The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-01-17
CHAPTER XIII.
PLANNING AN ABDUCTION.


PLANNING AN ABDUCTION.
Most of what follows ] learned after
ward from various sources, but for sake
Of continuity it is told here.
Yes, one or two little incidents had
served to annoy Mr.. Keighley Gates that
morning. His letters, in the first place,
had been far from satisfactory, and then
there was DIR. Fitzgerald g visit. He had
not come by appointment, and it was
evident from his reception that he was
not welcome.
sob, it's you, is it:'' said Mr.. Gates,
ungraciously, when he entered. 81 did
not hear you knock.'
s'No more did I-knuckles out Of or
der-umbrella handle loose-all sorts Of
reasons if required"
''I've not the slightest doubt of it.
Well, what do you want with me?
Don't beat about the bush."
DIR. Fitzgerald gave his silk hat a
loving polish with gaudily colored
handkerchief and then deposited it gin
,gerly on the table. He hung up his UNI
brella on the, mantelshelf, carefully
pulled off his gloves, folded them up
and pocketed them, and finally, after
some deliberation, deposited himself in
the easiest chair in the room, from
which, with elbows resting on the arms
Of the chair, hands clasped in elegant
manner and one leg swung negligently
over the other, he blandly surveyed Mr..
Keighley Gates.
II hope you are quite comfortable
now. " said the latter, politely.
Perfectly, Bob. Delightful room
perfect chair-genial host-what more?
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES taste in fur
niture-hire system?'
"When you are quite ready perhaps
you will tell me what you want,'' said
Mr.. Gates, ignoring DIR. Fitzgerald
flattering remarks.
sc s. d.-friend Of my youth-only
too delighted to assist-Q. 3. D."
Then you've come to me for money!"
"The dear boy! Guessed it first
time.''
Mr.. Keighley Gates unlocked draw
er and produced book.
Look here, Richmond; this is my
bank passbook. Do you see the balance
$500 on the wrong side?'
Why, bless my soul, SO it isl! Who'd
have thought it?' said the imperturba-
BILE DIR. Fitzgerald.
Here is letter, :" continued Mr..
Gates, received this morning from my
bankers, Syrac & co..
Most respectable firm-know 'em
we'll
you see, they respectfully call my
attention to the fact that they will not
be able to honor any more of my
checks
"Confound impudence! Call in the
police. -
Here are a few dunning letters, "
continued Mr.. Gates, showing pile to
his visitor, who daintily surveyed them.
"Snippit & misunderstanding suit
silk faced frock coat-norfolk jacket
fur lined overcoat-not in the militia,
are you?-to one-dfty- five-six. Abys-
sinia & Co.-gold repeater diamond
studs-ditto rings-got 'em all on. Bob:
total two-twenty -three-four. Pansy
& Sons, forists-large bouquets-oh,
say; it was becoming interesting
Mr.. Gates had snatched the bills out
Of Lr. Fitzgerald's hands.
'sHere." he said. diving into his
POCKET and producing purse, which lie
emptied on the table-"here is my
ready cash. Look-one sovereign, two
half dollars and a threepenny bit. .
"Total. one-four-three." said DR..
Fitzgerald.
Exactly. That's the state Of my
finances today. You'll have to apply
elsewhere for assistance.
I" Mon sequitur-j'y suis;' here
STOP" said the other.
'Then perhaps you'll kindly explain
how am to advance you money when
I haven't got any for myself"
"No good at details. Ask another. +"
Don't be an ass, Richmond. Yor
can't bleed stone"
SCOT to be done. Send to Moses fol
particulars .
"Look here, Richmond, stop this fool
ing! Pm in tight corner-a deuced
~ tight corner-and it's no use you
applying to me today
EUR lined overcoat-gold repeater
diamond studs-ditto ring-large bon
auets-must be in militia-or is i
house of lords?" murmured DR.. Fitz
gerald.
MIR. Keighley Gates was in ba'
health. his prospects were dark. his as