Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-03-28

ana Salu to himself that ne WAS DC
ginning to feel a good deal better.
And the next observation he made to
himself was that it was lucky he had
happened to remember, just as he was
going down stairs, about the notes.
for otherwise before this he should
have killed the young 'm.
From which it will be understood
that Emmelinc had had indeed Il very
narrow escape from very terrible
death
II must go and ease the young. 'un's
mind and AK his pardon" we know
Nicksey's state of confusion concern
Ing Emmclinc's sex. "and I'll confess
my fault and tell her honestly that |
meant to kill him.
Nickscy turned and was about to
leave the room. and then he started.
and hastily thrust the bank notes and
letters into his pocket. A man was
standing in the doorway
The fire had burned low and the
mcagrc tallow candle which ut best
gave but feeble light. had remained
umsnuffed since 1t had first been
kindlcd by Emmelnc; so that whit
appeared to be. in the sem,-darkncss,
but the shadow Of a human being thus
suddenly and unexpectedly confront
ing Nicksey. 1t is no wonder that. for
Il moment or two. he felt his knee,
trcmble and a creeping sensation about
struggling hairs.
a perfectly innocent man. With the
most powerful nerves. might have been
shaken by so strange and sudden an
apparition. and Mr.. Nicksey was not
an innocent man and crime and d.
bauchery hau sadly shattered his nerv-
Gus system.
And shadow and substance both had
he to fear. and was saying to himself
us it n ghost or Bow street runner?"
His doubts as to the former We're
allaved as the man strobe heavily to
the center Of the room.
Have you come to grab me?' Nick
sey asked. retreating a step or two,
and clutching the heaviest and best
conditioned of his chairs.
The man shook his head negatively.
We'll, then, let's have look at
your
Nicksey topped the candle with his
finger and thumb. and then, with the
light in his hand. advanced to the
stranger and looked him closely over.
4,
saw only that the stranger was Il
rather tall man. with no other distin-
gushing mark about him; for his figure
was well concealed by q loose great
coat: scarf was folded around his
throat and chin. and his hat pressed
far down over his brow.
You appear to take good care Of
yourself, whoever yon are!" said Nick
sev, placing the candle on the mantel-
piece.
"'rhc night is rather chilly, and I
am not very WE'LL" the stranger said.
Have you any business with me-"
Nicksey asked, an his holiness re
turning.
Yes; il 1 am not p.istaken in my
man."
my name is Nicksey." staggered
that gentleman. and as If he had good
reason to be proud Of his identity.
Then l must pray you to excuse
me-" said the other.
Seemingly about to leave the room.
the stranger stopped when he had
reached the door, and looking back to-
ward Nicksey, said abruptly and sig
niticantly:
But perhaps you may be able to
tell me where may hope to find one
Nicholas Shearman?"
And Nicksey rebounded step or
two. stammering out, "That name"
II see am right" interrupted the
intruder on Mr.. Nicksey's privacy, and
quietly returning and again closely
confronting him.
who are your" cried Nicksey, his
voice firm again.
do not be afraid. am friend"
II don't recognize you; but, then, you
are so muffled up"
You do not know me-" said the
stranger; and as II by mere accident,
placing the table between himself and
the gentleman of the house.
How did you contrive to make your
way into my domicile?'
And in reply to that question Nick
sey's unwelcome guest said he had
found the street door not perfectly
closed and so had entered without
ceremony. having been saved the
trouble Of knocking.
Course himw muttered Nicksey;
meaning Jarvis. by whom he rightly
conjectured the door had been left I'M
fastened.
Jarvis had pulled the door to after
him. but had not tried IL 1t were prop
erly closed; he had been in too great
perplexity to think Of that trifie.
"And now you are here. should like
to know what you have come fory"
Nicksey next said. and not very amia-
bly,.
II have come to save you," was the
reply.
Nicksey laughed. That was all rub
Dish. he said. There was nothing
against him just at present, he knew
that well enough.
II tell you," pursued the stranger.
ut is a very pressing danger Of which
I have come to warn you"
And what Is 1t all about?'
Have you already forgotten the rob
berry 30 lately committed by you at
Mrs. Chesterton'sY'
Nicksey laughed again; and this time
more loudly and heartily than before.
IA robbery" lie exclaimed; ut was
nothing but the settlement Of long
standing account between us; now, I
am paid, and will give her, IL she
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