Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-05-10

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sbac but som what arelessly, Tor asss
my fingers touche I heslet IS, with.
the result that the thing fell crashing
So the door.
Il ''Oh. q thousanG pardons! s. he cried.
4 NV hose fault was IL mine or yours 2, 8:
HI admitted with some chagrin that
we were both at fault, but the unfore-
seen had happened, the evidence was
destroyed. and there was nothing more:
to be said about IT, Nevertheless II
was extremely annoyed. and IN my
heart I5censured him greatly for his
carelessness; but, as nothing further
could be said on the subject, I thanked
him once more, babe him. good night
and moved on. II ~. ;.51s. %x9#s5
l looked vainly for the gentleman
with the beard, though 1 had little
hope Of discovering him. Indeed, but
for his stumbling over my foot ! doubt
If should have noticed him at all.
Having completed his work, he had
made good his escape. Perhaps from
some vantage ground he might still be
watching me-. watching the effect of
bis work; but, II So, / saw nothing Of
him. However, I thought it highly
probable that he had put some distance
between him and the. theater.
Presently beheld my uncle advanc-
ing toward me through the crowd, and
as he came up he smilingly asked If I
thought he had been lost =
THAT chap Cockerton," he explained,
referring to the stockbroker, "would
insist upon dragging me round to see
the manager A little spec he has on !;
wants me to join. But no, thanks!
Very good, but not good enough for me-
l know Cockerton, and once on a time
used to know theatrical gentlemen"
And he favored me with a profoundly
knowing smile, smile ! always asso-
ciated with the city, and cleverness
which did not appeal to me. once
saw Jew financier tap his nose and
look in a similar manner, and thought
Immediately Of fat pork. It is curious,
when one comes to think Of it, how the
sight Of a fat, middle aged Jew will
conjure up pictures of pig. ...s
But, evidently seeing the agitation in
my face, the smile faded from his, and,
advancing closer, he whispered, "Why.
Davie. what's the matter?''
give had a squeak"
"What, here? Good heavens! How
! In as few words as possible told
him. His face grew drawn and bag
gard as he listened, and when I had
finished he clutched me by the arm and
drew me to him. 1922, :
This is awful, Davie." he whisper
ed. Forgive me for leaving you; but
here, in the midst of all this life and
light, how could one dream they would
attack us here? And the young fellow
who warned you - where is he? !
should like to speak to him."
We searched for him, but without
success. The performance was near.
ing it's close. Already many people had
left. The young fellow had evidently
taken his departure. H.
II am sorry said my uncle. II
should like to thank him and learn a
little Of the man with the beard. You
would know this young man again?"
Undoubtedly"
"Had you ever seen him here be.
xore" ..~,.s
"Never to my knowledge, He was
quite the ordinary. we'll dressed sort OF
person. should not have noticed him
had l not caught him staring Sc
strangely at me-" 49, TIL. Ill., q
Anyway. it was lucky he spoke
and his hand frightened on my arm
Dear old Jim. >.as .s.&s.s ~. 4 ~,
We left the theater and walked
home. almost hoping that the enemy
would make some sign, but we sue