Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-16
CHAPTER XIV.-CONTINUED.

Lampkin glanced at Hendricks and
mutely approached Kola and bent over
him. He opened his vest and shirt and
made an examination of his respiration
and heart. When he looked again at
Hendricks his face was almost pale.
If he has a particle of vitality in him
I can't detect it," he said, grimly Il
wish had stethoscope. Hang it, this
sort of thing always did have too big
hold on me-
Hendricks smiled.
cts only trick" he said. "When,h
opens his eyes he will make some ex-
cuse. saw I had him when I men
toned that Bible. He tried to make me
select something else"
But Lampkin only shook his head.
"How could he have succeeded if you
had named something else?" he ques-
toned. IF he had been able to bring
anything you had mentioned I should
have considered it miraculous. You
know we members of the Physical Re-
search society hold ourselves in readi-
ness to investigate any claims of this
kind and not to discredit them till we
prove them false"
1--WE are both wasting time" said Hen
bricks. HE couldn't do what he pro-
poses in thousand years. He tried to
back out when I mentioned the Bible.'
just then they heard a strain of far
of music like that which had followed
the stroke of the bell, and then the
room suddenly became absolutely dark.
The music ceased; the solemn-toned bell
struck. At that instant the detective
felt something placed in his hands. and
the lights flashed up.
WELL" exclaimed Lampkin, tenta-
lively, and then he simply stared at the
rigid face of his friend. Hendricks
made an effort to smile, but his features
produced only grimace.
What is that?" asked Lampkin,
pointing to the object in the detectives
lap.
'sMy Bible" said Hendricks.
Are you sure?' asked the doctor.
Hendricks opened it and examined it,
his fingers quivering.
'shere is no doubt about it," said
hS< anu liz oA1 GU lis anu
tried to smile.
"Are you superstitous asked
Lampkin.
Very" was the sheepish answer. "A
great phrenologist once told me that
was well-balanced in everything ex-
cepting that. l have been fighting
against it all my life, but such a thing
as this-ugh!'' sa
Nothing more was sa lust then, for
the doctor had pointed to t.. returning
flush in the Indians face. ...ndrcks
sat holding the Bible between his legs,
evidently worried and chagrined over
what had occurred. Kola's breast be-
gan to rise and fall gently, and then he
opened his eyes. His gaze rested on
the detective.
Are you satisfed?" he said, feebly,
almost in whisper.
Hendricks said nothing.
MY God, want you to believe in me,
my good friend" Kola went on, ..for
unless you have faith you will not heed
my warning"
Your warning?" fell from Lamp
hlu ups.
MY warning!" repeated the Indian.
Just now. Hendricks, while | was in
your house, / saw indications of two
attempts which have been made on
your life. Both came very near kill
ing you. But that is not ALL saw
plainly that your fate will be the most
awful one ever met by man. Your
death will be through the most linger-
ing torture, and it will involve your |
mother. 1t lies right in your path. I'm
less you leave New York at once you
and your mother will fall at the hands |
of these unknown enemies. 1t is the
truth, as God is my Master
Hendricks had paled. and Lampkin
saw that his hands were still CULVER
ing. but no word came from him.
kola had sat up. but suddenly he |
threw himself back on the couch.
''Oh, l am SO weak, he groaned. Hen ]