Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-02-13

upon my ear. C0ngratulatlng myself,
1 arose and approached the spot from
whence the voices seemed TO issue,
when my steps were arrested by the
words:
L tell you there's two thousand
dollars in the house, from the sale of
that mount ain land, and if we don't
get It tonight, the jig's up, for she
means to bank it Tomorrow
And yer want US to do the work and
go halves growled deep voice.
'Them's hard terms, my beauty, to risk
prison fur
who asks you to do all the work?'
continued the first voice, angrily.
Haven't I made things safe at the
house-don't l let you In and tell you
where TO lay hands on the money! All
you have to do Is to tie me to keep
suspicion down, and bag the stuff.
Seems TO me you'll look long before
you fad an easier or better paying job,
Hank
'I've been a pesky varmint all my
life, l know, but L never went so far
as this BEFORE murmured the man
called Hank. Still, L reckon it's go.
Cuss'd if it oughn't be divided in three
piles, though. Howsomever, my pard
and me will be thar Guess the wldder
Not from you, Hank. But must
be going. Be there at twelve, sharp
ana everything will be in shape. Let
me make this haul successfully, and
I'll soon be ready to bid gooi-by to
petticoau government-cursei i'll Ii nv
uncle hadn't been a fool, he would
have remained single, and this money
would have been mine instead OF going
to an alien, who poses so admirably a.
aunt And with few choice oati!s.
this yirtuous gentleman turned on bis
| heel and walked away.
l mechanically dogged his footsteps,
keeping my body well covered, how
ever. | followed him for two miles,
| possibly, when he reached a clearing,
ami crossing a field, drew up before AN
old but stately residence. He entered
| the gate and stTolled lesurely toward
the barn, which stood about fifty yards
TO the right of the house. | knew then
that L had tracked my man dowh, and
the house before me was the one chosen
for robbery.
Ard then the question of action pre-
sented itself. L felt called upon TO dc
something. The idea of sitting down
and allowing trio of villains to rob a
1efenseless woman was not TO be
thought of for momsnt.
IF l could only see this woman ]
exclaimed, "a plan might be dev se1
but it mi ght Eo, bs well to let TIN:
scoundTel of d nephew get wind or N 3
He seems capable of committing any
crime.
Plan after plan 1 seized upon and a
quickly abandoned as lmpTacticable.
In the meantime it was almost sun
|
hungry and desperate. At last | shoul
dered my gun and cautiously approached
the house from the east. Not llvin
OBJECT was in sight; but sDitd OacE
I uOOr, anu at ONE determined 10 sHs2
admission there, and trust in chanc,
for the sequel. L raped lightly, anC
the door was opened 10y a lady bJtl
young and beautiful, who looked At III,
inqu1-ingly.
4 would like to see the mistress o
the house, | stammered.
Il am Mrs. Anderson, SIR shu
answered. VIII you walk imp
If you please, madam L replied
regainIng my composure. But irSl
listen; have intelligence to communi
cate of Importance. and 1 would beg ;
strictly private interview for few
moments
Certainly, sir, if it be necessary
But you Will scarcely object to th'
presence of my m mJtheT?'
Undoubtedly not; but l would bt
seen by no other.'
She Immediately conducted me up !
flight of stairs and HsheJed me into
sitting-room occupied by an elderil
lady, who arose III great trepidatlOl
upon seeing a stranger enter with
. / ah NJ in ~ IN Z Il
the presence of her daughter, sh
smiled and motfoned me to sit down.
l then, in as few words as possible
acquainted the ladies with the particu
lars of the proposed roUb b-ry. Tue poo
old lady wTung her hands and moane
piteousy when 1 finished, but tn
daughter sLo we'd a different spirit.
| The mis- .rable wreschp she ex
claimed; her cheeks fam ng with fndIg
nation. Being the son of my husband
bro, her, l had determined to do muc,
for him in the future; but not satlsde'
, with what l have done, AMI still IN au
! to do, he hires rIiiiaus TO help rob Ill
at night, Oh, III take the money an
| burn it rather than let him touch
now
? Excuse me, Mrs. Anderson, but tn
question is, how are We TO thwart thes
g villains? In the first place, have yo
any man servants?'
Yes, sir-two,' she answered. Blu
5 they both left hume this morning. I
t be absent until tomorrow. Ther
/ remain only Dinah and a half grow
, boy
r Can this boy be trusted?'
! Il fear not, ". tn sigh. HE is on
of my honorable nephew's creatures
{ while Oman would go wild If she kne'
d a robber WAS IN The neighoorhOoi.'
j How about your neIghbOrsI
s Paterson and his son live about
5 mile from here, sir, but they are bot
{ Gown with fever. The nearest po.I
S for help would be Brown'5-three goo
: miles through the tlmber.'
- Browns would be ImpracLicable, ,
{ reasoned aloud, for | should only su,
i ceed in losing myself IN attempting |
reach his . ace tonight. We migi
b face your nephew with his villainy, bJ
d l fear he would not stop now, ait,
Y having gone so far. AnI then / woul
, ike to entrap the other two laddIei
u BY Georgel / can do it, tOo.'
Y .Alone?' cried Mrs. Andersen
a Surely you wouldn't attempt
II Where do you Keep this money!
Il interrupted, quietly.
7, 1T is locked up In a desk in II
a room.'
II Then 1 would suggest that you T
d move it ana permit me 10 occupy th
l. room tonight; while you, with yot
mother, seek another. These men d
e irst to secure your nephew, and l su
d pose they will tie him tight enough
It order to quiet his Conscience. We
II we'll, that Will leave but two, and / C;
II manage them. In the meantime, a
" tend to your regular duties and TIRE
your nephew as usual
D, But this great danger you are inc1
L ring-it is terrible, and L dare not pc
a init it
In There will be no danger If 1 do u
D. lose my nerves. L answered quIetl
{, Only trust me-
,n 4 do trust youl' she exclaimed, a
a leaving the room, she presently !
Ie returned with lamp and conduct
~ me to her chamber.