The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-03-04
M YNHEER JOE.
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BY ST. GEORGE RATHBoRNE
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CorrR1o Ro8ER

Dc always dL Tic ChDV" VI 49, 49,
so that signal will fetch him up. I've
seen the baron in many places since
coming to Cairo, but never has Colo
mel Taylor been more than fifty feet
away"
"And the other shadow" pursues
Joe, whose mind is working upon
subject.
sHe is a dark-skinned fellow-a ma
tive of India, believe. You know
the baron leaves Cairo for Bombay
or Calcutta soon, and this man will
be of great use to him there"
"See here" says Joe. quietly. II re-
member sucn fellow. He caught
my eye on the square at the time l
noticed the disturbance. He made
me think of my faithful Kassee. which
fact causes me to remember him. At
the time he was just back of Tanner;
indeed, not five feet separated them"
"Just So" remarks Sandy, signifi.
cantly.
IAN idea strikes me-"
"Well, let's hear it."
SIT is possible that had Tanner been
forced into conclusions with the baron,
he would have been set upon by these
Thugs"
Il am positive Of it."
"Such a thing would explain the
confident assurance Of the barou."
eyes"
"A brilliant thought comes to me.
Sandy"
Il can guess it. old fellow"
ssIn knocking Demosthenes Tanner
out, was really doing him the great
est favor" \
mo doubt Of It.,
"Saving his life
t'They would have nearly or quite
finished him.
"If she could only be induced to see
the thing in that light
depend upon it. Joe. my dear fell
low, she shall. I myself will under
take to open her eyes"
God bless you, Sandy~
some good turn deserves another.
You gave me monopoly of your
startling news, and that is something
I can never repay. Rest assured that
when Sandy Barlow has had his tete-
a-tete with Miss Molly she will believe
you god"
Heavens, don't draw it too strong,
my boy"
81 shall deceive her only in one
thing"
what Is that?"
"You knew or suspected the truth
when you rushed into the breach"
.That will hardly do, for you remem-
Der l thought the small man was her
father"
"Bosh Don't tell her that-she will
| feel insulted-thinks the old governor
is the handsomest in the world. No,
no, you must have suspected the truth
beforehand-we'n give you the bene-
fit of the doubt. anyway"
"Take a look across-as I live, that
little fiend is himself telling Molly
the truth. Notice the look upon her
| face-she can't wholly believe him.
Confound the villain. he's got the start
of me! Now. what am to do, my
good friendT
| Joe has been considerably shaken
| up by what he has just seen, and he
| turns to his companion for consola-
ton.
emergency, and quickly responds:
leave Miss Molly to me, Joe. I'll
1ndo all that rascal has built up, and
establish you in her heart more firm
| !y than ever" he says. at which the
traveller squeezes his hand in way
that marks his gratitude.
again I say bless you, my boy.
"What fix would be in, only for
your genius in arranging things"
Don't mention it. Time may DO
near at hand when poor Sandy shall
have need of your strong, right hand
who knOws?"
"And willingly shall it be placed at
his disposal. But. see here, ought
to have hand in my. own redemption
4 don't like the idea of standing
around doing nothing while y0h ac-
complish the work"
That's just like man of your size,
Joe. Well. 1 see no reason why you
shouldn't hold your end Of the logw
Good"
"While win over the daughter you
can be patching up the peace with the
awful dad"
Good heaven. face that tartar asainl
I'd sooner take whipping"
Hush! He's her dear old governor
"a savage I'll admit, someways, but
the better you know him the more
you'll find in Demos to admire. Dia-
mond in the rough. you see'
Exactly. Well, do admit 1 could
see something of sterling character
back of the exterior, Yes. I'd even
grow TO like the old bear. if need be. y
For Molly's saker' says Sandy, sly
ly.
! "For Molly's sake" returns Joe. uh-
abashed.
"See here. old chap, don't you think
| you're-well. rushing matters:"
How so?"