The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-26
CHAPTER XIV.

CHAPTER XIV.
LISTENERS NEVER HEAR ANYTHING
GOOD"
Before I had ceased chuckling over
the sheriff's indignant declaration Of
the canons of etiquette heard Mr.. Cul-
lens voice demanding to know what
tho trouble was. 1t was quickly explain
ed to him that had escaped. He ut
once gave them permission to search his
car and went in with the sheriff and
the cowboys. Apparently Madge went
in, too, for in moment heard Camp
say in low voice:
1.-TWO of you fellows get down below
tho car and crawl in under the truck
where you can't be seen. Evidently that
cuss isn't here. but he's likely to come
by and by. II so, nab him if you can,
and if you can't fire two shots. Mosely,
are you heeled?"
"Do chaw terbaccyp" asked Mosely
ironically, clearly insulted at the sug
gestion that he would travel without
gun.
"Then keep sharp lookout and listen
to everything You hear, especially the
whereabouts Of some letters. If you can
spot their lay, crawl out and get word
to me at once. Now, under you go be-
fore they come OUT
heard two men drop into the gravel
close alongside Of where lay and then
crawl under the truck Of 21S. They
weren't moment too soon, for the next
instant I heard two OF three people
jump ON to the platform and Albert
Cullens voice drawl, Jaw, by Jove,
what's the row?' Camp not enlighten-
ing them, Lord Rallies suggested that
they get on the car to find out, and the
three did so. Amoment later the sheriff
came to the door and told Camp that I
was not to l.e found.
II told you this was tho last place to
look for the cuss, Mr.. Camp" he said.
"We've just disconnected the lady for
nothin.
"Then we must search elsewhere"
said Camp. Come on, boys"
The sheriff turned and made another
elaborate apology for having had to
trouble the lady.
heard Madge tell him that he hadn't
troubled her ut all, and then, as the
cowboys and Camp walked off, she add
ed, "And, Mr.. Gunton, want to thank
you for reproving Mr.. Camps swear
ing"
"Thank you, miss, )" said the sheriff.
I'VE fellers are little rough at times,
but we know what's due to lady"
Papa" said Madge as soon as he
was out Of hearing, "the sheriff is the
most beautiful swearer ever heard"
For awhile there was silence round
the station. suppose the party i'll 218
were comparing notes, while the two
cowboys and I had the best reasons for
being quiet. Presently, however, the
men came out of the car and jumped Oh
the platform. Madge evidently follow
ed them to the door, for she called,
PLEASE let me know the moment any.
thing happens or You learn something"
Better go to bed, Madgy," Albert
called. You'll only worry, and it's
after 81
II couldn't slsep if l tried, p" she an.
swered.
Their footsteps died away in mo-
ment, and heard her close the door of
2l8 In few moments she opened it
again, and, stepping down TO the sta
ton platform, began to pace up and
down it. If had only dared, l could
. have put my finger through the crack
Of the planks and touched her foot as
she walked over my head, but I was
afraid it might startle her into shrek,
and there was no explaining to her
what it meant without telling the cow
boys how close they were to their quarry.
Madge hadn't walked from one end
Of the platform to the other more than
three or four times when heard some
ole coming. She evidently heard it al
60, for she said: