Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-12

mlnQS tnaU you're dangerous enemy, SO
took that means of getting rid of you, but
they're not apt to try it over again, for they
know that this will put you on your guard.
You're not as keen as think you if you
don't follow this business up and make it a
step toward unraveling that mystery"
His uncle's view of the case did not seem
wholly improbable to Norris after he had
turned it over in his mind. Though his part
in experimenting Abraham Stone had come
about through accident, it might seem to
the gang to have been the result of sue
cessful espionage. This would be probable
if there was collision between them and
1ngot. Norris was inclined to think that
the latter had played part when he came
upon the scene with the policeman that
night; he had gone the length of imaginng
that Ingot might have been Stones com
panion, on the lookout for papers," while
the coarser ruffian covered his movements
by stripping the house of it's valuables.
Against this was the fact that there was
certainly no collision between the men
who had attempted his life and the book
keeper.
Thinking of it made his head ache, and
he turned his face to the wall, trying to put
the whole matter out of his mind. He
dropped into a dream-haunted sleep, in
which the murderous ruffian appeared
wearing Lyman Childer's face. while Ingot
held back the arm with which he was try
ing to strike.
a rustic of silken garments in the room
and the sound of voices aroused him. He
started up to see Carol Childer stand smil-
ing near him, while a fragrant rose which
had just dropped from her little gloved hand
lay upon his pillow.
"How do you do, Mr.. Bergman?" she said.
''You see we have taken you by storm"
Miss Everleigh was just behind her.
81 had sent the carriage to bring Carol to
pass the afternoon with me, when your
uncle called and told US of the accident
which had befallen you. felt that would
have to come right Off and see your condi-
ton for myself. Are you really better,
Norris' Dom: let US disturb you. Why,
what a high pulse you have,'' taking his
wrist between her dainty fingers.
sSThen it must be through the pleasure of
seeing you, for assure you 1 am not half
the invalid they try to make out. I'll be
around again in day or two
"You must keep away from dark alleys
and avoid late walks,if it is only for my sake,
Norris. Rene uber, you are the only ap-
proach to brother have ever had. I am
too selfish to lose you, since you appear to
have come at last to the idea that you owe
us something in the way of attention and
companionship. l intend to increase the
debt if / can
''You are very kind, Althea.''
81 intend to be kind to you," said Althea,
with gentle smile softening her brilliant
beauty, land then she began talking about his
injury Would the arm DE all right when the
cut healed, and was it a fact that those ter
rible train robbers had taken this plan to
wreak their revenge on hint
Carol said very little, but her soft looks
were full of compassion, and she gave him
her hand as they were going away, hoping
he would soon be well again Althea turned
at the door for last wore.
81 am going to see your doctor, Norris,
and the moment 1 have lis authority, the
carriage shall come for you. 1 shall have
you to stay with us for week, or you Will
be exerting yourself too s,,on."
Then wave of color famed up into her
face; she stood quite still, as voice on the
outside made itself heard, with disappoint-
ment and unpleasant surprise in it.
"Carol Childerl What on earth are you
doing heres'
Before Carol could answer, Miss Ever
leigh stepped over the threshold.
Your sister is in no way to blame for
coming Mr.. Childer. / brought her with
me. Goodbye, Norris" glancing back. 81
will call again soon.'
''Oh, 1 am glad you have come to call on
Mr.. Bergman, LYMAN" exclaimed Carol,
brightly. 1T has seemed so selfish in US
never to ask for him, afssr all he did for
US. You are going in, are you nots'
latter see you ladies to the carriage"
Then, as Carol ran down the narrow STAIR
way in advance: "Miss Everleigh, have !
offended your
She gave him quick glance and smile
1.-THE offense is forgiven if you have come
to make amends
Lyman Childer sunk Ills teeth into his
lip. She had observed his dislike for her
friend and resented it. If he had come
with the intention of calling upon Berg
man, he changed his mind He stood until
the carriage disappeared, then, pulling his
hat down and turning his collar up, he
walked rapidly away, turning into the mar
row streets which led toward the river.
He seemed in some doubt as to the local.
ity in which he found himself, casting sharp
glances about him, until he came to low
restaurant which had bar-room attached.
This he entered, looking over the room
which was half filed with a rough class Of
customers. He selected an empty table at
the side, and seating himself gave an order
as an excuse for being there, apparently,
for he did not touch the refreshments that
were brought.
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