Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-10-17
CHAPTER xxIII--Continued.

CHAPTER XXIH--Continued
Both he and Doc were at first for pro-
ceeding at once to The Aspens, and, upon
the return of Jocelyn, overwhelming him
with their united accusations, and then
taking immediate legal steps to bring him
to punishment But counseled another
course, and was fully supported by Hank
Dresser in doing so.
said: Gentlemen, wait. We are not
yet absolutely certain of Miles Jocelyn's
identity with De Marchmont. He may
still merely be his close and cunning con.
federate. In that case, how much better
for you both to remain here in your pres
ent positions-you, apparently unsuspi.
cious, at The Aspens, and you, Mr.. Dixon,
here in your character of Rapsy, of The
Spider--in order to throw him off his
guard, while l undertake trip tomorrow,
for the rescue of Miss Lulu Dixon, and
perhaps the capture of her captor, the all
important all-perfdous Montague de
Marchmont himself. Hank has promised
to accompany me, and trust us for seeing
the thing through. We set out early in
the morning"
What" exclaimed Doc, you have then
recognized, by my sisters scant descrip-
ton, the place of her imprisonment"
With scarcely doubt, / replied. 1T
is an old house, somewhat famous in Rev.
dictionary times as The Kings Head Tav-
ern, situated on now unfrequented road
some twelve miles back in the heart of the
Westchester Hills. almost due north from
High Bridge. At least Hank Dresser and
l, after turning the matter over in our
minds, have every reason to think SO, and
will act accordingly"
"Snch bniDu tho noco sold Doo bic
father nodding approval, "of course there
can be no doubt of your plan being the
best one"
By the way" said I, as we arose to dis
perse, 3this imp of a boy here-we had
well-nigh left him out of our considera-
TONS" st
The little fellow had remained sitting
bolt upright in a chair throughout the en-
tire interview, listening intently, and gaz-
ing fully ut us all, as dumb as fish and
as sober as judge.
Being one of Jocelyns minions, he'll
have to be looked after cautiously for the
time being small as he is" observed Doc,
thoughtfully.
He is an odd genius of street arab, as
you call it, that Jocelyn picked up some
months ago, have understood" said Mr..
Dixon. "As Jocelyn treats him brutally
and stingily, should think he could be
easily managed.
4Goodl" said Doc. Here, my boy, is
dollar for you. Remain here quietly with
my father till tomorrow night, and I
promise you another dollar as big as that
one"
SIN the meantime will answer for his
silence" said Mr.. Dixon.
"Mister. / accepts your offer" said the
odd urchin, pocketing the piece of money
with comical solemnity; AN if you might
want me to blab agin old Joss an his
doin's in the future, just count on me. !
know thing or two; you hear mel"
That being arranged, Hank Dresser and
took our departure, Doc still not being
able to relinquish so soon the society of
his new-found father. even for the pur-
pose of rejoining Marion Digby.
l should have mentioned before that
Hank and had discussed among other
things. on our way from the cottage to The
Spider, the subject of Miss Lulu's deliv-
erance, and had come to the conclusions
already stated, my friends professional
duties fortunately being sufficiently lax to
enable him to promise me his corporation
on the following day.
On our return to the cottage we lost no
time in astonishing and delighting little
NOIdu Win an account OF the Sbra0Ge rev.
Citations of the evening; and then set
about completing our preparations for the
next days work
After an early breakfast on the following
morning, Hank and were proceeding by
two-horse light carriages on our wps to
Westchester. with Hank on the box, dis
guised as rather Observation-Disclosures flaead
of the driver "a tried and fast friend Of
ours, and myself inside, prettg we'll ast
up as dry-goods drummer on 4 cci.ectsaQ
and sampling tour through chs oALrasL
road country towns.
We crossed the Harlem At the head ~
Third avenue, and then skirtsd along she
upper hank till We reached csroain eas5es
road leading little nosthsastssi3 tdxonxh
the hills from the northern sxtrsnitg 81
High Bridge.
Before turning into this road, Hank
brought the coach 70 . stop, and called
back down to where was sitting,
"Note that fugitive from this road on
foot, Tom. he observed, would be dead
sure to cross the river yonder alongside
the big water pipes, on the High Bridge,
instead Of making for the Central, or any
other.
I have already thought Of it." replied.
Drive on. )"