The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-12-20
(CHAPTER Iy.-Continued.)

er admirer than Andrew Foster, TOT
the very reason that Morley admired
his niece. Dick had qualities Foster
did not possess resources he could
not understand, was always merry,
and combined with the manners and
appearance of prince, rare generos-
ity.
Unfortunately for the continuation
of Fosters good opinion, Dick had OF
late made nothing and spent much,
his gallantries being as expensive as
his personal extravaganza In other
directions. Moreover, he had recent
ly endangered both Fosters neck and
his own by piece of unnecessary
recklossness that had rendered 1t de-
sirable they should seek fresh woods
and pastures new for their future op-
erations. This had brought them into
Yorkshire; and their quarry, as Eos
ter called it, was this very Bellingham
who had supped in the same room
with them, and had been spotted by
Dick with his usual promptitude.
The next morning when they were
getting up the travellers had an inter-
esting conversation.
'He is going to Newcastle" said
Foster; ION his return he will stop at
York"
"Yes," said Dick.
"Black Distop will shadow him
meanwhile, and we will meet him at a
convenient bend in the road near the
abbey if the time is convenient"
1.-THE money Is not in doubt?"
mot in the least; we have infor-
nation from a clerk in the bank"
1.-THE young fellow we drank with
at Leeds last night?"
"You are devilish quick-the same"
"Ah, now you are quite well again,
Andy; you have not paid me a compli-
ment for a week."
81 hope to pay you several before
the month is out, and to see ourselves
provided for the winter"
always practical" said Dick; and
between now and the Bellingham In
cident, what is your proposal?"
"The program is yours, not mine.
We move on today, get acquainted
with the roads, visit Harrogate, take
glance at York, and make dispositions
for retreat to Whitby. where a sloop
will be lying at anchor for u.s."
"You will forgive me If change the
program"
"Change it." exclaimed Foster; ut
is a settled scheme, and we are on 1t.
And l never made more complete
plan of retreat nor longer one, by
your own wish"
81 shall take up my quarters here
during those ten days"
"Then by all the oaths which bind
us I will not forgive you" said Eos
ter, Kissing the words between his
broken teeth.
"Why not?" asked Dick, paying
more than usual attention to his
toilet.
Because you are at the old game;
and l will neither be ruined nor hang
ed for you, except in the way of bust
ness-though, mark me, Dick, I will
not tamely give you up. You are nee
essary to this work-it has got to be
done. When it is done, you can come
and stay here until you rot; for, what
ever happens, l have done with you
when this job is over"
There is something wrong, truly"
said Dick. 81 have thought SO many
times this six weeks; you talk so much
and so fast-reticent Andy, we used
to call you-loquacious would be more
truthful now"
81 mean business, Dick-never SO
much as on this occasion-and neither
heaven nor hell nor you shall stop
me, and If it comes to quarrel be-
tween you and me, let 1t come-only
don't forget that it ends one of us"
Foster spoke with calm, brutal de-
liberation. His manner and his Ian
guage evidently made an unusual i'm.
preston on the younger traveller, who
paused while buckling his shoes,
looked up into the sinister face of his
companion and bit his lip as If to stop
an angry retort.
"Your language is as ugly as your
face" said Dick; you show your
teeth like Wild's bull terrier before
she springs. What is it? Shall we
go out and have a shooting match in
the yard, and introduce funeral into
the outdoor entertainment Of Kinks
tall, or what other delightful surprise
have you in store for the natives?"
81 mean friendship, honor, share
and share alike; or mean what we
all mean when a comrade turns trait
or"
'Who is conducting this business?"
asked Dick, standing up and confront
ing Foster.
up to now, you"
Then listen. | have other schemes
beyond the BellinghRm business
which you will be good enough to al.
low me to develop in my own way. 1t
Is my intention for the next week or
30 to fish in the Aire. shall go into
Leeds in the morning and buy bait
and tackle; you will amuse yourself
Is you please in the meantime.
Ehink you should reconnoiter Harro-
gate and York-study the roads-I |
will be ready to join you when you