The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-05-10

minds that you're q dangerous enemy, 20
took that means Of getting rid Of you but
they're not apt to try IL over again, for they
know that this will put you on your guard.
You're not as keen as think you II you
don't follow this business up and make IL Q
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 bis part
in apprehending Abraham Stone had come
about through accident, IL might seem to
the gang to have been the result Of sue
cessful espionage. This would be probable
II there was collusion between them and
Ingot. 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 imagining
that 1ngot might have been Stones com.
panion, ON the lookout for ''papsrs," while
the coarser rufian covered his movements
by stripping the house Of it, valuables.
Against this was the fact that there was
certainly no oollusion between the men
who had attempted his life and the book
keeper. 4,
Thinking Of IL 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 q dreem-haunted sleep, in
which the murderous rufflan appeared
wearing Lyman Childer's face, while Ingot
held back the arm with which he was try
ing TO strike.
4 rustic Of silken garments In the room
and the sound Of voices aroused him. He
started up to see Carol Childer stand smii-
ing near him, while fragrant rose which
had just dropped from her little gloved hand
lay upon his pillow.
"How do you do, Mr.. Bergmani" she said.
''You see we have taken you by storm"
Miss Everleigh was just behind her,
II 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 OF and see your oondi-
tion for myself. Are you really better,
Norrisl Don't let us disturb you. Why,
what high pulse you have" taking his
wrist between her dainty fingers.
''Then It must be through the pleasure Of
seeing you, for assure you am not half
the invalid they try to make out. III be
around again in . day or two"
"You must keep away from dark alleys
and avoid late WALK, II IL IL only for my sake,
Norris. Remember, you are the only ap-
proach TO brother have eyer had. am
too selfish to lose you, since you appsaf 70
uov0 como u laot " tu0 Ioo8 tn8t you oWo
us something in the way Of attention and
companionship. intend to increase the
debt II can"
"You are very kind, Althea."
~ intend to be kind to you," said Althsa,
with gentle smile softening her brilliant
beauty, and then she began talking about his
injury. Would the arm be all right when the
cut healed, and was It 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 ~ they were going away, hoping
he would soon be well again Althea turned
ct the door for . last word.
" am going to see your doctor, Norris,
and the moment have his authority, the
carriage shall come for you. shall have
you to stay with u for week, or you win
b sxsrting yourself too SOON" :,
Thsn wave Of color famed up into her,
face; she stood quite still, a. voice on the
outside made itself heard, with disappoint-
ment and unpleasant surprise In 1t.
"Carol Childerl What on earth are you
doing herei"
Before Carol could answer, Nim Ever
lsigh stepped over the threshold.
"Your sister 10 in no way to blame for
coming, Mr.. Childer. brought her with
me. Goodbye, Norris" glancing back. ~
win call again soon." !:
} "Oh, an glad you have come to call on
Mr.. Bergman, Lyman,n exclaimed Carol,
brightly. ut has seemed 20 selfish in NJ
never to ask for him, after Ill he did for
~. You are going In, arc you mott"
"After see you ladies' to the carriage,
Then, - Carol ran down the narrow stair.
way In advance: "Niss Evsrlsigh, have I
offended yout'
6he gave him quick glance and smils.
1.-THE ohense IL forgiven Il you have come
70 make amends"
Lyman Childer sunk his tssth into his
lip. She had observed his diSliks for her
friend and resented IT, II he had come
with tho intention Of calling upon Berg
man, he changed his mind. He stood until
The carriage disappeared, thsn, pulling his
hat down and turning his collar up, hs
walked rapidly away, turning into the mar.
row streets which led toward the river.
He scanned In some doubt . 70 Tie heal
ny IN which hs found himselk casting sharp
glances about him, until he cams % . low
Ieetanrant which - bav.room attaehsd.
1his he entered, looling over ~ room
which We half dllsd With . Pongh class ef
eNstomess. r. seaaeoea - emp1l tshle =
~ - ~ oeo1ing hinGelf 0sV6 u 0aee
eeaD oEen1o ~ boiAg thoc6, o0Qoson1ay,
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