The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-25

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MOI" HAINEs CRIED, GRAsPING
MY ARM.
Ger and night watchman rushed In,
and the suppOsition was that the rob-
bers were too much frightened to
gather 1t up: and when an investigation
was made 1t was discovered that but
five thousand dollars were missing.
And the day after was arrested. the
brother died. ther came heart
broken to see me the day you were put
In here. and his plan was to buy off the
express company, but I urged him not
| to attempt It. knowing that they would
rather send u man to the penitentiary
than to compromise for twice that
amount of money. But we were agreed
| on one point, that no matter what was
done with me the money should be
mysteriOusly returned. Father and
I yourself are the only ones that know
the truth. Mother and sister will al
ways believe me innocent. l have one
strong hope" he went on after short
pause. II don't think that the doctor
who examined me Is over scrupulous
and. If worked skilfully, think that
we might buy him. You see / am de-
termined to take every advantage that
q thief's shrewdneSS can suggest /
may deserve to go to the penitentiary.
but / am not enough Of Christian to
suffer willingly. There. the candies
gone"
I lay down to think. I had won my
fight and my reward was sure.
What do you think Of 1t all?" he
asked when had thought that he must
be asleep.
"A sad case" I, answered. plying his
frailty. The son had inherited the
weakness Of the father. D.
And do you think that If we buy the
doctor they can convict me? The fact
They will II they can," answered.
II know that. Good night" he add
ed, II think l can sleep now"
Long before day was up and dressed,
with a few words scribbbled to the su.
perintendent, asking to be released at
once; and when the fat jailer came,
gave him the note.
During the day we talked of books,
though with lessened interest on my
part.
You don't appear to pe WE'LL" he
said.
"Brooding has worn my spirit away"
/ answered.
But you shouldn't lose hope. Some
thing tells me that before long we shall
be together, free and happy, ready to
serve man because we have violated his
laws. We will go out west where gen.
erosity gilds fault and live buoyant
life. And now, even II we are con-
demned. let us promise to Join each
other after our time is served. VIII you
promise that"
"Yes."
"Give me your hand"
We shook hands, and he walked up
and down the cell, with a smile parting
his lips.
II think more Of you than any fellow
I ever met. Dick. In fact, you are the
only real companion have ever known.
You stimulate my mind-make me feel
that I can do good In the world. I hope
they won't separate us-hope that If
they send US to prison they will send us
together. 1t Is awful to be companion
less. Dick, you don't look well. You
mustn't get i'll. but If you do I'll nurse
you-they mustn't take you out Of
here"
The fat jailer appeared. IT have a
piece of news" he said. 1.-THE doctor
has been called out Of town for a few
days, and the grand jury will skip your
ease -Haines, Until he GENES back go
you'll have a few days more of rest.
Saw the foreman OF the grand jury.
Haines. and I told him to treat you like
blooded hoss. and If he can make up
his mind to do that you are all right.
But ! haven't got such good news for
you." he added. speaking to me; and
Haines wheeled about and looked at
him.
What about me?" asked.
well. they are gOin' to take you over
into Casper county,
MOI" Haines cried, grasping my
arm.
That's the ORDERS" said the jailer
II told them that they'd better let him
stay little longer now that he'd got
so well acquainted and SO we'll liked,
but they lowed. they did. that they be-
lieved not-said that possibly he mout
come agin after the crops was laid by"
Don't tantalize him." cried,
alarmed at the poor fellows distress.
BLESS you, l don't want to worry
him. Never want to pester a body.
Well, come on"
were trembling. He said not word.
look. and then turned his back to the
door. AS we were going through the
corridor the jailer strove to pump me,
but shut him up and went my way.
All. the glory of the sunshine and the
thrill of the sweet air. I stood near
q garden where flowers nodded. feeling
that had been snatched from a loath-
some dream. And thought of that
poor fellow who must pay for his
fathers greed. How harder than a
rock Is human Justice: but he must
be just or a mans law becomes a laugh
able failure. turned away. toward the
railway station. and the sight of the
express Office smote me with sadness.
Poor loyal and generous fool" I said.
The train came. And the wheels
kept repeating something-they al
ways do. And what was It? "Remem-
Der your promise, remember YOUR
promise" Yes. I would remember It.
had accomplished my mission and
now for the reward.
The superintendent was in the Office
waiting for me that evening. A check
book Law In front OF him. ..t..E
"Ah. captain. I am glad to see you.
And what do you say?"
And Instantly replied: 1.-THE man