The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-24
CHAPTER XIII.
FACE TO FACE.

James Ellison, entering his private
office one morning, was surprised to
ind a small, gray-haired man occupy
ing the principal chair. The intruder
had placed himself before the desk,
and, at the sound of steps, he
turned his head:
We'll, what is it,"
Il am surprised at your impu-
dence.' said Ellison, as he recog-
nized his unwelcome visitor as Hen
bricks. How on earth did you man
age to get in here when the doors
were locked?" and, as he said this,
he made a motion toward the cleo
trio bell in the wall.
Before you do that" said Job,
with a warning gesture, Just wait
and hear what l have to say won't
deta1n you long, and might perhaps
interest YOU.
Ellison stepped back ard did not
attempt to ring the bell, but he re-
garded the other with an unwelcome
eye.
II suppose you know" said Job,
coolly. that Barnett is free. and
may arrive here at any moment"
Il don't believe it," exclaimed Ell
lison. Il won't believe it,"
"Ho. ho You have betrayed your
self unwillingly." said Hendricks.
Ellison drew himself up with a
scornful air
Fellow, do you know to whom you
are speaking?"
Unfortunately, I do and am not
proud Of the fact"
Ellison advanced toward him, his
right hand extended in a threaten
Ing way, as il he would do injury to
the little man seated calmly at the
desk.
II 4
have but to open window and call
to the police. in order to have you
arreSted?"
I see no particular reason why
you should mot do it, with q smile
DO SO by all means, my dear fell
low
Ellison allowed his hands to fall
and then, surprised at the reception
of his threats. took a chair not fa1
from where Job was seated.
What do you want, anyway he
asked, after silence.
Very little. But why don't you sum.
mon in your policemen if you want to-
Mr.. James I1llison?"
! The other was silent
| Because there are others beside
myself who have reasons to fear 8
visit of the police. Now, then, ELI.
son, l believe you said that you were
| iAOS uA VAAl1lS lIdl your daughter
should marry Richard Barnett? An
I right?"
Ellison twisted uneasily in his
| chair:
"Of course, said that, but since the
young school teacher is under such q
| shadow-why, of course
WELL the shadow has been removed
If that is the only thing that worries
| you"
What do you mean by that?" asked
Ellison in arnazement.
| Exactly what I say. Let me tel
you that he may be released at any
moment" said Job, 'since the man who
is guilty has confessed
you seem to know great dea.
about this case" stammered Ellison
Much more, perhaps, than you
would care that I should know The
| person who calls himself your brother
is also involved
| my brother-absurd!"
mot SO ludicrous as you imagine.
! shall deal with him later"
You seem to have arranged things
to suit yourself" sneeringly. Il ar
astonished at your impudence, consid
ering that you are a prescribed man.
THAT may be true" receiving tn
statement coollly, but l have little
| business to transact on my own &C.
count Now young Barnett is free, OF
| soon will be, will you agree that he is
to marry your-well, the young lady
who is called Grace Ellison?"
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