Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1895-02-16
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Or, a Worldwide Chase.
A STORY OF RETRIBUTIoN.
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CHAPTER XII.

transit for any amount which thcy
would realize He appeared to be In q
state Of intense excitement which was
rather unnatural for him, rs he usually
maintained IN exceedingly quiet do
meanor. But tho occurrences OF tho past
few days had apparently unnerved him.
HIS anxiety to get away was undis-
guised and ct times he had good cause
to fear that his desires would not be ac-
complishcd. Disposing Of the stock
was IN easy matter. but many OF the
outstanding bills due tho Arm were
difficult to settle In satisfactory man
ner. and many had to DO relinquished
altogether.
Ono night rs he sat ut his desk, very
late, he heard knock on the door and
upon opening 1t was confronted by tho
tall. swarthy Spaniard who had hired
the men to make away with Percy Lowell.
limerick locked tho door after admitting
his visitor, then turning to him with an
evil look in his oye, said In Spanish,
which language they always used In
conversing with each other: "What
does this late call mean?"
"a want this dirty business settled"
replied the Spaniard In any thing but
pleasant tone; thereupon heated con-
versation ensued.
"what did you do with the English
man?"
"He Is sixty miles up the country
safely guarded by some trusty friends
OF mine"
"But your agreement was that his
body should float out on the next tide y"
The easy manner IN which these words
came from Mr.. limerick would have
made an ordinary listeners blood run
cold, but the Spaniard sat stolid and UNI
moved, He evidently understood the
extraordinary nature Of the merchant
and with no more excited exclamation
thana "Ugh," no said: 81 changed my
mind"
Changed you mindl For what rea-
son?"
"Well, ! thought 1t would be best to
have full settlement with you before
had the curly-haired Englishman's
blood on my hands"
"And that. presume, is the purpose
OF this visit?"
Nothing more" said the Spaniard.
This seemed to irritate tho merchant
and no spoke sharply: pray. what proof
am | to have that you will carry out
your contract II pay you?"
MY word Of honor rs gentleman
and soldier"
'Your honoy A man whose hands
are as deeply dyed in blood as yours can
not know much OF honor"
81 have sufficient left TO stand my
ground and fight fair when OCCASION do
mands it." was tho rctaliatory response
which Mr.. limerick heard as he met tho
Spaniard's whitening gaze.
IL shall refuse to pay you until
know positively that this MIR. lluntly
as he calls himself Is dead" was Mr..
Emcricli's reply.
Then the prisoner will be set free ut
once and take the FIRST boat back TO this
city"
LET him come" said Mr.. limerick.
dcfantly.
"You will have to fight him II he
does" said the Spaniard. In sneering
tone. Now, II there was any thing
under the sun which Mr.. limerick dis
liked 1t was o fair. stand-up Tight nc
matter what the weapons were. II
would never do for him to meet Percy
Lowell and he knew 1t, 30 his only course
was to settle with tho Spaniard and run
the chances OF his finishing the work
After moments reflection he went TO
safe In the corner. carefully counted ou
the amount and handed 1t over
"You have saved yourself n great dea
OF trouble" was the Spaniard's remark
us he pockeied tho wealth
THE vigilantes are making inquiries
regarding the missing man. The hotel
keeper has reported the case. and II i
should DO learned that he spent thu
night at your house some very unpleas
ant inquiries may be made. Besides,
am not sure about Miguel Castillo; he
NAV turn traitor after oil. He and thu
Englishman were on very friendl!
terms to Judge from the looks which
they gave each other"
While these words were being ut
tered Mr.. Emerick's face was livid. b
clinched his fists and betrayed an In
tensely excited state Of mind.
I'm two days shall be away from
here, and II you carry out your contrac
there will DO nothing for me TO fear.
said Mr.. limerick.
"You may rely upon my doing u,
was tho answer. Saying which tn
Spaniard rose to leave. and two minute
later he was on tho street
About half an hour had elapsed sine
the Spaniari's departure. Mr.. Emericl
was plodding away industriousiy ut III
desk, and one by one was disposing
the numerous papers piled before him
Another half hour and he would hav
finished the work he had made up hi
mind TO accomplish that night Bu
no: he was doomed TO another interruT
ton. A gentle tap on the door, an In
ouiry: "Who's there?" and there cam
a reply In q soft voice OF woman
.Open the door; IL Is friend" In a
instant the door was opened. but loo
of hate greeted the woman, who va
the Same person Percy Lowell had see
enter the carriage after leaving th
concert hall. Sho was taken aback, sue
reception being totally unexpected b
her.
.What do you want here?' said Nj
limerick, in his surliest tone.
81 want 70 see you; they tell me 20
are going away" was the woman's In
quiring remark
'sWell-what Of it7-
.Are you going to take me with you'
she asked
.How absurdi" replied the merchant
"But you promised me that shout
10 TO New York with you whenevc
you went thero." said the woman In