The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-26
THE SCRANTON TKBUNE-THURsDAY OCTOBER 2e 1s9S

in the hall, and the form of onslow
appeared at the head of the stairway.
There was no mlstaking his peculiar
figure. Perceiving us, he hesitated a
second, then coming quickly down, was
passing us with a heavy stoop.
Excuse me, Mr.. Onslow,"~ said
jerks, laying his hand firmly upon his
shoulder. I'VE would like to see you i'm
your Office"
Take the key. gentlemen, and walk
ur first door TO the right. have
special telegram to send without de-
lay. but will be back in ten minutes Or
less" said Onslow in a deep voice.
SSorry," replied jerks. but we must
see you now. We don't wish TO make
a scene on the stairs. you know" add
ed he in a low tone.
without a word Onslow turned. and
we were soon in his office, which con-
tanned only a large dry goods case and
a desk and chair.
Waving all ceremony, jerks told our
errand and produced the papers.
Onslow said quietly: "GcnNcmcn,
before you proceed further would like
| the presence Of friend Mr. May, in
| the next room"
jerks looked at me. ] nodded as
sent
"Al right" said jerks, dryly, "Iu
wait in the hallway until you bring
! him"
"Very we'll" answered Onslow. "As
! intimate friends we have an inside
/ door open between us. I'll bring Mr..
| May at once"
| So saying, he rose and tapping on the
door entered without waiting for an
invitation. then remembered that the
/ janitor had told me the door was
nailed up.
! jerks meantime had posted himself
/ in the hall so as to command the ap-
/ proach to the stairs.
| For three or four minutes heard in
| distinct conversation. Onslow's voice
was in tones Of entreaty; the other,
pitched in a high key, was decidedly
! querulous. Suddenly the door opened,
and there huIst into my presence a
| brisk, compact man, answering the
description the jaritor had given me
| of John May.
"Excuse me. SIR" said he, walking
rapidly toward the door. Il find it is
sought bv Mr.. Onslow to mix me up
with very questionable proceedings. I
cannot consent to it. Settle the matter
for yourselves l shall withdraw. Good
day sir"
And he quickely stepped out, nodding
to jerks as he went to the stairway.
Anxious to terminate the disagree
able business, / opened the inside door
which May had closed rs he came out
and instantly discovered it was empty
"Onslow's gone" shouted | to jerks
stop the other man, May"
We were none too quick. May had
already nearly reached the lower door
A shout from jerks, however. and he
was abruptly cOllared and brought
back by Sampson.
Now you have mixed yourself up
Mr.. May, in good STYLE" said the angry
jerks. Get in there and tell us where
Onslow is"
The vigorous shove the muscular
jerks gave May sent him, face first
against the opposite wall with a fear.
full thump. His hat flew off. his eye.
glasses fell broken to the floor. and
blood trickled between his fingers as
with his hands to his face. he turned
half stunned from the wall and ther
sought to bury his face in his pocket
handkerchief.
Sorry I hurt you" said jerks; bu
look up and speak quick said he
shaking him roughly.
May raised his head and was SLOWLY
wiping his bleeding nose when the Of
ficer, with a sharp exclamation, mad,
q quick grab at his face and held up L
my astonished gaze Nays elegant mus
tache, which being false as was nov
: discovered, was hanging askew at TIL
violent collision with the wall. on
glance at the now beardlcss. unspec