Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-08-27


There's one room | think might
be vacant tonight" then. to him
self, and seven others, If you want
ed them"
Very well, here's a dollar to hold
room for me. If I'm not here bv
eight o'clock. you can rent it," and
he tossed silver dollar on the table
You can find your way back here,
hope. sir" AZ the stranger was
nearing the door.
Not the least doubt OF it," then.
n, if n sudden thought struck him:
Where do you suppose they have
held this unfortunate young man
village jail?"
There amt such "A thing. Had one
once, but, as it lay empty for years.
it was rented TO Teller what raises
hens. l think Barnett is KEEP in the
constable's house-little gray stone
cottage near the mcetin'"
THANK you; good-day," and the
little man disappeared through the
doorway. Mr.. Bowcrsox followed
his guest outdoors and watched him
go down the road at a swinging gait
until he disappeared from view.
IF was to make rough guess,
/ sh'ud say that was one o. the
young mans folks, but, if he is, he
took the young fellcr's predicamcnt
mighty ca'm-hl<e. Well, what does
il matter to me, anyway? wisht
| had a hundred like him that's all ="
and he went back 20 his doze by the
bar TO dream of TIE prosperity that
NXnll1 t,, s Ia.
were all like the man in the snuffy
brown suit Meanwhile the object OF
his complimentary thoughts was
swinging along at brisk pace.
Though small, in walking his great
strength of muscle was manifest.
There was nothing light or graceful
in his movements, bat he strobe on
with the clumsy power of bull
You landed here at the right mo-
ment. was the thought running
through his mind as he made his way
along, keeping furtive outlook for
the meeting house.
IF this chap is worthy OF the girl.
he shall have her. but first we must
sec about getting him free He Ger
tainly succeeded in placing himself
in nice corner, but if she loves him,
we shall get him out OF it,"
He stepped aside to allow a cnr-
rage to pass, a handsome turnout
with gold-mounted harness and
sumptuous fittings. a rather hand
some. military-looking man. with a
gray mustache, lolled back on the
cushions. He was dressed with quiet
elegance, and pulled lazily on his
cigar.
The little man eyed him for a
moment searching!y, and then gave
vent to hoarse laugh, which the
man in the carriage must have
heard, If the swift horses had not
by that time carried him out of ear
shot. The little man. after looking
at the vehicle for a moment, shook
his head and passed on his way.
Bears his years well. hang him"
he muttered. And thus is virtue re-
warded," and he laughed again.
How glad he will be to see me.
nave a favor to ask and | don't think
he will refuse to grant it," He had
no trouble in finding the place he
wanted. for around the little building
was group Of the townspeople.
talking eNcitedly The center of the
gathering was very stout man. in
species Of uniform of dark blue.
much faded. and who seemed TO be
the center Of interest
What you folks biamin' me for?"
he was cXpostulating as the little
man in brown drew near. Il had
to do my duty a. seen il. The
young man won't bc none the wuss
for little rest away from the push.
IL he's inAercent. why. he'll get free
soon enough. 1t amt often as JUS
tice makes a mistake But don't
you alls be too ALFRED sure that he
IS inherent" wagging his groteSoue
head sagely The town sympathies
were evidently with the young man.
and the village constable was the
object of unkind remarks.
The subject OF the discussion was
just at this time reading in the room
that had been allotted 10 him a. q
cell II was comfortably furnished.
and but for the fact that he was q
prisoner, he had nothing Of impor-
lance TO complain Of What he re-
GREETED was the thought that he
must soon leave his comfortable
quarter and be Transferred TO the
county Jail. where he was sure not
30 fare so well. II would have nad-
his confinement less burdcnsouc.
too. 81 he could have gotten some
news ~ Grace. but not word had
como 10 him since THAT awful nigrf
She was Frustrated when the intcIi.