Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-11-16

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from that time was gracious on all &
cas;ons to Arthur Barstow, but in h.
heart hated him with all the yehemens
of his nature.
Arthur and Annie were to be mania
nc soon as the mill was in operation
which would be the next summer.
The year went by as most years %
Mr. Desmond was always kind and had
won a warm place in the esteem Of boh
Arthur Barstow and Annie Wilbur
Everything seemed pointing them d
bappiness. Arthur worked hard and
from early in the morning until late At
night could be seen supervising open
tions at the mill.
One day when berries were ripening.
Annie took basket and crossing her
fathers meadow entered the woods
which covered the slopes of the sur
rounding hills. She followed wooded
natb for some distance and then climbed
4 declivity, which was covered with
berry bushes.
She had filled her basket and entered
the woods again, when she was startled
by the sound of voices. A name was
mentioned that caus ed her to stop and
listen. With trembling hands she put
aside the bushes, and crept into the
tbicket. Closer and closer she crem
until she could see into little open spot
where an old shanty had once stood bu.
where nothing now remained except The
foundation logs.
Tpon one of these sat Mr.. Desmond
and directly opposite a man Of most
yillainous appearance. His cloths
were ragged and soiled. His torn hat
Law upon the log beside him and biz
matted hair fell in greasy snarls over hi
forehead. His face was distorted and Of
a fiery red. with long scar across The
r II cheek
His shoulders seemed almost to met
, as he leaned forward with a frightful
look Of interest on his face, while VI
Desmond explained the nature Of hi
plans.
" You see, said Desmond, If tae
mill and dam are blown mp the work At
a wear will be ruined. besides the *
pense. and in the conrse of time llhags
the place, for Yesterday bought up tas
mortgages. but ii must be worked o.
the quiet. have implicit confidence il
YOU. Grigson." Desmond went on. fG
Won have done thing or two before q
NV satisfaction and | guess TO your.
too. as paid You well but this time III
make it worth your trouble: $500 down
and another $500 when the work i
done.
MAKE it Thousand now and iy.
hundred when done and III take yer
said Grigson.
Desmond hesitated moment. "Ney
we'll if that's your price. it's settled.
and he opened his wallet and the money
was counted out.
Trust me to smash the structure
said Grigson. - Saturday night at z
o'clock. he continued. 1T viii beready
for your investig ltion. sunday night
III touch the fuses and make for the
cave
He rose and hobbled ont Of sight
1" Ii She marries him she i marry poT.
erty. Annie heard Desmond muttg
as he departed in the opposite direction.
Her feelings cannot be described. but
there was look of determination on hs'
pallid face Ms she took her way home
ward.
saturday night came Arthur and =
couple of officers lay IN hiding near ths
mill. At II clock a strange man az
peared ana began TO clear away the top
Of the rocks An hour later Mr.. De-
mond came in view Grigson showed
him the work Of the previous nights
How many of them timbers will stand
after the fuses 20 Off asked Grigson
triumphantly.
II is even better than / expected,
said Mr.. Desmond Well blow the
thing TO atoms. Barstow didn't know
who he was trifiing with when he n
fused to sell this site al double its worth.
but guess he'll be willing to sell It
after tomorrow night What think you.
Grigsony'
You ne bout right. calculate Mr.
Desmond. answered Grigson.
Tomorrow night, said Desmond.
about TO take his departure IN listen
for the explosion. aud if don hear 7
it will be because -
Because you are behind prison BAR,
cried Barstow. as he and the Officers
sprung forward Desmond fought Lss
a tiger. but was overpowered sitter des-
perate struggle and securely handcuHed.
6ripson. however. disappeared: hs
had leaptl into the riV-r al tue first o.
the attack and though the country was
secured right and left no trace could b
found of either him or his cave.
The evidence Of the foui CONSPIRACY
was so strong that Desmond was con
victed in spite Of long. tedious trial u
which he was defended by the best legal
talent that money could afford He dled
before the end of his term in the Sfai'
prison and his indomitable will was con
quered at last
Ii is needless to add that Arthur and