Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-06-25

sitting on rocking chair, man, while
another stands beside him rifle in hand
and evidently equipped for n hunting
expedition-and, both Europeans.
Before he can stay him, the dog has
sprung from his side and is fawningly
caressing the man reclining on the chair,
literally bowling in the ecstacy Of his
JOY at the meeting.
Before Dunbar can spring behind the
friendly shelter of rock, the man with
the rifle advances and challenges him.
At n glance Dunbar assured himself
that the tall, erect, handsome man OF
fifty approaching him was the redoubt-
able Frank Archer, and he had shrewd
suspicious that the one in the chair was
Sir Harry Grahame.
The young American had no time to
prepare story suitable to the occa-
sion, thrust us he was by accident into
the heat of the adventure; and 1t was
very creditablc to his natural courage
and peace of mind that he advanced
without n tremor on his handsome
countenance-nay, even with smile.
~ presume have the honor of adj
dressing Capt. Archer?" he asked.
What do you want with Capt.
Archer?" was the stern response, neither
denying nor admitting the identity.
Some papers belonging to him have
accidentally fallen into my possession,
and have come Il tedious journey to
restore them to him"
That is very kind of you. liay I
ask, sir, how you came b. these docu-
mcnts? Ny name is Archer, and they
arc doubtless mine"
by the oldest accident that ever be-
fell me-" Dunbar said, frankly. II
have been on n shooting expedition up
the country. Coming down the lake l
was attracted by n stream that led in
land, and following its course reached
place in the woods where / could
land Here | was abandoned by my
coolies, and had rough time OF it.
Chance led me to q deserted temple,
where l found white man lying in
the agonics of death. lie had just
time to give me the papers he was car
rying to You and extort Il promise from
me that / would deliver them to You
when he brcathcd his last. VOtlG tout!
/ am here"
"You said, sir, think, that You were
coming dotrn the lake, when this hap
pened?"
Dunbar saw in q moment the impor-
lance of the question, and resolved on
equvocation.
what said l meant" he replied
sternly, ''but, had / known that my
exertions would be so little appreciated,
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His boldness disarmed suspicion.
NAY, my dear sir, do not feel disap-
pointed at your reception. l have rea-
SON to know that persons were coming
I'D the river, whose motives were not
as friendly rs yours. You have done
me great service by bringing me these
papers, and another by affording me
the opportunity OF welcoming coun-
tryman to these wilds, where white Wis
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esteemed. Pray, let me take you to
your quarters"
Dunbar expressed his thanks without
fnItering, though he felt there was
something under the courteous manner
and high-brcd politcncss of his host
which would quickly rise to the sur
face II his real intentions were once
fathomed-n case OF the velvet glove
lined with coat Of mail.
10y the bye" said Archer, as he led
him toward the bungalow, II must pre-
pare you for n little unpleasant expert
encc-the gentleman you see sitting on
the verandah-you would not take him
for lunatic, now, would you9"
''Indeed, would not" Arthur re-
Piled, gazing with interest on the hand