The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-16
Chapter. IX-Contin d ed.

Yes answered the boy.
"Shall I smash him? Will you run ?"uy
No stammered Roger. "Oh, can't do
it; Il am not able. = "a -. ....s.: !, .,.yv,,
Pete dronped back. 'Wait till Mr.. Frank
comes!" he threatened Brush.
Brush hurried, almost dragging the boy
through the streets. They were nearly de-
serted at that time of night, hut at each fig
ure he saw approaching he grasped his cudgel
frnler and constantly over his shoulder cast
glances at Pete coming close behind. ale be
gan to breathe easier as he approached his
destination; and at last, when he turned into
the street where were Sotherans quarters, he
felt relieved light was burning at the
captains window. Brush went quickly. and
knocked at the door. :, - =. y ...,.e,
!. Then he was forced to wait; and waiting,
he heard the hasty steps Of persons coming
along the street from it's other end. Pete
stood close at his side. Brush could but hold
the boy and look in the direction of the
! sounds They came nearer; it seemed if
two persons were coming, one with quick,
light steps. one with a frmer stride. Then
two men, the taller in advance, the shorter
tagging close behind, came in sight under the
street lamp: T. . -. .t,' 4
Here, sir cried Pete in delight. -. =
stand there on the steps, Roger ordered
Brush roughly. He placed the boy against
| the door, and again raped loudly with his
stick. To his joy he heard feet on the stair
There was Little light from the street
lamp. Frank came close to the man and
looked him in the face. - What's: this
Brush?" he asked, quietly. ~ -:
| Hes my nephew, sir,' asserted Brush,
with excitement. '.He: ran away from me- /
| found him at your home. have "a right to
| him." = :" :. -. ....:. =
"You might have come to me- replied
Frank. II will buy your right. Give me the
! boy. Roger 60 to Pete How much?' he
asked of the New Yorker. -" 80. : .-7:@>
I II won't give HIM up, cried Brush. "Rog-
er, stay where you are" He knocked again
on the door .:,. :. -. 49, c>s..,
Mr.. Brush,' began. Frank agian. this time
sternly. But Brush heard some one ratting
/ the fastenings of the door. ''No; no!' he
cried: To make sure, he caught Roger by
one arm Just as Pete seized him by the other.
Then the door swung open. -:~..-+ ,' H.
/ Whats all this noise" he asked. Ha,
| Ellery squabbling at my door," = st
i've brought the 10y. SIR said Brush
ca gerly -, .'' '~t..,:f< = =, Il -. =;
Very well,'' answered the captain: Let
him alone, fellow. Here, Tabb. take the
boy .r:. -" -
But, Pete cried out so hercey, "stand
back" that Tabb recoied. Frank stepped
! forward. ..L --. IL. -.
"a word with you, captain" he said. =. q.
:"Be quick, then" was the answer. Stand
ing above, sotheran looked down insolently:
Tho boy IS my SeFFdnl,--. odlu t J-t!'J
what right do you take him? 2? :: =. '..
HE is my nephew, sbawled Brush: -.
"Is that true, Roger r.-. =, ,.'' -
! Yes" said the boy. - J.. - ~
Frank paused, then turned to Brush "once
more. Mr. Brush, give him to me- q o57"H
The boy is the captains s. r. "
Well?'' demanded Sotheran. as Frank
looked at him. .@> -. - .-r.,t - e"
A hasty word was on Franks lip, but he
bit It in two He clenehed tight his cane
| his grandfathers sword cane-as ne restralneo
himself. Then, captain"-and his tone was
quiet-"pray return the boy. TO me- 49,,
| "a request?'' asked the captain -
"Then damn your requestI' cried the soth-
eran. "You sneaking Puritan, go back to
your committees =, - =, - 49, r..
Nick and Pete, with angry snarls. drew
closer Frank stood Arm. captain, ;" he
asked, what do you mean to do with the
boy?'' - ~ -
The captain came down one step. 'To
wreck himl' he answered ITO spoil, by God.
the thing you care fort'' = -
! Anger boiled UP in :, Franks breast, and
carried him away. He strobe closer, and
seized sotheran by the sleeve. Captain
well ~ - -. III, -...
l "Three minutes with you in a chamber.
Candles, and your pistols. ~ -
The captain threw off his clasp "No!s'
| he cried Damn you, 'tis my turn nowl
You had your chance and lost It, Elery,
by God III ruin you, and begin this night .
Come DOWN. answered Frank vehement
| ly. He twisted his cane in his. hands, and
drew out,the short, light blade. Here, under
the lamp I have a sword bring yours. " r
The captain hesitated the temptation was
strong - Against his own longer weapon
Frank would stand small chance. But his re-
venge was too we'll planned he put the op-
portunity by, and laughed. E
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= by heayenI" cried Frank, "you shall lose
him or fight for him. Pete, stop him -
But as Pete, with snarl: Of joy at the per
mission sprang forward at Tabb, Roger came
in between, stretching out his hands. Mas
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