Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-06-06
CHATTER VII.

CHAPTER VII.
IT was about IL o'clock when Guy
left the ColonePs office. He did not
60 TO the hotel Immediately, but
fastened first across the street to
the livery stable. A big strapping
fellow came out and advanced toward
him from the shadowy regions be
tween the stalls. Guy was surprised,
for in spite Of the big fellows
turned-up coat collar and continued
attempts 10 keep his face averted, he
recognized hun as Barney.
GUY had no. much time TO waste in
useless expressions OF astonlshment
or in any other extended chain Of
thought. He Immediately connected
Barney with that note Of which he had
been the bearer, and which was writ
ten on the back Of sheet Of newspa-
per copy" The next instant he re-
called Nlandinghams words about
Barney's inability TO read writing. If
this were true. Barney certainly could
not have been the author Of that note.
Possibly there were four spies in
camp instead OF two Was the fourth
man Sampson?
well. Barney" said Guy, cynical
~. 1--WE meet again"
you've got the best o. me" an.
swered Barney, staring blankly at
Guy.
Don't try TO play The innocent"
went on Guy, drawing closer to the
stableman and speaking in a low and
hurried tone. 81 know you're a Har-
mony man. but 7 give Won my word
that ! won't say anything about il,
providing YOU stop your spying opcr-
ations from this on. Just now want
You 10 help me. Miss Nlandinrham
and Miss Pinkney are here i'm town dis
guised as Sisters Of Charity. Col.
kceyer has found il out and 7 want
TO get them started back 10 Harmony
before any harm befalls them. Put
your best team 20 a doublc-seated car I
riage in the shortest possible order |
and drive 10 the hotel"
Without another word Guy left the /
stable and FASTENED 10 the hotel Office. |
rs he passed the Emporium he caught /
n glimpse Of Col. Keever standing in |
side in close and animated conversa-
tion with Mr. Glimmer and several
others. The young man had little
doubt that Keever was retailing the
Information obtained from Hepburn.
There was not an instant 70 be lost
II Miss Nlandingham and Miss Pink
ney were 20 be saved from the conse-
luences Of their rashness.
On reaching the hotel Guy found the
'fiice empty, but quickly discovered
he proprietor smoking his pipe on the
'eranda
81 must have word with those Sis
ers Of Charity at once. Mr. smith,"
aid Guy.
Pedro took his pipe out Of his mouth
nd stared at Guy wonderingly.
1T isn't possible, Mr.. Herbert" said
why not? Quick, Pm in a tearing
urry"
They're not here, that's why. They
vent out half an hour since"
where did they go?"
cant tell you"
Guy ran out through the rear of the
uilding. He was about TO wheel =
larply into the main street when he
lw an excited throng making in that
ERECTION, the Colonel at their head.
acing about, he hurried along under b
le shelter Of barn and some sheds,
hereby avoiding the crowd, which +,
as just entering the hotel as he came 4
NJ on the street again. Z
What could he do? lie was per B
exed and had an uncomfortable feel
g Of helplessness. Suddenly he saw Y
arney drive team and carriage out
the barn. The vehicle was "A COW
ed surrey and Barney had a shot
IN lying beside him on the front seat.
is face was set and determined 70
Hes loyal TO Niandingham." was OF
ly's mental comment. I'm glad Of al
at, for I can count on him 10 do his pi
most. But where are the ladies?
hat has become Of them?" G.
As he asked himself this question }
saw Barney draw his mettlesome H.,
rises down TO a slower pace. swerve 70
arply 10 the right and come TO an A.
rupt halt in front Of the new court
use. There were no workmen en-
ged on the building, the force en- -
Dyed there having been sent into the
untry 10 assist in repairing some
ads Raising his whip, Barney mo-
ned with il and Guy was quickly at
side.
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