The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-06-20

'Burleigh," Mr.. Rawlings took the
young member aside. Il want to speak
to her as a member of the family about
money matters. l want to do something
rather handsome for her when this affair
of yours comes off"
You're very good" said Mr.. Burleigh.
He said this unwillingly, for he usually
told the truth. But, really, 1 don't
know"
mo, you don't. I'm not so bad as you
think, Burleigh. I've got heart, after
ALL although my manner is little odd
at times. Now. you go for your usual run
and I'll talk to her."
p. Rawlings insisted on walking out of
St Stephens and across the yard with
Gerald Bureigh. He seemed to talk
rather quickly. and with a dread of any
thing like a pause in the conversation.
Outside the gates he stopped.
Il must hurry back to my cousin he
said He looked across the road and
took his scarlet silk handkerchief from
his pocket. The two Bethnal Green gen.
tlemen standing on the opposite side of
the road saw this, and then, shading
their eyes, looked up at the clock. you
won't be more than half an hour?'
Less" said Gerald Burleigh.
And striding across the road, st. James,
parkway, he disappeared from sight.
Nah, for this desprit Decd said
James, with much good humor. rs Gin
! ger in Birdkige Walk with his keb?'
| Albert nodded and smiled the confident
smile of a general who sees success.
It's the biggest old beano 1 was ever
| in" he said. Il will say this for you,
Rawlings" Which remark was, of course,
premature.
A cab drove up. On the top was a long
orange case, corded up. Out of the door
! stepped James, James, in a state of much
| disorder red stains on his hand, look OF
extreme fright on his swollen counte-
nance Albert behind him trembling OBJ
viously with horror.
well" said Mr.. Rawlings with an at
tempt at cheerfulness. you're soon
back You've managed it, I hope?"
"Yus," said James, hoarsely His voice
sounded like the voice of a blanket
"Yus, we've managed it. For Gaud's
sike, sir, go upstairs
p. Rawlings did so. He left the door
open for the two men to follow, and
switched on the light in his rooms He
picked out a particularly strong cigar, as
though to honor the occasion, and stood
the liquor stand on the table. Then. with
his back to the fire, he awaited their
coming.
Mind the corners, Jimes," said Albert.
Lift yer end, cawn't YEP
"Ain't 1 a-liften my end?" said James,
in hoarse whisper. ITS bloomin' 'eavy.
Nah, then, altogether That's it,"
They brought in the long case and
placed it carefully on two chairs. p.
Rawlings started forward.
Stand back. sir" whispered James.
Don't touch the 'orrid thing until you've
card the tile. Awlbert shet the doar.
What on earth have you got there?"
cried Mr.. Rawlings. excitedly.
Hes not on earth" said James, rever-
emily. Hes in 'eaven. poor chap, or ELL
as the kise may be. Can't you turn the
lights dahn a bit, sir?'
There was a break in the voice of the
Bethnal Green gentleman. He united the
cord as the yellow Mr.. Rawlings and the
trembling Albert stood by. Albert poured
out some port in a tumber; James turned
over the top lid of the case, and lifted g
handkerchief from the end.
Great Cod" cried Mr.. Rawlings
you've killed him.
The two men took their caps off rever-
emily as they looked with every sign OF
remorse at the placid face. Mr.. Rawlings
gazed at the smoothly parted hair the
neat mustache, the strong chin, the
Tell me what it MEANS" he cried, feel
ing for the broken pince nez. why have
you done this? Why have you brought
him here?" The two men did not an
swer. do you know who you are? You
are"-he gave the word in a muffiet
scream" murderers."
The two men started as Mr.. Rawlings
half white now and half yellow hisseC
the word at them.
1T was an oversight, I admit" ex
claimed James, slowly. 81 s'pose we useC
too much chlorryfom. But if you're goint
to call us mines mister, perhaps we can
find a title or two for you"
what is it to do with me?"
"A prutty tidy Bit" said James, will
much decision. For one thing, wer,
a-goin' to leave Mr.. Burleigh here, ant
we're a-goin', Awlbert and me, to Civ
ourselves I'm n the Vine street Thara
nothing like being perfectly strife for
ward in these matters. And your nim
will be mentioned as aving egged us OIL
to the deed"
Mr.. Rawlings screamed. He rushed t.
the door and turned the key
You have done this purposey,," he ex
claimed. You backguards."
1--WE didn't do it purposely," remarke'
Albert, setting down the tumber: "bu
we cert'ny are blaiguards. All free o
us are"
Come on, Awlbert," said James. ut
no use arguing the question. Let's ge
= down to Vine street and see the inspector
How might you spell your mime, mister?
Look here" young Mr.. Rawling
f breathed quickly. Look here. I'm goin
away. 1 am going to leave London a
/ once"
/ mo daht," said James, ironically. "t
no daht. And leave us two gentlemen t
Y bear the brunt of it ALL"
2 You have only toto dispose of tn
2 body" said Mr.. Rawlings, appealingly
t you can easily do that"
= "Ho. yus," said Albert Nothing cas-
5 Ter, I'm sure" He laughed a short, shar
I laugh of derision. ITS quite everyda
q job, this is.
= Look here" cried Mr.. Rawlings. II
r laid his hand on James sleeve in an in
0 ploring manner. IF / give you'-he whis
/ | pered a large sum-"will you get rid