Dodge City times., 1890-11-21
CHAPTER XVI.
nv WIPE AND MY FRIEND.

That I am not endowed with super
of GOODNESS and patience the
reader, doubtless, has already discovered;
but also that the position in which l
found myself was o trying one cannot be
denied. Barely touching the supper that
had been brought for me, l paced the
little room in q fever of impatience un-
til Tom returned. The moment he came
was struck by the change in his ex-
pressive face. There was an ominous
Tightening about the corners OF his
mouth, and an evident desire to avoid
looking at me.
l sat down again beside the fire; he
also dropped into the chair he had occu-
pied before.
Now, sir, I can 60 on with my story.
But. after all, there is not much more to
tell, Let me see. Where was II"
He spoke with some embarrassment,
quite at variance with his manner before
he left the room. was silent. l would
not assist him by word or look. That
something had occurred to alter his first
determination of telling me the whole
truth felt convinced. Possibly the
strong emotion I had shown was the
cause. l would manifest less interest;
by this means perhaps might learh most.
He resumed:
The poor squire was carried home.
He only recovered consciousness an hour
or so before he died. And what made
matters the more painful, you see, sir,
was this-he knew very we'll it was that
kick from his daughters horse that had
done for him. Immediately after the
funeral, Mrs. Hsrgreave and her step
daughter left the Park; everything about
the place was sold, and I've been told the
ladies went travelling on the Continent.
is that all?" I asked.
well, yes, sir, that's abou: all.
You had, in point of fact, finished the
story before you left the room?'
If there is anything more you would
like to know that I can tell you, I'll do SO
sir" Clearly the answer was evasive.
-You said that Miss Hargreave rode on
| Would you mind explaining what YOU
meant more fully?" inquired.
| "Isaid she rode on, and that all the
field could testify to it. I suppose the OK.
| citement Of finding herself on horebacl
| once more caused her to lose her head.
can give no further explanation on tha
point, sir. Is there anything more you't
like to know?"
What had come over the man knew
not, but felt it would be useless topursu
the subject. Iwould try him on anothe
track.
"Doyou know the name of Gsscoigne?
I asked, abruptly.
"Gascoigne?" he repeated, and seeme'
considering. NO, there never been an.
one of that name hereabouts to my knowl
edge, and I've been in this part over 81
years now.
then?"
No, sir.
who Was attending Mr.. Hargresv
/, when he died?"
.Dr. Wilson, from c.; and . gres
, London doctor came down-when it va
too late"
where is DR.. Wilson now? Poss
> bly, / could hear of Gascoigne throus
him."
I Did he attend Miss Hsrgreavea Yc
see I'm taking you at your word, and as
' ing plenty of questions.
IF Miss Harereave needed doctor.
q would attend her, naturally, as he wa
a Won may saw, the family doctor. But q
a young lady was never i'll enough to I
a ouire medical attendance. Shed one
4 the Rrandest constitutions going.
But after that terrible tragedy, for i
!. stance, Was she not ill? Did no medic
4 man attend her ON that occasion?" l i
d auired. vividly recalling to mind VII
Mrs. Hargreave had told me OF her daug
, ter's attack of brain fever. Of the sho
/. her nerves had undergone, of the docto
"a advice concerning her.
- You give me credit for more know
edge than possess, sir, answered Lit
Il told you Mrs. Hargreaye and her ste
4: daughter left the Park Immediately aft
n the funeral. I wonder what's got thu
now?" he said, looking at me keenly.
Involuntarily WINGED, feeling that
a tables were being turned on me.
"a / rose and tried to laugh.
a Evidently your too graphically to
.u tale has had . depressing effect, l So
I'll 20 outside now and try to ",
= of.
NJ Alone and in the darkness VOL
ls think over Whist had just heard. Ale
and In darkness! How truly did tn
. words describe my own condition!
Il was evident there was no further
formation to be gathered from the
st huntsman. In point of fact. -perh'
theEe vas 10 more to learn. God knc
"A it vas snoughi But even then, .
tampod alonR tho unknown road &
an starless night, my passion had somev
~ cooled, and I felt / might have pit
~ GeorRis had it not been for those Gan
e. ins words of Little's, beneath which 81
IL su6tls meaning lu1ksd-.Aiss Hargres
n sis. sods q. Good Gedl voeld