Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-04-28
A BOLD, BAD BURGLAR

there is no place secure from them Th,
papers contain nothing but burglaries
robberies and hold-ups. / am almos,
afraid to look under the bed at night
Blanche Warden turned the rings on
was not a timid girl, but the final ties,
of bravery had never come to her.
What would you do in case n burg
lar entered your room, Mr.. Dulano?'
she asked, addressing one Of her call
ers.
Exactly what l did last night" the
gentleman replied.
You surely didn't have a burglar
last night Blanche cried.
And why not? l am keeping the
affair quiet because l have a clew that
Is being followed up. OF course it will
be safe to mention it here" Dulano
replied.
ITO be sure Do tell us about it,"
the girl said, eagerly.
1T must have been about 2:3O O'Clock
this morning when l was aroused by
someone turning key in the door that
communicates with the adjoining room.
I'm pretty stupid when l first awaken
but l was soon aroused to full con-
sciousness by something cold against
my temple"
"Oh, how Dreadful Blanche cried,
shivering.
That wasn't the dreadful part" Du-
lano laughed. The part object most
to is what followed. The fellow held
his ,l,,,I with ho nj h.,
went through my clothes and helped
himself to my watch, my diamond
scarf pin and all my ready money"
AT what time did you say that oc-
curred:' Arthur Forrest asked
We'll, didn't have any watch to tell
me the exact time, but after l had lain
awake some three or four minutes the
chimes on Pilgrim Church sounded the
three-quarter hour and after an equal
ly long time the clock struck g." Du-
iano replied, with a comical drawl.
Guess it was watches he was after.
He got mine at about the same time
Wonder If he visited any Of the other
fellows at our houseY' Forrest said
What! the burglar was in your
room, too, Arth-Mr ForrestT Blanche
cried
Yes, but he had the kindness to let
me sleep until he got what he wanted
He awakened me as he went through
the window" the young man replied.
"Oh. please don't tell me any more"
Blanche exclaimed. You will have
me SO frightened. And have to stay
In this great house with no one but the
servants. You know poor Leona is
very i'll and papa and mamma were
called to Chicago to-day, SO 1 am
Alone" Miss Warden said with soms
uneasiness.
Really Blanche, 1t isn't safe for yos
to stay here alone" Arthur said, Sc
riously.
"Oh, I'm not afraid. I'll put the Jew
els and plate in the big chest in the
wine cellar and sleep with a revolver
under my pillow. 1t would be real fun
piled, laughing.
Then they dismissed that terror-in
spring theme from their conversation,
but Arthur continued restless and un.
easy. He stood at the window and
sang. As Dulano turned the music for
her. he whispered softly:
slip into the library for a moment
have something important to say 70
you" Then he said aloud: Il think ! |
shall take n smoke in the library, II |
may be excused"
When he had left the room Blanche |
walked over to the deep bay window
and laid her hand gently on Arthur
arm. "Wnar makes you 30 silent unIs |
evening" dear?" she asked tend rly.
''Oh, Blanche. hate that DulanO.
suppose l am jealous. but l wish yor
lere." he exclaimed, while bis hand
'Ome face crimsoned.
But, Arthur, you brought him her,
'efore you ever spoke Of love to me
surely, you are not afraid of him now
hat you have my prOniscT the gir
aid seriously.
NO. dearest, do not doubt you.
cit sorry for hlm-a stranger there a
be boarding house. And. besides.
Tanted him to meet the sweetest won
n In st. Louis" he whispered. as h,
ressed just the suggestion Of q .kisi
q her cheek.
BY the way, I'll 90 and hunt up that
[arper for you. dear" she said, Will
n effort at spontaneity that was no
together success. Then she left th'
walked half way up thu
airs, descended softly and slipped In
} the library. Dulano was At her side
an instant.
I'm sorry you spoke Of the Jewels
Id things" he said, II have reason
think Forrest II the burglar. He has
zen losing heavily at cards lately, and
in danger Of losing his position at the 4
NIX he whispered hurriedIy. u