Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-03

presumably in which the plumber was to be de-
posted.
bag. Yer don'f think we called to see you 'a1
| particular, do yere'
| teeth. Nevertheless he tumbled out of bed as
| well as his dignity and his bound wrists would
permit.
| you know how. Take OF the ropes, Beggs; I'll
hold him mp
And while the rufHan addressed as ssggs by
his companion united the rope which sirdled
| seated himself on the beadstesd and carelessly
| inclined the barrel of tis revolver in Dicks
Wake up commanded Beggs, when the
knot was united.
Dick silently obeyed. and was soon in his
Now take us down to tine kitchen and shake
up something for us to eat. We can get to work
better on full stomachs. And mind! don yer
from New York for nothing! Now then, stir
yourselfi''
Dick thought it best to fall in with their COM
mands and watching closely for means of es-
cape led the way to the kitchen The two ysi-
tors camped in chairs and laying their revolvers
on the table greediiy snatched at the food that
Dick brought from the pantry, with great show
Here cried the foremost of the burglars,
whom Dick presently knew as bunker, bring
us something decent to eat, and don't try TO
pass off any of your petrified Victuals on two of
the highest feeders OF the metropolis! Look
sharp!''
ITS all you'll get. ;" cried Dick angrily.
What's that, you cub?'' growled bunker,
snatching at his revolver.
Dick thought he caught the sound of
smothered laugh from Beggs, but Dunker's
movement occupied his attention.
AZ mean it's all there is in the house. The
folks are away. that is--they won't be back un-
til late, and have pretty well cleaned the eata-
bles out myself
He said it in quite an apologize tone, for he
was anxious to allay the wrath of the ferocious
burglar, who seemed capable of committing
some rash act with the weapon that he was now
twirling in his hands. He again turned to the
cupboard, but changed his mind.
Turning back he was surprised to behold |
twinkle in the eyes of his visitors as if wink |
had been exchanged behind his back, but the |
twinkle, as he gaZed, resolved itself into an |
angry glare, and ne turned in new astoni shment |
to his chair.
''What, you young cub, would you sit down in |
the presence of your guests? Why don't you |
do the neediul? Pretty actions for . young |
don't you do something to amuse your company? |
Come, give US clog or a double shuttle! Now
theni''
Dick sgnifed that he could not dance. He
was beginning to grow nervous. Both of his
visitors appeared to be intoxic1ted, and bunker
handled his revolver too carelessIy to render
he immediate vicinity a safe place.
Can I dance? Well, you are good one?
Can, dance Give US q song, then; something |
e itching. Come, open your head!''
In vain Dick protested that he couldn't sing
aote If he were shot for it. The burglars would |
axe no refusal. In despair Dick struck up |
:oughed his approval, and even bunker con-
descended to show his teeth under his ferocious
oh! come now, young one, we're patriotic
nough without having to listen to that. Drop |
t, say!'' and both Beggs and his amiable |
riend frantically pounded the ia BILE.
- beg your pardon, - muttered Dick, begin |
ling to recover some OF his nerve. Il thought |
gu wanted some music