Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-08-23
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Dinah and Cntilla should at once 90
PACK to the Captain, carrying with
| them additional arms and a complete
| disguise; and. after assuming this dis
guise. ne was to make his way with all
| speed to the Squirrels house, and fake
possession OF his own old room. where
he must await further DEVELOPMENTS.
IN the meantime the Squire would find
either Lieutenant Hedges or Valentine
Dayton. 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 of.
ontilla and Dinah went back to where
they had left Ralph Denham, and the
squire made straight for DR.. Hedges
mouse, where he exected to find either
the Lieutenant Or Valentine Dayton.
he was about to enter through the
gate that opened on a 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 it 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 SO 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 I
fondly believed that Lea was in every
way worthy Of my confidence"
Beautiful girls are apt to have
whims," interrupted Fox, with a low
laugh that impressed the Squire as hav-
ing something tiendish about it. II 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
glance-she turned away her head and
said Captain Fox sent Them l tried
to impress her with their value and
beauty; but bless you, she raj no more
heed TO them than if they were so many
OF those shells the Indians make wam-
pun Of. Oh. she is stiff necked, but I
am determined, and I'll warrant mo
she'll soon be 6 ad to Go as say"
And the Doctor stamped his 1eet on
the ground to give emphasis to his
words; ordinarily he was the most mild :
hammered of men. but o-night he was
evidently aIgry 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 coull convince her that I am
all | claim to be, and that l am not I'M
worthy of her regard" said Fox,
quietly.
"Oh, she 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 II soon get over it.
Shed get over it soon enough if
could convince her OF what know"
What is that, Captain" asked the
Doctor. eage.ly.
That this Falph 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, so much
did he yearn to shout at the top OF his
voice:
That is a hideous, monstrous lie!"
Captain FOX repeated his stat ement
in substance, and continued:
Il came here to watch Denh1m, and
it was through my influence that he
went on my ship to New ork; and it is
through my influence that he is now a
prisoner with his life in danger and his
, ship under my orders"
Here was a most ingenious presenta-
ton Of the actual truth put in such a
way-for it deceived-as to make it a
lie.
"You astound mel" said the Doctor,
grasping his hat with both hands 10
keep his hair from throwing it OF.
Say nothing about this for the pres
en-. If what l told you became gem
orally known it would interfere with my
plans" said Fox.
"Oh, of course not. know what the
interests OF her most gracious majesty 6
, service rejuile, and il there is more
loyal man than myself, don't know
, him. and l 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 conceite ass"
Squire Condt bit his lips again, and
4 1
in restraining his temper, which threat
ened to break loose and run away with
, him.
Squire Condit means to do right,
said Doctor Hedges, still feeling some
warmth for his old friend, but l 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 10
incarcerate lawbreakels to desire 10
, incarcprate every man, woman, and
child that does not happen to agree
t with them
NO doubt you are right. But before
20 on board, where, by the way, ]
should hav. remained but for my anx-
iety to see you, wish to know if you
! cannot make up a little party, and come
on board to lunch to- morrow, 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 practicing physician,
that Lea and myself. with. perhaps,
, Mrs. Hedges and some other friends.
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