The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-09-17

The words told on the mob, many of
them being only small depositors, and
Barnett found himself without open
support He was silent. Rayburn Mil
Ter, who had come up behind the mob
and was now in the church. went to
Craigs side. Many thought he was
proffering his legal services.
zone word, Mr.. Craig,'' he said,
touching the quivering arm of the
banker.
ooh, you're no loser," said Craig,
turning on him. 'There was nothing to
your credit
II know that" whispered Miller, 'but
| as attorney for the Bishops I have a
right to ask if their money is SAFE"
The eyes of the banker went to the
ground.
"1t's gone-every cent of it, he said.
ut was their money that tempted Win
ship. He'd never seen such large pile
| at once"
"You don't mean But Miller felt
the utter futility of the question on his
tongue and turned away. Outside he
met Jeff Dukes, one of the town mar
shals, who had been running and was
very red in the face and out of breath.
SIS that mob in thar" he asked.
eyes, and quiet now" said Miller.
''Let them alone. The important thing
is to put the police on Winship's track
Come back downtown"
**I'll have to git the particulars from
a 1cf
1oser?"
mo, but some Of my clients are, and
I'm ready to stand any expense to
catch the thief
"Well, I'll see you in minute, and
We'll heat all the wires out of town.
I'll see you in a minute'
Farther down the street Miller met
Dolly Barclay. She had come straight
from her home, in an opposite direc-
ton from the bank, and had evidently
| not heard the news.
I'm on my way to prayer meeting"
she smiled. ''I'm getting good to please
the old folks, butt She noticed his
pale face. "What is the matter? Has
anything''-
"Craig's bank has failed" Rayburn
told her briefly. ''He says Winship has
absconded with all the cash in the
vaults"
Dolly stared aghast. "And you
YOU
II had no money there" broke in
Miller. II was fortunate enough to es-
cape"
"But Alan-Mr. Bishop?" She was
studying his face and bordering 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 I do, it's in absolute confidence"
he said, with professional firmness.
mo one must know-not 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 too,
too much after all he has gone
throughv'
Miller touched his hat and started
on, but she joined him, keeping by his
| side like patient, pleading child. He
| marveled over her strength and won
| derful poise. II am taking you out of
your way, Miss Dolly" he said gently,
more gently than he had ever spoken
to her before.
II only want to know if Alan has
heard. Do-do tell me that"
mo; he's at home. shall ride out
as soon as l 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 low, uncer-
tain voice, that it has broken my
heart. Tell him love him more than
I ever did and that shall stick to him
always"
Miller turned and took off his hat,
giving her his hand.
"And I believe you will do it," he
said. Hes a lucky dog, even if he
has just struck the ceiling. l know
| him, and your message will soften the
blow. But it's awful-simply awful!
I can't now see how they can possibly
get from under it,
"Well. tell him. said Dolly, with a
little, soundless sob in her throat, tell
him what told you"
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