The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-05-29

ltor was Martin Frale, for he Is dead"
he said, at length.
Of that?"
Had it from the prison authorities
themselves
Then who is this man?" The other
raised his voice, and spoke in a more
animated way.
Henslow shrugged his shoulders.
i wish I was able to tell you, because
| am glad to do Ellison any service.
Frale communicated the story before
he died. No doubt he wants to tradeo on
the information."
That's likely enough, but he must
have the documents in the case to
speak SO boldly"
THAT may be all mere bravado.'
And he would take no money!"
That Is a poser. Didn't want any
money!"
Not a cent. ever when it was offered
to him.
That astonishes me-what a the
fellows object be?'
I'm afraid we shall have to wait and
find out" muttered the man with his
back to the window.
And he made no declaration OF what
he intended to do?" asked the lawyer,
after a moments pause.
NO, nothing Of the kind, except that
he seems to be interested in the young
school teacher"
Know him?"
Says he never saw him but onc in
his life, b he wants him to be free for
some reason or another. Urged Jim to
do all he could. and threatened things
If he did not"
THAT man, whoever he is, will bear
watching" was Henslow's comment as
he resorted to his glass again.
A chuckle came from the chair where
the other was seated.
Bless you, we don't intend to lose
sight of the chap while he is In the
neighborhood."
Job, clinging to the window sill.
smiled quietly to himself.
Then I wasn't wrong In thinking
that I was being watched"
He had no chance to hear anything
further Of what was being said in the
room, for the visitor had risen and now
moved to the door. The two men stood
there for a moment in deep conversa-
ton, but though he listened intently,
Job could not catch a word Of what
was being said.
He dropped to the ground from his
uncomfortable position, for he was anx-
ious if possible to catch a sight Of the
visitor when he came out
With this intention he slipped around
to the front Of the house and In the
shadow waited. a
Presently the door opened quietly, a
man popped out, his hat pulled down
over his eyes, 50 that the eager watcher
had no opportunity to get a good
glimpse Of his face. Then the man
stepped into the middle of the road,
looked about him for a moment, and set
off at a brisk pace down the street.
Job Hendricks had Just seen him
disappear among the shadows when
from the other direction a man sud
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breath.
He al a portly individual, and as he
came up to where Job was standing the
latter recognized him as the fat con-
stable he had seen h a day h~aranguing
the people before his house.
Nov we are in for it." muttered he
to himself "IIere is the law in search
of the prisoner"
The fat man drew up with a gulp and
a gasp and mopped his red face wildly
with his handkerchief
you seem to be excited, friend" said
Job, soothingly.
Excited? Well, I guess I be" Then
looking Hendricks over from head to
foot: Tn the own constable, and
I'm lookin' for a man what has skipped
from jail.
Sure Of it?"
How sure OF it7 Didn't he knock the
bars out, the murderous young villain?
Next time I get hold Of him he shan't
have any more privileges"
There was a ma just passed by
here on a run" said Job, thinking
of a ruse h would give the school
teacher a respite until he could find
out what his plans were.
Slim fellow in a light coat?"
Just so, and dark trousers. Come
out Of the house q minute ago." jerk
ing his thumb In the direction Of the
/ \ 1,x n W - MOTTO ri tLA= .I EEaaFE.
Must be the very man, and which
Hendricks pointed in the direction
the other visitor at h cottage had
taken.
The constable sighed and mopped
his brow vigorously.
"Phew! This is q job I Amt no
to the only gentleman criminal we
ever had to town. Well. so long,
stranger, and thank you kindly"
Then, with a mighty groan, he set
of on a run in the direction pointed
out. Job could not resist a laugh
at the grotesQue figure the man
made as he disappeared in the night.
Barnett come out through the gate.
For a moment h latter hesitated.
and then, recognizing his visitor in
the moonlight. advanced:
What, are you, still here?" he
asked, rather testify.
Exactly. and 1t seems that I was
Just ! n time to save you from being
captured"
What do you mean?"
Job told him OF his meeting with
the constable and how he had sent
that worthy off on the trail OF an
other
wei, you are a wonder" replied
Dick, at the same time puzzled that
a stranger had twice that day put
him under obligations. "Still the
poor man might as well have taken
me now as later"
"I wanted you to have all the time
possible for YOU talk. 1t may be
that you will not have the chance
again SO soon."
Barnett's face fell and he became
more serious.
You think, then, it will go hard
with me for taking leave as I did,"
mo doubt of it, but why go back?
You might remain in hiding until
your name is cleared Of the charge
But the other shook his head.
mo, no; that would look as IL I
We're guilty. Come, I think I can
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