The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1899-11-07
A FELON'S LOVE.
BY HENRY W. NESFIELD.

How am I to go, slr? asked Bay
mes. "On foot?"
"Oh no." replied Mr.. Hall, laughing.
II hear you are rather afraid OF
mounting a horse, but | have left my
mare Vinegar up in the yard. She is
quite quiet, so you need not be alarmed.
One of the men will saddle her for you,
If you don't know how to set about
it,"
Tom Baynes set out shortly after the
mems dinner vas served. amidst roars
of laughter and much chaff from the
station hands.
What, never been on a horse before,
Tom?" cried one. Get along with
you! Hold tight on to her mane-that
way. Now then, off you go! Stick to
her, mate! Ho, no, ho!"-and, spank
ing the old mare on the flank with his
hand, he started her off in the proper
direction.
Mr.. Hall stopped at the kitchen upon
his return in the evening, and called
one of the men out to take his horse.
Has Baynes come back yet?" he
asked.
mo, sir" the man replied. Il don't
see how he could get back tonight.
They will have to unload"a good part
of two drays to get at the things he
wants"
True. All, well, there's not much
fear of his getting on the drink
that's n reason why l sent him. If
you had gone, Charlie" he added to
the man, 81 don't suppose l should
have seen you back for a month"
Very likely, sir-that is, if once |
tasted,' replied Charlie. Most curl
GUS way it is with me-if l don't taste
| don't want it, once I've had a sup,
there's no stopping of me. l must go
right away to the end of my cheque."
We'll take my advice, and
taste again, Charlie" said his master.
as he walked off in the direction of the
house.
While this conversation took place,
Robert Luke was standing close by:
and shortly afterwards he walked oyer
to the store, where everything the men
required could be purchased. from
boots and shirts to patent pills.
Good evening, Luke said the
storekeeper. And how's the world
using you? Want some tobacco. or
what? We shall have a heap of new
things up in a day or two. when the
drays arrive"
NO, thank you" replied Luke; 81
just came over to beg an envelope and
a sheet of paper. The mailbag is
made up tonight, isn't it,"
Yes, in half an hour. Writing m
your girl, Luke?" asked the man as he
threw over the required articles. "Put
it short and sweet"
NO, l am not writing to NV GIRL ,
replied Luke-"only to a brother"
Leaning on the counter in a ouiet
corner of the store, Robert Luke set
to work, and wrote the following let
ter
Care of Charles Hall, Esq. Redmount
Station, Barrier Ranges. N. S. Wales
May 25th, IS.
Dear Bill-Come out at once. Never
mind the public. Leave your wife IN
look after it. I am on the right track
- didn't serve five years in the Metro
politan Police for nothing. When
landed made my way I'D country
didn't stay long in Sydney, as | Thought
1t was the wrong place to look for
them. You know | felt certain tbat
they had made for Australia. becausa
IN Bartlett's evidence he swore Won
had talked of going there: and Won
assured me afterwards that it was him
as was always talking of it.
Well, after working nv wav FROM,
station to station, l arrived here Tho
hrst night entered the kitchen 7 was
startled by the resemblance of tho
cook-a man called Baynes-to Tho
girl Anne Dodson who gave evidence
at our trial, and who is now wanted
He bears such a strong likeness IN bor
that am sure he must be a relation
what is more, he is lately out f,on,
nome, and there is a mystery abopt his
wife, who is constantly shut I'M IN ;
nut here. My belief is that IA NOS :.
Anne Dodson's brother and is keenirs
ner mere in hiding until he can clear
her off elsewhere.
| mean to see her tonight. whether
OF no. Baynes is away fetching some
stores, and won't be home until morn
ing so now's my chance!
Will let you know by next mail hon,
! succeed, but don't wait for letters
oome out here-we'n have that tbou-
sanu pounds yet! You car swear 70
as you lived in the same sarv;oo
cannot be certain, as | only canght
Of them in the court. hnt :
lahey | should know the man Bart,ett
anSwhere, will remain here or IN
We helghborhood until your arrival
our ahectionate brother.
Varysburg, N. Y.
The envelope was addressed 70 on,.
",iiiam Luke, Hare and Hounds
London" and. having reas
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