The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-02-04
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In this conference it was decided thai
Dlnah and Cntilla should at once q,
back to the Captain, carrying witt
: them additional arms and a complete
disguise; and, after assuming this dis
guise. he was to make his way with al
speed to the. Squirrels house, and TAX,
possession OF his own old room, wher,
he must await further developments.
In the meantime the Squire you'd fint
either Lieutenant Hedges or Valentin,
Dayton, and bring them to the house.
The instant this scheme was decided
on, all who were to take an active pari
In its execution started of.
UntiHa and Dinah went back to where
they had left Ralph Denham. and the
squire made straight for DR.. Hedges
house, whore he exected to find either
the Lieutenant or Valentine Dayton.
| de was about to enter through the
gate that opened on a garden path lead
| Ing up to the house, when his attention
was arrested by hearing voices inside,
where there was dense shrubbery.
| Believing that Sag Harbor was at this
lime In state Of war, and impressed
with the belief that it was fair to take
every advantage, looking to ones safety
ana the safety of ones friends. the
Squire drew near on tip-toe and stopped
70 listen.
One Of the speakers was Doctor
Hedges; OF that there could be no mis-
JAKE. and the other was. the SQUIRE
thought, Captain Fox; on the latter
point ne was soon decided.
And so she refused the jewels" said
Fox; well, there is no accounting for
women's ways.
I'll account for her ways. Hereto
ore have been the kindest and most
!ndulgent parent on Long Island, and
'ondly believed that Lea was in every
way worthy Of my confidence"
Beautiful girls are apt to have
whims, interrupted Fox, with a low
l2u3h that impressed the Squire as hav-
ng something fiendish about it. lam
only sorry that you told her who the
unfortunate donor was"
But insist that did not tell her.
Why, the moment she saw them-and
'he didn't stop to give them second
ylance-she turned away her head and
said Captain Fox sent them I tried
10 impress her with their value and
beauty; but bless you, she paid no more
heed to them than if they were so many
of those shells the Indians make wan
pun OF. Oh, she Is stiff-necked, but I
am determined, and I'll warrant me
she'll soon be CAD to do as 1 say"
And the Doctor stamped his feet on
the ground to give emphasis to his
words; rdinarily he was the most mild
hammered OF men. but tonight he was
evidently Angry and bound to have his
own way.
II she could be induced to come On
hnord In xrrt4h
friends that you choose to bring along,
think could convince her that I am
Ill claim to be, and that am not I'M
worthy OF her regard" said Fox,
quietly.
oh, she does not doubt you; that
lint it; but she's got this Denham In
aer head, and as it's only fancy, Of
course she'll soon get over it.
Shed get over 1t soon enough II I
could convince her of what know"
What is that, Captain" asked the
Doctor, eagerly.
THAT this Ralph Denham, unknown
10 your brother, the Lieutenant, and to
your nephew, Mr.. Dayton. has been in
direct communication with the noted
Captain Kidd"
What" exclaimed the Doctor.
The Squire on hearing this had to
bite his lips and shake himself, SO much
lid he yearn to shout at the top OF his
voice:
That 10 hideous, monstrous liel"
Captain Fox repeated his statement
n substance, and continued:
Il came here to watch Denham, and
t was through my influence that he
vent on my ship to New York; and it is
through my influence that he is now
prisoner with his life In danger and his
hip under my orders.
Here was a most ingenious presenta-
ion of the actual truth put in such a
vay-for 1t deceived-as to make 1t q
lie.
You astound mel" said the Doctor,
his hat with both hands 10 |
,eep his hair from throwing it of.
-Say-nothing about this for the pres
mt. II what I told you became gen. |
rally known 1t would interfere with my |
'lanS, said Fox. /
"Oh. OF course not. l know what the |
interests OF her most gracious majesty's
ervice require, and If there is more
oval man than myself, I don't know
Tim, and won't except Squire Condit.
Squire Condit has neither your in
sllect nor your breeding. Pardon me
or saying so, but / think Squire Con-
lit is very much of a conceite1 ass"
Squire Condit bit his lips again, and |
invoked heaven to help him
q restraining his temper, which threat
med to break loose and run away with
dm.
Squire Condit means to do right
aid Doctor Hedges, still feeling come
for his old friend, "but / often
office that those who have anything tc
10 with the administration of law be-
omo contracted, and perhaps bit AZ
itrary In their methods. 1t is most
aiurai for men who have the power to
Iawbreakers to desire to
ncarcerate every man. woman, and
'hild that does not happen to agree
Nth them"
mo doubt you are right. But before
go on board, where, by the way, /
hould have remained but for my anx-
ETY. to see you, I wish to know il you
'annot make up little party, and come
IN board to lunch tomorrow, and bring
Mss Lea with you; she will surely ac-
,ord me that favor.
I pledge you my word OF honor ~ .
,entlcman and a practicing physician,
hat Lea and myself, with, perhaps,
Irs. Hedges and some other friends,
vill give you call tomorrow. Which
hall it be, morning or afternoonf"
.sked the Doctor.
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