Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-09-23
CHAPTER XIII.
WHY, MARsTER, OARS NO ONE HERE BUT
YOU AND -

YOU AND I"
At G:30 the two men met at the rice
mill. nor had they long to wait, before
they could see the Sunshine rounding
a curve, as she came putting down the
river. She passed the Kendall landing
without hating, but at Orion drew up
to the pier.
Yes" said Tom, hell visit our house
before going home, and probably re-
main there, at least until nine o'clock;
Fannie is there, and they will ride home
together"
At $50 Gordon and Tom stepped to
the door at the Kendall mansion. 1t was
unnecessary for Gordon to knock, as
Aunt Mag had been listening at win
dow, and heard them step on the piazza,
she opened the door, and admitted them.
They proceeded at once to the library.
aunt Mag" said Gordon, "Your
master stopped at Orion"
81 know" she said. 81 seed the steam
.er pass, but they won't be long nov."
1.-THE first thing to do, Mr.. HILL" said
Gordon, sis TO take off our Shoes" and
following his words, he pulled off his
own.
''Why is this necessary" asked Tom.
'As n precaution against noise; your
shoes off, then one of us will take 4
position beneath that sofa, while the
other will stand in this bookcase. Thus
we cannot only hear, but see every
thing that transpires in this ROOM"
THAT looks like taking mean AL
vantage of man.
THE end, young man, justifies the
means. Do not hesitate, if you would
save the honor of your family
"Marse Tom, if you wants to find out
who kill my ole marster, find out now,
before it is too late"
Tom took off his shoes, and two min
utes later was safely ensconced under
the sofa, and when the fringe had been
dropped it would have been impossible
to discover him, while he could readily
see every object in the room.
Hugh Gordon took his stand in the
bookcase opposite, after having ar
ranged the curtain in such manner
as would enable him to see.
Mag locked the door and handed him
the key through the broken glass.
They had been in their respective
positions but a short time when car
| riage wheels were heard grinding the
gravel. as it approached the house, and
in Il moment more Herbert, Clarence
and Fannie entered the room.
Clarence little dreamed that his
| brother Tom was under the sofa on
| which he and Fannie were seated.
Aunt Mag came and took Fannie's
| wraps.
rs the parlor lighted, Aunt Mag?"
! asked Fannie.
NO, honey; does you want it light
ed?"
Say no. Fannie" said Clarence; I'm
| going right home. Idon't wish to keep
you from repose on your last night of
single blessedness, and as we start at
once on our wedding trip. it is neces-
sary that you have a good nights
Sleep
And you. too. Clarence: also Her
BERT
81 shall try to. Fannie. dear; so good
night"
Fannie accompanied Clarence to the
door. Good night, Clarence"
| Good night,my little wife" and some
thing sounded suspiciously like a kiss.
Fannie tripped back into the room
| for moment.
Good night, Herbert. I hope you
will rest well tonight. I thank you
50 much for bringing my writing case
from the house. How does the old
! home seem now, Herbert?"
Gloomy, Fannie, gloomy as death it
self; but good night. my little cousin
May kiss you on this last night of our
! single life?''
Surely, Herbert. you may kiss your
cousin good night, after all that you
have done for her" and Fannie walked