The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-02-15
We'll what hev ye hcerd bout

well what hev ye heerd bout
him.
"Somc say he's n forty-niner from
California, returned with heap o
money in gold coin and dust, said
Jack Hawkins.
"And some say he's a detective sent
to hunt some one out" added Bill
"Who dye think he'd be aitcr?'
asked Jack. Bill looked at his COM
panion with a knowing grin and said:
at might be that he's come to mako
Us trouble, Jack
Nonsense, Bill, yer gittin' nervous. "
But | tell ye, Jack, one term at the
pen 'ud make anybody nervous
i've made up my mind with an
air of braggadocio ''never to serve in
the pen; when the officers of the law
take me it II he when I'm dead"
The two men were sitting on an up
turned wagon box that lay in an open
lot i'm the rear of the blacksmith shop.
There was no one within ear-shot and
they spoke in low tones, SO as not TO
be overheard.
1t was Saturday, and many of tho
people from Preston Flat were in Bush
Vile, either making purchases for the
coming week. or spending a holiday.
The one theme of gossip 10y all was the
stranger. The two ill-looking men
who were sitting on the wagon-boX in
the open lot had fair view Of the tav-
crn. They saw rather stout gentle
man, forty-iye or fifty years of age,
yet with Il robust frame, come from the
house and stand upon the low porch.
He was Smooth-shaven, with a high
forehead. gray eyes and benevolent
expression on his face.
THAT him. said Jack.
"Do YOU know him?' asked Bill.
IL do.
"Who is he? What is hep"
Hes returned Californian"
with the 'ycller boys?"
"les, by the thousands"
ado We know for sureP'
81 do.
"Whcu did you learn all this,
Iack?'
"You never mind; l know it"
"Ie are surcP'
al am.
"Hev ye laid yer plansP"
"Ycs"
"What are thcyg
Hawkins looked about ncrvouslv,
and seeing no one near, said: My
plan is 10 watch our chance, git all the
boys ready, and then make sure o our
work
"But how many kew we got now that
we Kin trust.
"llalf a dozen or more. How about
the new pal?'
(Which un?'
The one at Miles'cs."
ii hcv never come right out.
"Its time cf ye expect to hcv him
aid Us in this, that We did.
"Whcn will it come oilP'
INLAY at any time.
The Californian walked back and
forth across the long porch, and looked
about over the town. The two men
sitting on the wagon-boN watched him
with lynN-like eyes, and took in every
movement.
"Ye must bc round. Bill" said Jack
Hawkins. He goin' TO leave this very
night an we've got to put in our
claims
but we can't depend on Brownfcld
that soon.
"Oh. blast Brownfield. II you Kin
git him worked up in time for the 9TH
er job we hev on hand that will do.
This'n won't require SO many or so
much grit.
The object of their conversation
arose anil went into the house from
whence lie soonemerged with hat and
cane.
"lIc's goin' ont fur walk, said
Jack. Now we must separate an Keep
n close watch On his movements.
The stranger left the hotel and
walked down the street until he came
to the business part; here he entered
a two-story brick building that had
"Bank' in large letters above the door
The cashier who stood at the paying
counter. nodded knowingly to the
stranger. and invited him to pass
around. which he did. entering the
private Office. There Mr.. Smallweed.
with round. bald head, broad smile
on his face. and heavy gold chain On
his watch. arose 10 shake hands.
Continued ne1, week.