The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-08-03

The words told on the mob. many OF
them being only small depositors, and
Barnett found himself without opcg
support. He was silent. Rayburn Mil.
her. who had come up behind the mon
and was now in the church, went IN
Craig's side. Many thought he was
proffering his legal services.
"Ore word. Mr.. Craig" he said.
touching the quivering arm of the
banker.
oh. you're no loser said Craig.
turning on him. There was nothing to
your credit"
Il know that" whispered Miller, but
as attorney for the Bishops | have a
right to ask if their money is safe"
The eyes OF the banker went to the
ground.
It's gone--every cent of It." he said.
at was their money that tempted Win
ship. He'd never seen sucb a large pile
at once"
You don't mean But Miller felt
the utter futility of the question on his
tongue and turned away. Outside lie
met Jeff Dukes. one of the town mar
sh3ls. who had been running and was
very red in the face and out of breath.
"is that mob in thar?' be asked.
"Yts. and quiet now said Miller.
"Let them alone. The important thing
is to put the police on Winship's track.
Conc back downtown"
IN have TO git the particulars from
Craig fust,' said Dukes. Are you
loser"
NO. but some of my clients are. and
I'm ready to stand any expense to
catch the thief"
We'll. I'll see you in q minute. and
well heat all the wires out of town.
Ill see you in n minute"
Farther down the street Miller met
Dolly Barclay. She had come straight
frcm her home, in an opposite direc-
ton from the bank. and had evidently
no; heard the news.
I'm on my way 10 prayer meeting"
she smiled. I'm getting good to please
the old folks. but She noticed his
pale face. What is the matter? Has
anything
"Craig's bank has failed" Rayhuvn
told her briefly. He says Wiuship has
absconded with all the cash in the
vaults"
Dolly stared aghast. And you
you
81 had no money there" broke in
Miller. Il was fortunate enough to es-
cape"
But Alan-Mr. BlshopT' She was
ct1dVfnU hfc f0an md tnn1ppinsr his
unwonted excitement. Had they
money there?'
Miller did not answer, but she would
not be put aside.
Tell me-" she urged: tell me that"
IF | do. it's In absolute confidence"
he said. with professional frmness.
NO one must know-nOt a soul-that
they were depositors. for much de-
ponds on it. If Wilson knew they We're
hard up, he might drive them TO the
wall. They were not only depositors,
but they lose every cent they have
$4,000 in a lump"
He saw her catch her breath. and her
lips moved mutely. as if repeating the
words he had just spoken. Poor
Alan!' he heard her say. This is loo.
too much after all he has gone
through
Miller touched his hat and started
on. but she Joined him. keeping by his
side Ike a patient, pleading child. He
marveled over her strength and won
derful poise. Il am taking you out or
your way. Miss Dolly" he said gently,
more gently than he had eve spoken
to her before.
Il only want to know if Alan has
heard. Do-do tell me that"
No; he's at home. | shall ride ont
as soon as | get the matter In the
hands of the police"
She put out her slender. shapely hand
and touched his arm.
Tell him." she said in n low. uncer-
tain voice. that ii has broken my
heart. Tell him | love him more than
| ever Gid and that | shall stick to hun
always"
Miller turned and took off his hat,
giving her his hand.
And | believe you will do it." he
said. Hes a lucky dog. ever If he
has just struck the ceiling. | know
him. and your message will soften the
blow. But it's awful-simply awful!
] can't now see how they can possibly
get from under it,"
We'll, tell him." said Dolly. with q
little. soundless sob in her throat, tell
him what | told you"