Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1898-07-28
CHAPTER 1N.-CoNr1Nrrn.
[CopYEIGHT, 1894 ]

CHAPTER IV.-CoNTIEUED.
"Then we have no time to lose, said
the woman, calmly. "These people
are all friends. You are to change
your garments Immediately My serv-
ant will help you. Explanations and
further directions must wait"
She called the negro servant and
said to him: "Now, then, Fan, be as
quick as you can. We are fifteen min.
utes late"
"This way, professah," " said the serv-
ant, with a grin, as he pointed to the
old mill.
Laport, without further words, made
a bow and followed the negro into the
dilapidatcd structure. Here, in one of
the recesses where there remained q
clear space and a flooring, there was
hamper such as is used at picnics
There were one or two plates and
napkin conspicuous on its strapped lid.
The negro brushed them away and
hurriedly tore open the basket. 1t was
packed tightly and carefully with a
complete outfit of clothes, which the
man lifted out and spread in a pile
upon clean newspaper. LapOrt was
watching him with curious interest.
Excuse me, sah," said the servant,
"you amt got no time You got to
git dem duds off lively. Use goin' to
dress you. Take 'cm oif--talle EN- off
Use got to put 'em in dis ycrc wicker
works"
Thus recalled to the urgency of tho
moment Laport began at once to divcst
himself of the disguise he wore. As
fast as he relieved himself of his cloth
ing. the negro placed in the hamper,
and when it was full he excused him
self and carried it away.
He was not gone more than five min
utes, and when he came back he was
empty handed. What he did with it
Laport never knew. But even then he
had an instructive feeling thatits com
plete destruction or effectual hiding
had been provided for.
Fan then proceeded to dress him in
the most expeditions, but the same
time the most scrupulOus, manner. In
spite of the nervous anxiety of La
port, he could not help wondering at
the systematic provision that had been
made for a thorough and complete
change of appearance. The linen
cuffs, collar, studs, sleeve buttons,
finger ring, watch chain, had not been
forgotten. He was quickly dressed in
a handsome suit of gray tweed, an i'm
maculate vest and a fine soft black hat
with a broad brim. He was shayed
with marvellous dexterity, fitted 9TH
a flowing gray wig and gold glasses,
a pair of silk stockings and riding
boots with spurs field glass thrown
over his shoulder and rouge given to
his face: and when Fan held up little
mirror before his eyes, Laport saw
himself transformed into a comfor-
table well-to-do governor with a florid
face that indicated good living.
Excuse me, sab" said Fan, as he
admired his work. You'll hav' to sojer
up; less frow out your bress and put yer
shoulders back. Yer got a bad sag in
yer backbone. Der duds amt made
for II. jess one more pint-good nuff,
il yer can hold him dar
Fan ran his eve over the details and
looked at little watch that he carried
in his vest pocket. Laport saw that
IL was exactly like the one Kent had
given him and that the woman had OK.
hibited while ne was on the milestone.
Indeed. il reminded the servant 20 re-
plaee in Laport's vest pocket the time
niece that Kent had given him. HC did
This with the remark. Oats de gen
erals time. T'other ones for 20 make
ganus show. p