The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-07-03

turDed over the news" as Frank flung
himself of the chair where he was
seated. and walked back and forth with
q nervous air, as il 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
he poor fellows story is true. That
need not interfere with my plans"
But she will never forget Barnett.
You don't know what a will that little
woman possesses said James. .To
tell the truth, I would rather see her
his wife than yours"
1t was well that he did not notice
the expression Of anger hat came over
his brothers face as he said this. for
1T was not pleasant, but Frank could
control his features, and the cloud was
but q passing nj
IL thank o for your good opinion.
Perhaps If I had been favored by for
tune in capturing an heiress 1 might
nave lived as virtuous a life as you
with a sneering information in his
voice.
Nov, that you are frank enough in
saying that you prefer the schools
teacher to me. l will give you a piece Of
interesting news"
anne regarded the other with a GER
well that he should anger him.
Il have made arrangements that cam
not fail to get hold Of that agreement
"Ah!"
"When it is in my possession 1 shat,
pc IN a position to dictate terms. You
VIII be interested in helping me in
this marriage, because otherwise /
should be tempted to make the paper
pupllc, and then every n you have
In the world will go to your wife's re-
latives."
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
lhat the paper is in your possession
ne said, cautiously, 1--WE may be able
TO come to an arrangement"
We'll, I expect in a few days to
snow Q that I am not building q
house of cards" And then, going owe
to his brother, he laid his hand on his
arm. In the meantime, Jimmy. I am
sure that you will not resort to any
double dealing that would prejudice
my case"
For a second their eyes met, but
1T was James Ellison who first looked
away.
Il will do nothing for a week.. he
said. Then I vii act as I wish"
"A week be it." replied Frank. "And
where is Grace now?"
Il think you will find her in the a
den. Now, don't make yourself absurd
You know the poor child has had rou
BILE enough OF late"
Don't fear that I shall do anything
to make her unhappy. / can be very
agreeable when I wish INC he went
out and left his brother alone.
II he really could get hold OF the
paper he might nave 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 that he would never
care to marry. It is the money thai
he wants, and nothing more. BAH"
with an angry gesture. Rather than
throw her IN he arms of such a ras-
cal, l-I-but pshawi What am ]
talking about? She loves the other
and this cunning rogue could never win
her In a 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
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Birds in their little nests agree
ne quoted, but not birds Of prey! How
James would like to show me the door
II he was not afraid Of what I nigh,
90, II is pleasant to think that 1 shan
soon have q weapon in hand that will
keep him, IL rightly used, in subiec-
ton. 1t Is mighty unfortunate thai
man should have been captured. Il
complexities matters and makes my
work doubly hard
He entered the garden. which
though small, contained some fine old
trees, and under the shadow Of these
q young girl was seated. She had a
book in her lap, but did not appear to
be reading. A sombre and pathetic
figure in her duh, black dress.
Now, then. look pleasant" he said
to htTnself as, at the sound Of his steps
on h gravel. h arose and came to-
ward him.
Il IAN see that you have heard the
good news" she said. "You show it in
your face"
Il must have a very speaking face
then, my dear" az 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 he did not seem to I'M
destand. why, they have found the
real criminal, and now it will be i'm
possible for them to hold.poor Dick
any longer"
''The deuce! She can think Of moth.
Ing but that fellow" murmured ELI.
son, under his breath. but he took care
that she should not see thai the sub.
ject was unpleasant to him.
Your father certainly did not men
ton that q suspect had been captured
by the police, but it seems the fellow
strenuously denies his guilt, and, fol
all We know. ma be able to prove al
alibi. So your friend, the school.
teacher, is far from being a free mar
as yet
"oh, dear, and / thought that the
worst was over her eyes growing
dim.
We'll. we can only hope for the
best" he said soothingly, for he saw
that to keep in her good graces ii
would not do to show any antagonist
toward Barnett. II am afraid, though
that in their eagerness the police have
seized upon a poor man who has onl,
his previous bad record against him
If young Barnett is innocent, he vii
get free. The law seldom makes a mis-.
take. In the meantime / would no
brood SO much on the subject. You
ought to get away from yourrelf and
your thoughts more. Come, what de
IyOu Say@tO a. drive his afternoon TIN