The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-07-01

his son. and Just got round to the front
n ima to see Urbano plunging into
the fire. %suspecting his motive. his
master rushed after him. and was
beam. like a column of fire. struck
down tho valet He would have been
burnt to death If the count had not
dragged him from under it, and carried
him out through the flames and smoke
at the risk of his life. AS, amidst ring
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 were wrong"
$50 that's how he got the gray patch
and the lcar?"
Yes, n that's why one shoulder
is drawn up to his cara sinew in his
back got scorched and hen contract
ed"
1T was brave of the count to risk
himself like that"
He is the kindest gentleman living"
replied Roberts warmly and l will say
Urhano. is grateful; and SO he ought,
for 1t vas that piece OF burning char
coal striking him in the eye that lost
the count his sight q couple Of years
later"
Nothing could save it,"
Nothing. Some nerves had got
singed and gradually decayed. But he
had his reward n 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 1 believe Urbano would
give his life for him tomorrow If neces-
sary. AS it is, he watches him like u
dog. and l often think he knows what
passes in the counts mind. for he
hands him, thinpC hafnya hn hos time
TO ask for them, n If Urbano is away
in any part of the house. he will hurry
back TO his master when he wants him,
and before he has had time to call for
him. l have seen that myself over and
over again."
them" Foundes suggested.
Il suppose that's what it's called"
the butler answered. Nov who is
this" he continued a second later,
frowning at a possible disturbance as
he heard footsteps outside.
Before he 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 eyes. He looked at the
butler. h rose and remained dumb
from surprise; then turning to the man
who was a stranger to him, he said:
Are you Inspector ~l'oundes?'
Yes, sir" the detective answered..
Il am Dunstan B%urbage and 1 have
come to give myself up to YOU he
said.
The inspector stared at him in as
constituent. for nothing could amaze
him more han the voluntary appear
ance Of one whom the most stringent
search had failed to discover.
Il did not know of the murder or of
the suspicious concerning myself until
today, when l read them in this paper.
Its nearly a week DID," Dunstan said,
producing a weekly journal.
Il must give You the usual caution.
sir, that anything o say may be used
against o the inspector told him.
No harm can come of speaking the
truth now or amy other time" Dunstan
replied, with an air of frank resolution.
Foundes looked at the white, hag-
face and Weary eyes of the man
him, ~ told himself he must
not be taken in by ar ingenious man
ner or a winning appearance. He had
made up his mine regarding Burbage,
and 1t was his duty TO prove. If he
could, that his convictions We're right.
II suppose YOU wish to arrest me-"
said.
If do YOU will be unable to give
evidence at the inquest; so for thu
present 1 prefer to keep You under
surveillance"
When will the inquest be held"
The day after tomorrow"
II am glad 1t Will be SO soon. for ]
1t will decide matters SO far
as | am concerned"
Il think 1t very likely, sir" Foundes
answered decisively.