The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-09-20

minds tnat 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 II you
don't follow this business up and mako 1t q
step toward unraveling that mystery"
His uncles view Of the case did not seem
wholly improbable to Norris after no had
turned it over in his mind Though his part
in experimenting Abraham Stone had come
about through accident, 1t 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
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 Ingot might have been stones com
panion, on the lookout for papers," while
| the coarser ruffian covered his movements
| by stripping the house of its valuabes.
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 ruflian appeared
wearing Lyman Childers 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 fragrant rose which
had just dropped from her little gloved hand
lay upon his pillow.
"How do you do, Mr.. Bergmanir she said.
''You sec 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. I felt that would
have to come right of and see your condi-
ton for myself. Are you really better,
Norrisi 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 walks, if it is only for my sake,
Norris. Remember, you are the only ap-
proach to brother have ever had. 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. / intend to increase the
debt il can"
"You are very kind, Althea"
81 intend 20 be kind to you,' said Althea,
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 1t 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 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 US for week, or you will
be exerting yourself too soon"
Then wave Of color famed up into her
face; she stood quito 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 herei''
Before Carol could answer, Miss Ever.
leigh stepped over the threshold.
"Your sister is in no way to blame fof
coming, Mr.. Childer. / brought her with
me. Goodbye, Norris" CHANGING back. ~
will call again soon.p
"Oh, / am glad you have come to call on
Mr.. Bergman, Lyman" exclaimed Carol,
brightly. ut has seemed so selfish in us
never to ask for him, after all he did for
us. You are going in, are you mott"
"After see you ladies TO the carriage"
Then, as Carol ran down the narrow stair.
way in advance: "Miss Everleigh, have
youln f.
She gave him quick glance and smile
THE offense is forgiven II you have come
10 make amends
Lyman Childer sunk his teeth into his
lip. She had observed his dislike for her
friend and resented it, II he had como
with the intention Of calling upon Berg
man, he changed his mind. He stood until
the carriage disappeared, then, pulling his
nat down and turning his collar up, he
walked rapidly away, turning into the mar
.ow streets which led towardAhe river.
He seemed in some doubt as to the local.
ty in which he found himself, casting sharp
ylances about him, until he came to o low
restaurant which had a bar-room attached.
This he entered, looking over the room
which was half filled with rough class o.
customers. BE selected an empty table at |
he side, and seating himself gave an order
IS BID excuse for being there, apparently,
or he did not touch the Refreshments thai
we're brought.
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