me what you have been doing lately,
Herman"
"You ought to know, Ally" he answered
laughingly; cor doesn't the governor make
daily ropor.s%
II am afraid he does not tell mo every.
thing" was the smiling reply. and l
always like to hear the exploits Of the
boys from the captains own lips"
The lad was evidently pleased. He
said frankly: "To tell you the truth, Ally,
I have been o little suspicious of the gov.
ernor of late. He doesn't seem to be
toting fair. He said he only got $1,000
for that last bundle, while l have it on
the best authority that the stuff brought
81, 700. Tho gang are mad about it, and
YOU better give him q gentle hint that we
will stand anything but swindling on his
part. We run all the risk, and lie ought
surely to be satisfied with a square divy."'
Ashadow crossed the woman's face, but
1t was gone in a moment.
You are right, my boy" she said, in q
caressing tone. Henry should be more
careful Of your interests-indeed, Of all
our interests, since we are all in the same
swim. But you know what he is"
eyes" responded the boy, moodily, ~
know what lie is, and he better be a little
more careful. Had it not been for you,
Ally, we would have broken with him
long ago and given him a push toward the
pen. If you say the word now I'll risk
everything to settle him, and we'll go
south together"
"No, mol Herman" cried the woman, In
o tone Of alarm; THAT would never do,
you foolish boy. I must still be your
mother, and you must be kind and con-
siderate to Henry"
The boy pouted, but returned the kiss
with which this declaration terminated.
II am getting tired Of this mother
business" he said, testify. IA fellow
don't want two mothers"
"But you need me, my dear, to keep you
safe. You would have been in trouble a
year ago had I not caught you in time.
Now, be patient, Herman, and don't har-
Dor harsh thoughts about the governor.
Iwant my boys to work pleasantly to.
gethcr, and we'll soon be able to enjoy
the good time that's coming"
call right, Ally" said the lad in q more
cheerful spirit. "Il not only wait. but
work, if you say So"
"That's my brave boy" said the woman,
kissing him again warmly. Now. tell
me what's in the wind"
"WcIl, we've done some fine night work
lately" Herman responded, his eyes fash
Ing enthusiastically at the recollection.
"We've been cracking private cribs. and
the governor has several thousands in the
vault, which will be worked of soon on
the outside. The cops arc all ut sea.
They arc looking for eastern crooks. and
have no idea that home talent Is at the
bottom of all the fine work In town. Ipass
members of the central detail every day,
and they don't condescend to notice the
peddler boy who is disposing of stolen
goods under their very noses"
The lad laughed heartily at this evi.
dence of the perspicuity Of the police. and
continued:
1--WE are going to branch out in an
other direction. The private house racket
is played out. for the people are getting
alarmed and laying in stocks OF firearms
to give the cracksmen a warm reception.
We will scoop in the business district
next. There are lots Of fine pickings In
some of the wholesale houses, and we
have two or three marked which are easy
to crack. Oil thereIl be no end OF fun
and Doodle during the next three months,
and then it will be time to take that va
cation you spoke Of"
Il am glad you are working toward the
business CENTER" said the woman. But
how are you on blowing%
Curly has been practicing lately" an
swered the lad, "and promises well. A
fellow from st. Louis, an old timer, has
him in tow and says he'll be q daisy in q
few months. But we don't depend on
blowing for good hauls. Well take all
the loose stuff we can fnd-such stuff
that can be easily peddled and has q quick
sale in offices and private houses. The
governors vault is q safe hiding place"
"But isn't this peddling fake risky?"
asked Mrs. Claypole, uneasily.
"Bless you, no." replied the lad, laugh
ing. Its the greatest scheme on earth.
The cops will never suspect poor peddler
boys of being mixed up with high toned
cracksmen. The very openness OF OF
street fake is an insurance against sus-
picion, and I understand the scheme is be-
ing adopted by the big bugs in New
York"
well, you must be cautious, Herman.
I don't want any Of my chicks nabbed."
"You needn t be afraid, Ally" said the
boy. We've got everything fixed in
case Of trouble. He'll be q fly cop, in.
deed, who tumbles to our racket"
"Do you think, Herman" said the wo-
man, with some hesitation, that you
could do q little job on my w a~ccountf"
"Why, of course I can" promptly 70.
piled the lad. Anything you want will
be attended to; the boys swear by their
mother. Just give it a name and con-
slider it DONE"
Mrs. Claypole smiled at Herman's con.
fdent tone. She was proud of her In
fuence over the gang" who were always
ready to obey her slightest behests, and
she was particularly pleased with the ar
dent homage Of the handsome captain.
She drew her chair nearer to him, and CO.
ressed him in o motherly fashion.
1.-TWO people have offended me griev:
ously," she said in a tone OF mingled
m%ournfulness and malignity; "they have
tried to damage my reputation in this
neighborhood, and want to set Henry
against me because I am kind and affec-
tionate toward you, Herman"
"Who are the v~illains2" cried the boy
mechanically. "Give me their names
and the gang will soon settle their hash"
"Oh" responded Mrs. Claypole, with o
languishing sigh, which had the effect OF
stirring Herman to deep anger, Il don't
want any rash deed of vengeance. This
is O matter which can be disposed Of
without bloodshed. ! would like their
punishment to be lingering--to be In the
nature Of mental agony, the loss OF friends
and the sacrifice Of good name-in short,
to make them objects Of scorn, to make
them suffer as they intended l should
suffer"
..They shall do all this and more, I
swear" exclaimed tho lad, excited by the
culver in tho woman's voice and the tear
she had forced to glisten in her eye.
"Who arc they3"
.One is q woman" said Mrs. Claypole,
"who watches my movements and circu-
ulates evil reports about my character-a