The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-06-26

and taking three fves from the top,
spread them on the table, restoring the
roll to his coat again.
There's for the present. am glad
to know that he is occasionally heard
from. When you next learn of his
whereabouts let me know. and you
shall have five hundred dollars-that
is If your story is true
The other stuck the money away in
his coat and winked expressively.
"Mebbe by the time I let you know
his stand, likes not he would skip fore
We got there, said he
I'll run the risk-f1nd out who he Is.
He is one man here, and another there,
but want to lay him by the heels,'
and his face darkened over.
What for-what for---?" and for
a moment Jebbs eagerly leaned for
ward. Hendricks pushed him back
with an oath, and strobe over to the
window, where he stood for moment
looking out on the garden. Then he
turned, and, walking back, laid his
hand on the others arm.
You ought to know me by reputa-
ton, that I don't allow anyone to pry
into my business"
der the shine of the bright eyes that
seemed searching his very soul.
Job took the haggard face in his
hands and examined it keenly, as If
he were examining bit Of bricabrac
searching for the hidden mark Of the
potter. Then he removed his hands
Z and turned away, walking up and down
the limits of the little room.
I'm not sure whether I can trust
you or not. But you ought to know
that have a way of rewarding those
who serve me we'll, and of making it
very unhealthy for those who deceive
me-"
"Yes-I-know that" replied Jebhs,
crouchirg back, as If he feared his
companion.
There, there" and Hendricks patted
him on the shoulder; II don't want to
frighten you when there is no neces-
sity for it. Don't make it necessary
for me to be harsh with you. Now tell
me, has this ghost of man been heard
of lately?"
"Oh, yes" Frightening up since the
had hand in that affair on Fifth ave-
nue. the other night; that, we think.
was handled like one of his jobs"
"And you would know him if you
saw him."
"Bless We, seen him onc't, but he's
Z masterful actor and makes up for
any part he means to play"
"Hum!'' and Job continued his pac-
ing up and down the room. He was
beginning to feel that the task he had
before him was not light one, and
would he ever be left free enough 10
carry it out to success? You are no
friend of this MANI" he asked. as If
not entirely free from suspicion of his
guest.
mo; I don't know as anybody is.
Ye see, it's this way: When he has
a plan of work on hand, why he
sends for the men he wants, and
they meets him wherever he happens
to fix I guess few ever see him
iookin' his real self, but bit O
writin' fell into my hands l knew to
be his, and it was main like that piece
YOU showed me. I KEEP it cause it
was so queer, and amt likely never to
forget it,
well, you have done me a service
TIL remember, too" said Hendricks
heartily. Now, remember, If you
serve me well you shall lose nothing
by it. What have given you is mere
ly retainer-there will be more COM
ing as soon as you have earned 1T.
Anyway, If you are In want, come to
me and I will see that you have enough
to keep you going
Nov, that's the kind Of talk I like
to hear exclaimed Jebbs, with law
sh display Of teeth. 1T amt In my
line O. work to give man 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
sly wink, II suppose now you
couldn't gin me hint how you mean
to manage him."
do you want me to warn you again
to tend to your own affairs and Hen
bricks made threatening gesture that
caused the other to shrink back in
alarm real or assumed.
There, I forgot you was so techy on
the subjec', We know; as I am amin
to help We, It's natural should feel
some interes'."
you need only what choose to tell
you" replied Job, grumpily, land now,'
as he took up the candle, Il will show
you out, for it is time went to sleep.
q and you would do well to do the same, "
and he led the way to the stairs.
Go on ahead" motioning to Jebbs
to precede him. "I'll hold the light SO
you won't break your neck"
BLESS We, I'm kind O. used to findin'
my way bout house in the dark,
but thank We kindly just the same, y
and humming a gay tune the strange
man went down the stairs.
Remember that you are not to let
anyone know where am" said Job as
he stood on the step before the house
shading the candle with his hand.
mo one at an?' asked the other.
Hendricks eyed him for moment,
suspiciously.
when 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 SO long"
For the present not word-not a
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"
Il ''AIl right-you can expect me in a
few days, I take it. Time he was
Il heard from again., and with these
words he disappeared among the shad-
ows of the garden.
B JOB stood there a moment, and then
blew out his candle. 1t needed such
+ keen eyes as his to follow that stink
\ ing figure slowly disappearing In the
i distance. He caught sight of him
4 again as he was passing through the
1 tunnel that ran through the old factory
building, and then, as If urged on by
\ q sudden impulse. he laid the candle on
4 the steps and ran noiselessly after his
y late visitor. When he came into the
street he crossed without being seen
4 to the other side of theSHay, and be-