The Springdale news., 1888-06-22
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 This will never de,a said Ge. dccisivelv. ' The man must have fire and care. Do the ] best you can with this, Give him beef-tca, l plenty of 1t, and unless le improves speed 1 iii- advise you to send for q doctor shall call to see the sort of treatment you l give him., he added, meaningly
 Sure, yer honor, I'll de me best, = prom lsed Maloney, lovingly lingering the bill which Norris had placed in his hand N CT 1 honor can't blame Q man for l0okiH' after hla oWn- II yer honeY's tue friend he was lookin' for, ye'll may be know why he's i kapin' shady, and tho bit of boord noways pays me for the risks l take, belte gcttin a bad name t0 me house now But Ill do the best for him If yer honor says so,n and l leaving the room the next moment he could be heard shouting his instructions to some ! Invisible person below. h the interval of his absence Norris went up to the bedside to take leave of Miller
 If you have any friend whom you can call To your aid, you had better do 90. greatly fear that you arc going to be i'll; you will need. care, watchfulncss, long uurs- ing, perhaps. By all means, send for your friend. Give me his address and 1 will write to him in your behalf"
 A wistfal, doubtful shade lowered over the face of the man for moment.
 "l-thank you" he said, hesitatingly. -promised-to come again. If there is need then, will tell you. can't think nowr
 With that Norris was forced to be con- tented. boy had appeared in response to Maloney's summons, and the light flame of the kindling he brought was curling mp the black chimney when the young man de- parted.
 The door of the bar-room was ajar as he passed through the hall below. The place was fali of hardsiooking characters who were smoking and drinking, while the clat- ter of dishes came from an eating-room on the other side. At the same instant the man called Tom, who had helped i'll convey ing Miller up the stairs, swung the door open and backed out.
 Mind you, if the cops git you agin, won't help you out,n he was saying in gut tural, disgusted tones. II should think the last time cost you steep enough, and even q big NJ mayn't git you off again What ill thunder brought you back, anyhowl
 The answer did not reach Norris ear, but he had one tleeting glimpse of the face of the man who spoke t-a face that was fa- miliar to him, which sent q thrill to his very hnger-tips.
 IL NhS iue DuTSidf NllH WHDm He nau fought his battle iu the Chider home, who had forfeited his bond, secured by funds stolen from the express company, which, beng identified beyond doubt by the right ful owner, had been restored to him, and the authorities were left in a humor 10 make short work of Abraham Stone, should no fall into their hands again.
 Abraham Stone was here in Mike Ma loneys place, and Norris, who had tho deepest personal interest in his recapture had recognized him at glance under the thin disguise he wore The latter, how ever, realized that it would not do to raise all alarm there. Singlc-handeG, he would have little chance in that resort of thieves and desperate men, as he correctly guessed it to he. He passed quietly out, and, cross ing the street, took up position where he could watch both entrances, undecided what to do. Should he leave his post tc summon tho police, Stone nIia at mako his escape.
 Indeed, the two men came out into the street and remained standing in the light which streamcd through the open doorway thlrd figure was approaching, at which Norris scarcely gave a glance, until he paused beside the other two Greetings were exchanged. the newcomer shook hands With both, and then the three turned within, while all the thrill and eagerucss brought by his fermer discovery died out II the heart of the watcher before the new rcYe. ation-for tue third man was Lyman Ghilder.