Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-10-22

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stractedly at the fire.
In about five minutes the former
seemed to have found what he wanted
and said:
Now, If you will take seat in the
chair. Charles, l will hurry up, SO you
can return home early and have
goodssleep. 1t is rather late now-aft-
err H."
He looked at his watch as he spoke,
and my master took seat in large
comfortable operating chair. He threw
himself back into it and closed his eyes
for moment.
Now, Charles, look Mt me and yield
yourself to my influence" DIR. Squires
said. Remain in as passive condi-
ton MS possible"
My master sat up and looked dream
lily at the man, while the doctor slowly
made passes before his eyes.
He was hypnotizing him not against
his will, but with his full consent.
Miss Stetson breathed hard and with
difficulty restrained scream. placed
warning hand on her arm. She con-
trolled herself with marvellous power
and waited patiently for further de-
veiopments.
In few moments my master was re-
duced to a perfectly helpless condition.
he was merely an automaton obeying
the will of DR.. Squires. The latter
smiled quietly to himself.
Now, Charles, you do not remember
any of your past life, do you" he
asked.
mo. Only the present"
you feel tired and weary, don't
your"
"Yes; very tired"
'Well, rouse yourself and do my bid
ding with alacrity."
Certainly. What is it? 1 feel fresh
enough for anything"
II thought So"
Then after short pause:
II want you to be as shrewd and
alert as possible tonight, for have a
very difficult mission for you. You
know the large mansion on the main
road just as you turn of from Gates
ayenueY"
My master nodded.
"Well, that house is occupied by DIR.
Chalmers, rich old fogy, who has
plenty of valuable articles in the man.
sion. want you to go there and bring
back to me all that you can collect.
You must then go down the main high
way until you reach the house with
two elm trees in front of it. Open the
front door with key you will find in
your pocket. Enter 1t and 60 into the
first bedroom on the right on the upper
landing, undress yourself and 60 to
bed. Sleep there until morning, and
when you awake you will remember
nothing of tonight's proceedings"
Again my master bowed his assent
and waited for further instructions.
Here are your pistol and dark lam
term" the doctor continued, bringing
out from secret drawer in his desk
the two articles mentioned.
II want to caution you particularly
tonight" he added. 1.-THE house is well
protected. There are burglar alarm, a
watchdog and several manservants in
the house. You must be extremely care
full or you will be caught. Now, do you
understand all?"
Eyes, l understand"
He made movement as II to pick
up the pistol from the desk, but felt
that my time had come, and stepped
quickly out of the closet and seized the
weapon. Before DR.. Squires could re
cover from his surprise had him GOV.
cred with my own pistol, while the 9th
er one was pointed at my master.
did not know what the latter might
attempt to do in his hypnotic state.
"You are caught, doctor" said as
calmly as possible under the circum
stances. "Do not attempt to move OF
will shoot you dead"
The swarthy face paled trifie, and
then his eyes wandered toward my
master. saw his intention imme
diately.
IF you order him to help you, will
shoot you first and then disarm him."
said. You are the one I'm after, and
I shall have you or kill you"
He had not spoken, but knew that
his alert mind was active. decided
to cover him into submission If posi-
BILE.
'I'm not alone here tonight" added
a moment later. 1.-THE house is sur,
rounded. Your servant is prisoner
and have help behind me-"
Mr.. Jaimson and Miss Stetso1
stepped from their hiding place. The
doctor uttered hasty exclamation
which never took the form Of distinct
words. He realized that 1t was impos
sible to deny his crime. There were
three witnesses to testify against him
well, guess the game is up" he
finally muttered.
A look of disgust and hatred entered
his face.
II had a suspicion from the first that
you might be detective in disguise
he said, scowling at me.
"You should have acted on that sus
picion earlier" replied, returning hi
scowl with smile.
Eyes, but we are young yet, and We
may meet again."
During this exchange of words my
master had stood perfectly still, star