Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1888-05-31

minds that 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
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 coin
paniOn, on the lookout for papers, while
the coarser rufian covered his movements
by stripping the house of its valuables.
Against this was the fact that there was
certainly no collision between the men
who had attempted his life and the booE-
keeper.
Thinking of it made his head ache, and
he turned his face to the WALL trying to pu:
the whole matter out Of his mind. H0
dropped into drean,-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
rustic of sillsen garments in the room
and the sound of voices aroused him. He
started up to see Carol Childer stand smfl-
ing near him, while 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.
Il had sent the carriage to bring Car,A 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. Don't let US disturb you Why,
what high pulse you have" taking Ills
wrist between her dainty fingers.
'Then it must be through the pleasure Of
seeing you, for assure you l am not half
the invalid they try to make out. al DO
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. l 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 cam
''You are very kind. Althea."
81 intend to 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 il a fact that those ter
rible train robbers had taken this pan to
wreak their revenge on him!
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. Althca turned
at the door for a last word
II an going to see your doctor, Norris.
and the moment have his authority, the
carriage shall come for you. l shall have
you to stay with US for a week, CT you will
be eXerting yourself too SOON"
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 Childor. What on earth are you
doing here.'
Before Carol could answer. siiss Ever
leigh stepped over the threshold.
Your sister is in no way to blame for
coming. NJ. Ch;lder. brought her with
me- Goodbye Norris" glancing back II
will call again soon.''
.'Oh, an glad you have come to call on
Mr.. Bergman, Lyman" exclaimed Carol,
brightly. 1T has seemed so selfish in US
.,ar 70 csl- fnr hin, oil ba did fn-
US. You are going in, are you not!''
''After 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.
The Ctfense is forgiven if You have come |
to make amends
Lyman Childer sunk his teeth into his |
lip. She had observed his dislike for her
friend and resented it. If he had coc.e |
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 tao local |
ity in which he found himself, casting sharp /
giaaces about him, until "a .a1ne to a low |
restaurant which had a bar-room attached. |
This he entered, looking over the room |
which was half filled 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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