Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-06-05
GONE.
BY J. q. CONNELLY.
Copyrighted 1893, by American Press Asso.l
CHAPTER v.

and then dumbly at each other. There
could be no mistake. We knew him too
we'll for an erroneous Identification to be
possible. But, though he was found, the
mystery was now as far from solution as
1t had ever been, indeed past all hope of
explanation apparently.
Out of the throng by this time gath
cred hustled two doctors. who after
careful and critical examination of the
ightning's victims determined that one
of the men and one woman were dead,
but life still fingered in the other three.
and one of those for whom resuscitation
might yet be possible was my former
partner. A stout, elderly gentleman of
kindly face and hearty manner received
this verdict with evident pleasure and
Immediately began giving orders for
Harold's removal At this point MIR.
Bunker seemed to wake up and asked
the stout gentleman. Are you acquaint-
ed with this young MANI
Acquainted with Henry Lessing! l
should say So He has been in my en-
ploy, and worthier young man never
lived"
MAY ask what is to be done with
himr'
Certainly. I'm going to take him to
my house and carry DR.. Harris here
along with me to fetch him around"
II have also known the young man
and would like to know if he recovers."
"Well, come and see him. Here's my
card. shall be glad to have you call.
Any one who is a friend of Henry's will
be welcome in my house."
By that time an old fashioned "dear-
born" wagon had been brought up, its
seat taken out and Harold slid in upon
the floor. The gentleman referred to as
Dr.. Harris got in with him; the stout
gentleman took the reins and drove rap
IDLY away. We read upon the card MIR:
Bunker had received, III. E. Trimble.
commission merchant" with business
address, and penciled upon its back his
residence.
"What do you think now?" demanded
Mr.. Bunker as we started back to town.
Inever saw face more expressive of
sorrow and sympathy than hB was when
he believed my old partner dead, butthe
altered conditions had altogether changed
it now. and l saw at glance all his sus-
picions were again fully awake.
81 don't think feel like expressing an
opinion just yet." l said, "for beyond
the possibility of his being alive we
know no more than we did yesterday"
1--WE know at all events that he has
been here year under a false name
and have thunderation curiosity to
learn why"
When we reached our hotel, he went
to his room, as supposed, to change his
clothing and lie down; but, as l subse-
quently learned. no such supine self in
diligence was on his programme. What
ever he did | saw him no more until
breakfast time next morning. when he
said to me:
"Merrivale, I'm going up to Columbus
this morning to get from the governor
the necessary papers for Harold's return
to Bridgton. Last night hunted up
magistrate, got a warrant, and this
morning if the young man woke up
guess he found an officer by his bed wait
ing to arrest him on charge of embez-
zling $500 from Ransom Merrivale.
They won't let him get away again be-
fore l return. What's the matter with
you? You look dumfounded?"
$50 am" replied. by your unholy
energy in this matter. Why in thunder
couldn't you wait even to know if he was
alive or dead! Why didn't you let me
know what you were up to-
II couldn't afford to take any chances.
Now. see here. have that doctors as
surance he can pull him through and
take it for granted he will Suppose he
does. What will Mr.. Linden do when
he wakes up and finds somebody has
identified him? Skip again. Of course
he will But say No I've too much
at stake. That mystery has got to be
cleared up Ny daughter Annie and
she's all I've got in the world-thinks
just as much of that rascal as she ever
did, and I've got to have him straight
ened out definitely one way or another
for her sake. And | should fancy youi
interest is pretty strong one, too. if, as
you have more than limited to me, his
sister will not marry you until he turns
up again. So I'm going to take him
back by the scrutf of the neck with my
own hand if there's no other way, but
won't trust even my hand when can
make use OF bigger and stronger one
that of the law | didn't tell you be-
cause know you have sentimental
nature which is apt to get the better of
your practically, and | meant to protect
myself and you, too. against it. There's
the card. Go and see him while I'm
gone if you choose and sympathize with
him as much as you like, but 60 with
the comforting assurance shall be able
to put my hand on him all the same
when get back"
| could not get angry at the old fel.
low, for his view of the situation was
undeniably practical, but neither could
approve his radical measures, so said
nothing and pocketed the card he gave
me. But when train had carried him
off toward Columbus did something he
had not thought of. | believe te.e.
graphed to Celia
"Come immediately Take first train.
Harold is here. Needs you greatly. Do