Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-05-04

DR. SAMUEL FRANKLIN, OF CINCINNAIl
Thus recalled to the urgency of the
moment Laport began at once to divest
himself Of the disguise he wore. As
fast as he relieved himself of his cloth
ing the negro placed 1t in the hamper,
and when IL was full he excused him
self and carried 1t away.
He was not gone more than five min
utes, and when he came back he was
empty handed. What he did with it
Laport never knew. But even then he
had an instructive feeling that its com
plete destruction or effectual hiding
had been provided for.
Fan then proceeded to dress him In
the most expeditions, but the same
time the most scrupulous, manner. In
spite of the nervous anxiety of La
port, he could not help wondering at
the systematic provision that had been
made for thorough and complete
change of appearance. The linen,
cuffs, collar, studs, sleeve buttons,
finger ring, watch chain, had not been
forgotten. He was quickly dressed In
a handsome suit of gray tweed, an i'm
maculate vest and fine soft black hat
with marvellous dexterity, fitted with
flowing gray wig and gold glasses,
a pair of silk stockings and riding
boots with spurs, field glass thrown
over his shoulder and rouge given to
his face; and when Fan held up little
mirror before his eyes, Laport saw
himself transformed into comfor
table well-to-do governor with forid
face that indicated good living.
Excuse me, sah," said Fan, as he
admired his work. you'll hav' to sojer
up; jess frow out your bress and put yer
shoulders back. Yer got bad sag in
yer backbone. Der duds amt made
for it. jess one more pint-good nuff,
If yer can hold him dar."
Fan ran his eye over the details and
looked at little watch that he carried
in his vest pocket. Laport saw that
it was exactly like the one Kent had
given him and that the woman had ex-
hibited while he was on the milestone.
Indeed, it reminded the servant to re-
place in Laport's vest pocket the time
piece that Kent had given him. he did
this with the remark: Oats de gen.
erals time. T'other ones for to make
gallus show"
A moment later he had gathered up
all the evidences of his work and sum-
moned the lady who appeared to be his
mistress. She came in flushed, as if
she had been riding, looked at Laport
critically and said:
"Youf are DIR. Samuel Franklin, of
AAy-
You are to assume, to the best of your
ability, the manner of rather per-
emptory but kind-hearted parent. You
can scold me for my extravaganza
little if you like. You are to carry
this roll of bills and when called upon
pay our expenses. You are also to
take this little checkbook and draw
your check as L direct. Further direc-
tions I can give you as we journey.
The horses are at the door"
Five minutes later Laport was on the
back of handsome horse, riding by
the side of jaunty and spirited COM
panion. Immediately behind them
rode three others, who made up the
group. The way for some distance
was across fields, but presently they
came INTO one Oh sbhoSS grass BrOWn
lanes that divide farms, and little
later struck common country high
way running southwest. Not a word
was spoken by Laport's companion
for mile or two except an occasional
direction as to speed. But after an
hours ride they came to group of
houses, when she said: ''It is neces-
sary that we show ourselves here. You
are to preserve the air of the father
Of the family-that is all"
At the largest of the houses the party
drew up and asked for drink Of was