Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-06-04

1 added" "Scroggie will, l know, sup
port me in my appeal"
Abandon it?' said Bowser, as he
walked toward the door Why, I've
already taken two or three sharp detec-
tives into my confidence. Good night !
I'm going to meet one now
As he went down the passage | heard
the clink, clinll of las bag of gold; and
it seemed expressive of his contempt for
my opinion and when he had slammed
the outer door of the chambers and his
footsteps on the staircase had died
away, the sound was still ringing in
my ears.
No sooner had Frank Bowser gone
than Scroggie's whole manner changed.
His face grew cheerful, and his voice
again sounded natural and pleasing.
Does Bowser entertain You in this
musical style every night2" said Scrog-
gle, with a laugh.
Yes, said |, stirring the fire into a
blaze. Its habit which seems to have
become necessary part of his existence.
AS you or l may derive pleasure for ex-
ample, from a quaint thought, 50 Bow
ser derives pleasure from the sound OF
gold. In fact, he fancies that he does
not deserve to gain Alice Darells whole
heart until he has succeeded in clearing
up the mystery as to who murdered her
father. 1t is strange mistake. l know
Miss Darrell well, and, although | have
never mentioned this subject to her,
] flnN h. lI
first to dissuade him. Indeed, l have
no doubt she has done so already, if she
knows anything about his scheme"
Frank Bowser is mad" said Scrog-
| gle.
Tomorrow evening" said l. Miss
Pilkington-an aunt with whom Miss
Darrell is living-expects me to afternoon
tea. l shall go early, and, before Bow
ser arrives, try to learn what they know
about the matter. I shudaer when I
think what may happen"
Then don't think said ScrogGie,
Let is change the subject
You're right" said l, rising from
my seat and standing with my back to
the fire, and looking round the room.
You're right. Change the subject, -
Scroggie had also risen and had
glanced at the sideboard, and then at
the bookcase.
Field" said he at last without
changing his attitude-"Field, old fel-
low, for more than two years | have
been living in London, and almost on
my arrival began to receive hospitality
from you. You gave me a hearty wei
! 81,
have been dropping in here, and, l am
afraid, wasting valuable time"
assured him-how could / do other
wise?-that he had never wasted al
hour.
Well" said he, doubtfully, II hope
not. However, it will end tonight I'm
going to travel.
l expressed astonishment, though
nothing could have surprised me less.
Yes, / am going to travel, he re-
peated; "and although it was my inten-
tion to have started, without mention
ing the matter even to you, somehow,
after all your kindness, l thought per
haps if l did, it might have created s
wrong impression. l wished to thank
| wished to-to-Yes. I'm going tt
travel"
American | suggested
q That depends he replied quickly
} that depends on circumstances. I'm
J waiting for a-for instructions. Any
how" he added I'm going to travel.
Now that he had relieved his mind of
the confession, he began to grow
drowsy, and frequently nodded at the
l, I,, = Il
But as soon as he fell into doze, he
would get a start, and gaze about him
with frightened look in his eyes; then,
as soon as he caught glimpse of me,
quietly smoking my pipe, he would
smile mutter "All right" and go of
into another doze.
You're tired, said l. at a moment
when thought he appeared to be look
/ ing in my direction.
| I'm going" was his reply, shutting
1 his eyes and again nodding at the fire,
4 ito travel"
l Not to-night2"
5 He started up suddenly with a cr,
! upon his lips.
"WhatY
Il asked you if you were tired,
3 said L.
Q Tired? No, Was l dreamingY
"Yes, said l. Wont You lie down ?
! We'll, he answered, looking towar'
l the sofa sleepily, IF you've no objec
! ton. Yes, think l will for five min
utes, shall be all right in five min
= utes. EhE"
} He always said five minutes" bu
his sleep usually lasted over the night
, and often far into the day that followed
He pulled off his coat, threw my ru
| over his shoulders, and lay down.
| II say, Field, old fellow, said he i,
0 a scarcely audible tone as he turned hi
l weary face to the wall, what hospi
) table-old chap-yOu are. l say-dea
$ boy Im-going ng-to-trav--"
Then | heard his heavy breathing
n and knew that he was fast asleep.
$ How long l sat in my armchair, be
# fore the fire after Scroggie had fallel
e asleep | do not know; but hours mus
@ have passed before the incident occurre,