The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1900-05-04

watching his judicial enemy, and
struggled into his overcoat. Judge
Henderson, walked down the aisle to,
ward him, and, as they left the train.
Judge and felon stood shoulder to
shoulder.
1t was already late in the afternoon,
and twilight and meal time were close
upon them or the two score or less
men who came down from the train in
more or less disgruntled frames OF
mind all but these two made their way
with rush for the "hoter' pointed out
by the conductor, knowing that he who
arrived last would be eagerly served.
Judge Henderson, and Mcdonnell
strolled aimlessly about the platform
each with wary eye on the other.
The criminals face was study for ad-
miration in its cool unconcern, but now
and then he flashed a swift glance at
his enemy, and the meditative way in
which he watched the string of eager
men pushing into the distant hotel
might lead one tn believe that, after
all, he Was not sure 1t mi , mt Mt have
been as we'll to have taken chances in
the crowd. To Gray, hnrrying down
Io foxy fS l,fo 10
surprised sheriff and an enthusiastic
citizen, they looked like nothing so
much as two dogs growing over the
same bone.
The Judge was evidently relieved to
see them. He took out plump card
case. with 81. L. H." on it, and handed
the sheriff card, which he read with
appreciation and respect.
"There is your man, Sheriff. Allow
no disturbance, please Have you
irons?'
Eyes, sir"
The sheriff slipped over to McDon-
nell, who was walking coolly into the
station. There was word of COM
mand, an unpleasant click, and furi-
Gus exclamation.
"What do you mean, sir!'
"Never mind what mean," retorted
the sheriff, comfortably. "Comc on,
Jimmy. The less fuss you make, the
better you'll feel aftcrward."
Jimmy, indeed! Upon my word
sir, l like your insolence. This is an
outrage! Do you know who l am?'
"Generally it is an outrage, responded
the sheriff, with wink at the enthusi-
astic citizen. "And l think we've
heard of you some. Come on, now"
There was a hot supper awaiting the
sheriff, with extra plates for possible
distinguished guests, and he was hum
cry. Moreover, he was used to airs of
virtuous indignation and not disposed
to waste his time over them. The
prisoner drew himself up with all the
angry dignity of injured righteousness.
You, sir, take those things off in
stantly! You have made a mistake,
and very serious one for you, do you
understand? l wish that ruffian there
arrested on my charge, and III see you
all in the penitentiary for this piece of
effrontery on respectable gentirm !.
That"
"Ah, come on, that bluff won't CO."
remarked the sheriff, emphatically, put
ting an end to this useless argument
in manner at once simple and effica-
cious. He pulled out revolver and
held it alarmingly close to the pris-
oners head. "Open your mouth again
and II soak you," he concluded, briefly.
Judge Henderson, and Gray, who
had watched the scene quietly, walked
after them as bodyguard. At the
Jail steps they paused, and the expect
ant turnkey swung open door that
would not have been injured by another
coat of paint. Public spirit is not IN
Gibbsville. Judge Hendershot gave
his orders with the conclusiveness of
one accustomed to command
'See that the prisoner is entirely by
himself, and holds no communication
with any one, not even his watchman.
We cannot afford to give privileges to
such treacherous men. Why, yes,
thank you, we shall be glad to stay, to
supper, at least. | believe Mr.. Gray
intends to wait now until morning, but
| should like to get back to Lincoln tc-
night"
They went out to the hot and hos
pitable supper awaiting them, the best
that Gibbsville afforded on short no.
tice, for it was not often that so dis
tinguished guest sat at the sherift7s
table. But the look that the prisoner
cast after His Honor was not pleasant
to see.
About three hours later, as the pris-
oner sat staring at the floor of his cell
with savage taciturnity well in keep
ing with his reputation, steps came
along the corridor and the prosperous
figure of Judge Hendershot came in
and looked calmly down upon him.
The man of the law waited until the
turnkey had left them and paused at
respectful distance and the he sat
down on the cot with an unmistakable
grin.
"My time is short and delays are
risky, but this is too good to miss"