Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-09-07
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Dlnah and Untilla should at once 20
back TO tho Captain, carrying with
them additional arms and a complete
disguise; and after assuming this dis
gulse, he was to make his way with all
speed to the Squlre's house, and take
possession OF his own old room, where
he must await further developments.
In the meantime the Squire would find
either Lieutenant Hedges or Valentine
Da yton, and bring them to the house.
The instant this scheme was decided
on, all who were TO take an active part
In Its execution started Off.
Untllla and Dinah went back to where
they had left Ralph Denham, and the
Squire made straight for DR.. Hedges
house, whore no oXected to find either
the Lieutenant or Valentine Dayton.
He was about to enter through the
gate that opened on garden path lead
Ing up to the house, when his attention
was arrested by hearing voices inside,
where there was dense shrubbery.
Believing that Sag Harbor was at this
time In state Of war, and impressed
with the belief that 1t was fair to take
every advantage, looking to ones safety
and the safety OF ones friends, the
Squire drew near on tip-toe and stopped
to listen.
One Of the speakers was Doctor
Hedges; OF that there could be no mis-
take, and the other was, the Squire
thought Captain Fox; on the latter
point ne was soon decided.
"And 80 she refused the jewels" said
Fox; well, there Is no accounting for
women's ways"
"I'll account for her ways. Hereto
fore have been the kindest and most
lndulgent parent on Long Island, and l
fondly believed that Lea was in every
way worthy Of my confidence"
Beautiful girls are apt to have
whlms, interrupted Fox, with q low
laugh that impressed the Squire as hav-
ing something Hendlsh about 1t. Il am
only sorry that you told her who the
unfortunate donor was.
But insist that did not tell her,
Why, the moment she saw them-and
she didn't stop to give them second
giance-she turned away her head and
said Captain Fox sent them 1 tried
to impress her with their value and
beauty; but bless you, she paid no more
heed TO them than II they were 80 many
OF those shells the Indians make wam-
pun Of. Oh, she Is stiff-necked, but I
AIN determined, and I'll warrant me
she'll soon be glad to do as say"
And the Doctor stamped his feet on
the ground to give emphasis to his
words; ordinarily he was the most mild
hammered Of men, but tonight he was
evidently aLgry and bound to have his
own way.
IF she could be induced to come on
board again with you and any other
friends that you choose to bring along,
l think l could convince her that am
all claim to be, and that am not UNI
worthy Of her regard, said Fox,
quietly.
"Oh, sho does not doubt you; that
amt It.; but she's got this Denham in
her head, and as It's only fancy, OF
course she'll soon get over It,.
She'd get over 1t soon enough II l
could convince her OF what know"
What Is that, Captaln?" asked tho
Doctor, eagerly.
THAT this Ralph Denham, unknown
to your brother, the Lieutenant, and to
your nephew, Mr.. Dayton, has been in
direct communication with the noted
Captain Kidd.
what" exclaimed the Doctor.
The Squire on hearing this had to
bite his lips and shake himself, 50 much
did he yearn to shout at the top of his
voice:
THAT Is hideous, q monstrous lle"
Captain Fox repeated his statement
in substance, and continued:
81 came here to watch Denham, and
it was through my influence that he
went on my ship to New York; and it Is
through my influence that he Is now q
prisoner with his life in danger and his
ship under my orders.
Here was a most ingenious presenta-
tlon Of the actual truth put In such q
way-for it decelved-as to make 1t o
lie.
"You astound mel" said the Doctor,
grasplng his hat with both hands to
keep his hair from throwing 1t off.
Say nothing about this for the pres
EN-. If what told you became gem
orally known 1t would interfere with my
plans, said Fox.
"Oh, OF course not know what the
interests Of her most gracious maiesty's
service require, and II there Is a more
loyal man than myself, don't know
him, and won't except Squire Condit.
Squire Condit has neither your in
tellect nor your breeding. Pardon me
for saying so, but think Squire Con-
dit is very much Of conceited ass"
Squire Condlt bit his lips again, and
mentally invoked heaven to help him
in restraining his temper which threat
ened to break loose and run away with
him.
Squire Condlt means to do right, !"
said Doctor Hedges, still feeling some
warmth for his old friend, "but I often
notice that those who have anything to
do with the administration Of law be-
come contracted, and perhaps bit ar
bitrary In their methods. 1t Is most
natural for men who have the power to
incarcerate lawbreakers to desire to
incarcerate every man, woman, and
child that does not happen to agree
with them.
mo doubt you are right. But before
l 90 on board, where, by the way,
should have remained but for my anx-
iety to see you, wish to know II you
cannot make up little party, and come
on board to lunch tomorrow, and bring
Miss Lea with you; she will surely ac-
cord me that favor
Il pledge you my word Of honor as a
gentleman and praotlcing physician,
that Lea and myself, with, perhaps,
Mrs. Hedges and some other friends,
will give you call tomorrow. Which
shall it be, morning or afternoon