The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-04-07

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H.. .- CHAPTER TX.
As they descended the last flight they
saw johnson in the front yard, holding
Nebo by chain Instead OF going d.
rectly out to him the detective turned
into the library, where they found Miss
Hastings and Miss Benton in converse
ton with heavy set, gray haired man
about 60 years of age.
"Mr. Allen, Mr.. Hendricks" said
Miss Benton. II don't believe you have
met "
Hendricks gave his hand to Mr..
Allen.
'+You live in the house. I believe,
Mr.. Allen" he remarked.
Eyes" said Mr.. Allen-"that is, l
was living here till quite recently.
Il didn't see you at the inquest, I
think" -.
mo" stammered Allen. IL have
Just learned of the murder through
morning extra. 1t is horrible affair. >"
81 presume you were surprised to
hear of such a thing happening to your
partner,' remarked Hendri cks tenta-
tEely.
The spot where Allen stood was
rather dark owing to the window cur
tains being drawn, and Lampkin could
not see the old mans features clearly,
but he fancied that his voice betrayed
decided nervousness.
II was, of course. It-it was all like
"a blow, don't you know said Mr..
Allen. '.He was the last man
There was a loud barking of a dog
outside. Hendricks stepped quickly to
a window and parted the curtains. -.
'.It's my bloodhound, he remarked,
his gaze bent on Aliens face, which
was now exposed to the full light from
the outside. II sent to New York for
him. He is fine English dog and can
scent down the murderer if he is any
where near here. +"
Allen turned his face from the light
Lampkin thought he looked i'll.
What are you going to do with
him?'' asked Miss Benton.
"We will all 60 out to the north
walk if you don't object" returned the
detective, land then I'll show you how
Keen his scent is.
ooh, l don't want to see itp' cried
the young lady. 1.-The idea is horrible.
You gentlemen may go, but Julia and I
will stay here. "
Allen SAID nothing, but Lampkin no.
ticed that he put his hand on the edge
of table and leaned on it, quivering
nervously.
"All right, then," said Hendricks.
"Come on, gentlemen.
Again the barking of the dog was
heard. This time it was nearer.
''Ah, there he isv' went on the de-
tective enthusiastically. He threw up
the window sash and called, Here,
Nebo, here!'' Miss Hastings and Miss
Benton drew near to Hendricks and
looked out. A man was holding by a
chain a great animal, with dripping
jaws and tapping ears. The skin hung
in loose folds on the hounds neck, and
his eyes were deep set and dashed with
red.
Here, Nebop' called Hendricks
making a chirping sound with his lips.
The dog saw his master and bounded
toward him so quickly that the chair
was jerked from his keeper hand. Tht
next instant the dog had his fore paw
OH the window sill, was barking joy
ously and trying to climb into the room
Uttering little screams Of fear, thu
ladies retreated from the window.
Catch his chain, Johnson" ordered
the detective. eff he gets into thi
room, he'll smash every piece of bric-a
brac in it. He's great on a breakdown.
johnson caught the chain and drew
the animal down from the window sill
"No cause for fear, ladies'" Hen
/ bricks assured them. He is as gentle a
, lamb except when he smells blood o.
3 the trail. Come, Mr.-er-Allen, don
S you want to see an exhibition of hi
skill?''
: II hope you will excuse me-" sal
t Allen. - am really not we'll, and til
{ news Of my old friends death ha
frightfully upset me. wish you q
, possible success, but would not Cal
? to witness your Investigations unless
r unless ! were feeling better or could b
J, Of assistance. / think shall 60 to m
o old room and lie down. was with N
It physician last night, or, rather, /
came to see me.
It Hendricks was surveying the ma
y studiously as he spoke, and when b
had finished he asked suddenly:
+ who is your physician?"
Allen sat down on q lounge an
= clasped his hands between his knees.
why. Dr.-er-Burton." was b
u slow reply.
'Think have heard Of him, . sal
= the detective. Madison avenue, eh?'
= Allen hesitated. and as he did SO b
g eyes roved uneasily about the room.