Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-07-01


his son. and Just got round to the front
in time TO see Urbano plunging into
the fire. Suspecting his motive, his
master rushed after him, and was
within a yard OF him when a heavy
beam, like a column of fire, strick
down the valet. He would ave been
burnt to death III the count had not
him out through the flames and smoke
at the risk of his life. AS, amidst ring
ing cheers, he staggered into the fresh
air, a piece of burning charcoal struck
him In the left eye. Urbano was taken
to the hospital, where the doctors
thought he could not live, but you see
they We're wrong.
so that's how he got the gray patch
and the SCARF
Yes. and that's why one shoulder
is drawn up to his cara sinew In his
back got scorched and then contrast
cd"
1T was brave Of the count TO risk
himself like that
He Is the kindest gentleman living"
replied Roberts warmly n ! viii say
TTrbano is grateful; and s o he ought,
for ii was that piece of burning a
coal striking him in the eye that lost
the count his sight a couple of years
later"
Nothing could save It?'
Nothing. Some nerves a got
singed and gradually d~ecayed. But he
had his reward way, for my young
mistress married him because she adj
mired his pluck and pitied him.
"A man must be a good master when
his servant is ready to give his life
for him. the Inspector remarked.
Aye, and / believe Urhano would
give his life for him tomorrow IL neces-
sary. AS 1t is, he watches him like a
dog, and / often think he knows what
passes, in the counts mind, for ne
hands him things before he has time
| to ask for them. and Ii Urbano is away
in any part Of the house. he will harry
back to his master when he wants him,
and before he has had time TO call for
him, / have seen that myself over ana
over again
There is much sympathy between
them" Foundes suggested.
II ppo that's What it's called
the butler answered. Now who is
this?" he continued a second later.
frownlng at a possible disturbance as
he heard footsteps outside.
Before ne could rise the door sud-
denly opened, and Dunstan Burbage
stood on the threshold, pale and tired
looking, dust on his clothes, a haunting
anxiety in his ey es. He looked at the
butler, who rose and remained dumb
from surprise. then turning TO the man
who was a stranger TO him, he said:
"Ar you Inspector Foundes
Yes. sir" the detective answered.
II am Duastan Burhage and ! have
come to give myself up 70 you, he
said.
The inspector stared at him In as
constituent, for nothing could amaze
him more than the voluntary appear
ance Of one whom. the most stringent
search had failed to discover.
II did not know OF the murder or or
the suspicious concerning myself until
today. when / read them In this paper.
! It's nearly a week DID, Dunstan said,
producing a weekly journal.
# must give you the usual caution.
sir, that anything you say may pc USED
against you, the inspector told him.
INC harm can come of speaking the
truth now or any ether time" Dunstan
replied, with an air Of frank resolution.
Foundes looked at the white, hag-
gard face and weary eyes of the man
before him, and told himself he must
not be taken in by an ingenious man
ner or a winning appearance. lie mad
made up his mind regarding Burbage,
and 1T was his duty TO prove, II ne
could, that his convictions were right.
Il suppose you wish to arrest me I!
Dunstan said.
IF / do you will be unable TO give
evidence at the inquest; so for the
present ! prefer to keep you under
surveillance"
when will the inquest be held2'
THE day after tomorrow"
II am glad ii win be so soon. for l
suppose ii will decide matters so Tar
as I am concerned"
II think 1t very likely, sir" Foundes
answered decisiyely.
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