Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-27

ieemed searching MS very soul.
Job took the haggard face In his
hands and examined It keenfy, as IL
ae were examining a bit of bricabrac
searching for the hidden mark of the
potter. Then he removed his hands
Ind turned away, walking up and down
he limits OF the little room.
Tn not sure whether I can trust
You or not. But you ought to know
hat I have a way OF rewarding those
who serve me we'll, and Of making 1t
rery unhealthy for those who deceive
me-"
'Yes-I-know that" replied Jebhs,
,rouching back, as II he feared his
companion.
There, there" and Hendricks patted
aim on the shoulder; II don't want to
.rizhten you when there is no neces-
,ity for 1t. Don't make 1t necessary
,or me to be harsh with you. Now tell
ne, has this ghost of a man been a
IF lately9"
"Oh, yes" Frightening up since the
storm had passed. TT was him that
aad a hand in that affair on Fifth ave-
nue the other night; that, we think,
was handled like n Of his jobs"
"And you would know him If you
law him2"
'Bless We, 1 seen him onc't, but he's
/ masterful actor and makes up for
my part he means TO play.
"Humi" and Job continued his pac-
ng up and down the room. He was
beginning to feel that the ask he had
before him was not a light one, and
would he aver be left free enough 10
barry II out to success2 You are no
friend of this man?" he asked, as II
aot entirely free from suspicion OF his
guest.
NO; I don't know as anybody is.
Ye see, it's this way: When he has
/ plan of work on hand, why he
sends for the men he wants, n
they meets him wherever he happens
10 Ak. I guess few ever see him
lookin' his real self, but a bit O.
vritin' fell into my hands I knew to
be his, and 1t was main like that piece
you showed me. I KEEP 1t cause 1t
was so queer, and amt likely never to
.orget It,"
well, you have done me a service
I'll remember, too" said Hendricks
heartily. Now, remember, If you
serve me we'll you shall lose nothing
ly q retainer-there will be more com
ing as soon as you have earned 1t.
Anyway, If o are in want, come to
me and I will see that you have enough
to keep you going"
Now, that's the kind of talk I like
to hear exclaimed Jebbs, with a Law
lsh display Of teeth. 1T ain't In my
line o. work to give a mar away, but
this one is such a high and mighty
cuss, and puts on such airs that / guess
none O. the boys would be sorry to see
him druv out O. business" then with
a sly wink, IT suppose now you
couldn't gin me a hint how you mean
to manage him7"
do you want me to warn you again
to tend to your own affairs" and Hen
bricks made q threatening gesture that
caused the other to shrink back In
alarm, real or assumed.
There, ! forgot you was 80 techy on
the subjec', ye know; as I am amin
to help We, it's natural l should feel
some interes'."
You need only what choose to tell
YOU" replied Job, grumpily, land now"
an he took UP the candle, II will show
you out, for 1t Is time ! went to sleep,
and you would do we'll to do the same"
and he led the way to the stairs.
go on ahead" m~otioning to Jebbs
to precede him. "Ill hold the light 80
you won't break your neck"
BLESS ye, I'm kind O. used to findin'
my way bout a house in the dark,
but thank ye kindly just the same"
and humming a gay tune the strange
man went DOWN Lne BldlTS.
Remember that o are not to let
anyone know where I am" said Job as
he stood on the step before the house
shading the candle with his hand.
mo one at all7" asked the other.
Hendricks eyed him for q moment,
suspiciously.
when I say no one that Is enough"
well I want sure you meant every
one-ye see there must be a lot o yer
friends what would like to see we
after bein' gone 80 long"
For the present not a word-not q
word to any one" said Hendricks, de-
cidedly. And now good night. When
you have news, come here-you will
seldom fail to find me In"
"All right-you a expect me In q
few days, I take II. Time he was
heard from again." and with these
words he disappeared among the shad-
ows OF the garden.
Job stood there a moment, and then
blew out his candle. It needed such
keen eyes as his to follow that stink
ing figure slowly disappearing In the
distance. He caught sight Of him
again as he was passing through the
tunnel that ran through the old factory
building, and then. as II urged on by
a sudden impulse. he laid the candle on
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late visitor. When he came into the
street he crossed without being seen
to the other side Of the way, and be-
hind a pile Of rubbish peered out to
see II anything peculiar would happen.
Jebbs was pursuing his way, look
ing neither to right nor left. Job,
Sinking along in the shadows, watched
him until they arrived In this way at
the end of the block. Perhaps, after
all, his suspicious Of Jebbs were I'M
just. He hoped they were, for he felt
that he could not be too careful to
ward Off any attempt al treachery.
Then ne noticed what was q peculiar
sight in that shabby neighborhood, a
black coupe drawn up near the street
lamp on the corner.
"Ho! no! Could he have come in
a carriage?" muttered Job 10 him
self. This is getting to be inter
esting."
His visitor had reached the corner,
and paused there for a moment, look
Ing up and down the street. Then;
out Of the coupe stepped a man, who,
walking forward, laid his hand on
Jebb's shoulder. The latter started
with a violent gesture, but presently
down, and they stood there for
some moments in conversation.
II would give a good deal to know
what they are talking about" NUT
tered Hendricks. II was a fool to
the fellow; but / must have conf
dence In some one. and only those of