The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-07-03

pawnbrokers shop in this city. They
J have found the man who pawned it,
and. though he denies that he had
anything to do with the crime, they
have still hopes of getting him to con-
feSs. Why, you seem very much dis
turbed over the news" as Frank flung
himself out Of the chair where he was
seated, and walked back and forth with
a nervous air, as If unable to keep still
in one place.
and what might this fellow call
| himself" he asked, as he paused by
his brothers chair
He rejoices in the name Of 'Reddy,'
as the police know him. What his real
name is no one knows"
Frank Ellison looked relieved, and
went back quietly to his seat.
Well, perhaps they will find that
the poor fellows story is true That
need not interfere with my plans"
But she will never forget Barnett
! You don't know what will that little
woman possesses" said James "To
tell the truth, 1 would rather see her
his wife than yours"
1t was well that he did not notice
the expression of anger that came over
his brothers face as he said this, for
1t was not pleasant, but Frank could
but a passing one.
II thank you for your good opinion.
Perhaps If l had been favored by for
tune In capturing an heiress 1 might
have lived as virtuous life as YOU"
| with sneering information in his
voice.
Now, that you are frank enough in
saying that you prefer the school
teacher to me, will give you a piece of
| interesting news
James regarded the other with a GER
tain uneasiness, wondering if it were
we'll that he should anger him.
nave made arrangements that can
not fail to get hold of that agreement. -
/ "Ah!"
when it is in my possession I shall
be In position to dictate terms. You
VIII be interested in helping me in
this marriage, because otherwise 1
should be tempted to make the paper
pubic, and then every penny you have
IN the world will go to your wifes re-
latves."
James Ellison was silent, wishing
that he had not provoked his brother.
But, after all, this might be mere
bravado.
When can you prove beyond doubt
Ina mat the paper is in your possession"
he said, cautiously, I'VE may be able
to come to an arrangement"
We'll, | expect in a few days to
SHOW. you that [ am not building a
house of cards." And then, going over
to his brother, he laid his hand on his
4 arm. In the meantime, Jimmy, am
sure that you will not resort to any
double dealing that would prejudice
my case
For second their eyes met but
1T was James Ellison who first looked
away.
Il will do nothing for a week" he
said. Then ."1iiii act as 1 wish"
"A week be it, replied Frank. "And
where is Grace now?"
Il think you will find her in the gar
den. Now, don't make yourself absurd
| You know the poor child has had trou-
BILE enough of late"
Don't fear that I shall do anything
to make her unhappy. 1 can be very
agreeable when I wish" And he went
out and left his brother alone
IF he really could get hold of the
paper he might have the upper hand of
me- said James Ellison to himself
Unless, and he cast an anxious look
in the direction Of the safe, unless the
fortune could be placed out of his
reach. Without shat he would never
care to marry. 1t is the money that
he wants and nothing more. Bah!'
with an angry gesture Rather than
throw her In the arms Of such a ras-
cal, I---I---but pshaw! What am ]
talking about? She loves the other
and this cunning rogue could never wiz
her in century," And comforted by
this thought, he went to work again al
his accounts
Frank Ellison was smiling to himself
as he made his way down the stairs
as II something amused him greatly
Birds in their little nests agree
ne quoted, but not birds Of prey! How
James would like to show me the door
II ne was not afraid Of what I might
do. 1t is pleasant to think that shall
soon have weapon in hand that will
keep him, if rightly used, in subjec.
ton. 1t is mighty unfortunate thai
man should have been captured. 4
complexities matters and makes my
work doubly hard
He entered the garden, which
though small, contained some fine ole
trees, and under the shadow of these
J. young girl was seated. She had {
: book In her lap, but did not appear t.
be reading. sombre and pathetic
figure in her dull black dress.
Now, then, look pleasant" he sait
to himself as, at the sound Of his steps
+ on the gravel, she arose and came to-
; ward him.
II can see that you have heard thu
good news" she said. You show it IL
/ your face
! Il must have very speaking face
then, my DEAR" as he took her hand
; and pressed it warmly What is the
good news that you refer to?'
why, surely papa must have TOLD
, you?" Then, as ne did not seem to un.
destand, why, they have found the
real criminal, and now it will be i'm
possible for them to hold poor Dici
i any longer"
THE deuce! She can think of moth
J, ing but that fellow" murmured ELI
son, under his breath, but he took care
: that she should not see that the sub
| iect was unpleasant to him.
your father certainly did not men
ton that a suspect had been captured
l by the police, but it seems the fellow
5 strenuously denies his guilt, and, fo
: all we know, may be able to prove a,
alibi. So your friend. the school
| teacher, is far from being a free MAJ
as yeti
"oh, dear, and thought that tn
worst was over her eyes growing
2 dim.
!, We'll, we can only hope for tn
: best he said soothingly. for he say
8 that to keep in her good graces i
s would not do to show any antagonist
. toward Barnett. II am afraid, though
I that in their eagerness the police hay
seized upon poor man who has onl.
: his previous bad record against him
Ii young Barnett is innocent, he viii