The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-01-29
XII.
A Modern Judas.

AOoSA cuuJSs
Being directed to the library by
Mrs. Buckles. the gentleman who hid
his identity under the letter D. soon
made his appearance. and closing the
door softly. stood in front of Olive
and Teddy with his hat in one hand
and in the other a walking stick
wrapped up in brown paper. Mr..
Dentham looked despicably mean as
he stood there with his pinched white
face ana his closely cropped head of
red hair. Neither the lady nor the
gentleman were impressed with his
appearance and exchanged chances
during a silence which Olive was the
first to break.
Il presume this is from you?" she
said, handing him the tote written on
blue paper.
Yes. mum" replied Dentham, cast
ing a pickering look on it from under
his white eyelashes. Il saw the
advertisement about Mr.. Adrian Lam
caster and came to see about it,"
What do you know about Mr..
Lancaster?" asked Teddy, sharply.
Dentham shot a sudden glance of
suspicion at the young man. and then
assumed a cringing, fawning air that
made Teddy long to kick him.
Not much. sir" he replied IN his
silky voice. but l do know a little"
Tell US what you know; said
Olive, quickly.
Having laid down his hat and the
brown paper parcel. Dentham's hands
were free. and he made use of the
opportunity of rubbing them slowly
together. speaking meanwhile in a
d~eprecating tone.
Il think, mum. there was some
mention of a reward.
The reward will be forthcoming
If your information proves To be of
any Use"
And the amount mum?" began
the valet, still washing his hands with
invisible soap and water.
''Win depend entirely on the infor-
nation" replied Olive, disdainfully.
Dentham looked at her stealthily,
and scratched his chin with one lean
finger. evidently debating in his own
mind if it would not be better to make
terms before parting with his infor-
nation. Teddy saw this was his feel
ing. and, although as 2 rule a good
tempered fellow. felt thoroughly n
ragged at the mean spirit displayed by
this unpleasant looking individual.
Come, my man., " he SAID sharply:
do you hear what the lady saysp
Come. my.man," he said sharply.
do you hear what the lady says?
Tell Us what you know about Mr.;
Lancaster and you will he paid &C
c%ordingly."
How much, sirp" demanded Dent
ham in a tone of overt insolence
whereat Rudall completely lost his
temper and was about to step forward
with no amiable intent when Olive
stopped him.
If your information is worth any,
thing. will give you fifty pounds"
she said quickly; half before you
leave this room and half when Mr..
Lancaster is found"
The eyes of the spy sparkled. as he
had not anticipated being paid SO we'll.
He was not certain of the where-
abouts of Adrian Lancaster. but he
knew what he had to tell would GER
tainly gain him twenty five pounds, so
he was quite content to sell his in
formation for that sum.
Very well, num-, u he said with q
pleased smile. Pm sure I'm agreea.
ble-Ilt Ieli You all l know; but first
mum. viii you lOoK at this?'
He LOOK the SUCK out Of the brown
paper ana hauued it to Olive WIN
husneu violently as she examined it
Its Aarlan' 81" she cried.
"Jove: so 1t IS remarked Teddy.