The Delta independent., 1897-12-31


on J. 4 N. division Mid-Trunk Ry. Get
special train; bring detectives. Re-
covery Of stolen funds and arrest Of
thieves in question. Do not fail. Am
all alone. Nelson Conway"
followed this up by another re-
quest to have 1t delivered immediate
ly, to which the short but gratifying
response came: "You bet. Good
luck!"
The operator evidently comprehended
the full meaning of my dispatch. In
deed, anyone who had resided in Phils-
delphia at the time of the robbery. read
ing that message. would know its mean
ing.
The short term expressing good will,
received in answer to my request TO
rush, coming from one had probably
never seen, encouraged me greatly.
Then, too, knowing Mr.. Perry's en-
ergctic nature, 1 was confident that
gentleman would be up and doing I'm
mediately upon the receipt Of my dis
patch. A man Of his standing would
have no difficulty in procuring special
train, and, allowing the time necessary
to obtain the officers Of the law. In two
or three hours l could expect Mr..
Perry's arrival.
could not repress . smile ~ pic
tured to myself the president Of the
Safety Security company riding. not
in the coach, but on the engine TO which
II was attached. and urging the en-
gineer to greater speed. It was Ger
tain in my mind that that special would
travel a. fast a. steam could drive the
wheels.
A feeling Of satisfaetion came 0ver
me st having taken . decisive step. and
my spirits rose in accordance. The
numbncss and daxed condition Of my
| faculties had passed away, and fet
that 10 rely ON ones own exertions ~
the better way, after all.
Leaving the station, I went back 70
| my horse, mounted. and started up the
long hill. Arrived at the top, again
dismounted in front Of Sarah's house.
and. going in the front door. raped
long and loud. In answer to nv sum
mons . voice called from m upstairs
window:
sarah, IL that your asked. step
ping from the shadow Of tho porch into
the moonlight.
Zach Gott, Mel. vat II it?' the good
woman exclaimed. fear and excitement
at beholdine me At this late hour caus-
ing her voice to tremble.
"Is your husband awake?" CON
tinued.
"No. indeed. He schleep like Log"
swell, wake him up. and tell him to
hitch . team in the double wagon.
There will be . special train come TO
the station within . few hours. Have
the team waiting for Il. Three or four
men will get OF the train; take them
up and drive them over to the old place
Just - fast a. the horses cnn go. viii
you do this for me, Sarah7''
"vsit; 1 come down" was her breath
less reply.
was snxious 70 b. OF homewar,i,
but before I had time 20 become inn
patient at the delay the front door
opened and Sarah stepped out.
"Did you understand what told
Jour asked, hurriedly.
ZACH, yes, indeed" Then she re.
peated my instructions At my request,
20 there could be no possible mistake.
snow I must hasten back. Heaven
only knows what might happen during
my Absence" said, making start for
the gate.
"Ach Gott. Mel, vat In de matter. any
Ways? Tell me! IL dere any harm 20
| o. = q 3 l.. a
concern that, remembering she knew
nothing at all Of the occurrences at my
house, I came back.
81 haven't time TO stop and tell you
everything" said, hurriedly. 'But I
have found . small portion Of the se-
curitics the bank lost by the robbery.
II was . bond, and picked IL up from
the floor Of the eook-house cellar. Some
one dropped IL, and when the loss in
discovered will be back after IL. So I
want to be there and see who IL is."
"Aeh, he kill you, Mel! Tont 20
back! You git hilsi" Sarah exclaimed.
''Oh, I guess not. III look out for
that"
Sarah wished 20 accompany me, but
told her how much greater service she
could render By staying and seeing that
my Instructions were fully carried out,
which psade her sssisfled to remain.
A. 1 started hoOeward. the bobbing
light Of . lantern was moving toward
she barn, which told me Jake was doing
Ais part, and the old fellows unusuaI
eelerity seemed IN suspicious begin
nia1 70 my p,aa- I had Deft sssah
seased % The poseA. whence knew she
would p0s Dove uusil hes guieh ear
es1ght the Arss far-oR runbse q the
spsciaI.
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