Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-29

the quarry. l am afraid that is what
poor Vyse would do"
Poor" Vyse stood with his hands
thrust into his pockets, his face
white, his breath coming thick and
fast, and his eyes regarding the major
with a half-startled, halfferocious
glare.
"You see," said the major, still in
the same bland, amiable and specula-
/ tive tone, "if he took a careful aim he
would kill the unfortunate man with
out anyone being the wiser, and could
then escape and keep clear Of the
neighborhood until the affair blew
over. OF course, trust no such
ideas as these would enter poor Vyse's
| head, but all the same / do not think
! will give you this knife for him;
it might lead him to think of his re-
friend, would it not?"
Vyse struggled with his voice.
yes, IL would, guv'nor," he as
scented, hoarsely; but it wouldn't be
any more than that sly hound, Clifford
Raven, deserved"
oh come, my man." said the major
with gentle reproach, you really
mustn't use such language! You
really must not, indeed You take
your friend Vyse's injuries TOO much
to heart; anyone would think they
were your own"
Vyse started.
Besides. If anything happened to
this Mr. Raven, and it was remember
ed that you had spoken so violently
on Vyse's behalf, it would be kind of
awkward, wouldn't it? No, my friend,
do not let us indulge in hasty Ian.
guage. If you see Vyse, which is not
improbable, don't tell him of our
ahem-lttle conversation. But, OF
course, you wouldn't be so imprud-
ent."
mo; | won't tell him, guv'nor," said
Vyse. looking hard at the ground.
That's right" said the major,
I'm afraid I've taken up a great
deal Of your time, my man. You must
/ w NV VI iiidht IL up W YOU. times
are hard just now, aren't they?"
They are; very hard" assented
Vyse, watching the majors fat hano
as 1t slid into his pocket.
There" said the major: there's a
trifle TO help you on your road, my
! friend"
Vyse took a couple of coins which
lay on the majors palm, looked a,
them. and started.
Eli? What have | given your" in
CURED the major.
"A couple of suv'rins!" said
vyse.
Dear me" exclaimed the major:
I thought they were shillings. Never
mind; | don't like 10 take them back
But, oh, my good friend, do not spenc
them in-ahem-drlnk and dissipation
Remember if you meet your friend
Vyse, not word of what we have
! been saying concerning him"
Vyse nodded and touched his ragged
cap; stood for a moment, glancins
, from one to the other then skunk off
> The two men sat silent for a mo
! ment or two The majors blandl,
; benevolent expression gave place I,
, an anxious and furtive one as h,
watched the ragged, disreputabl
!, figure disappearing over the hills.
I Then Arthur CarrN.yon raised hi
head.
, What devils game are you playin,
, at now?"
The major turned to him with al
air of surprise.
My dear Arthur"
"Pshaw!" broke in the other. 'YoI
knew that was Vyse himself: yo,
. knew 1t all the time. You1l-youI
get into trouble over this business,
{ and he uttered an oath, as he wine,
l the perspiration that stood in col
} drops upon his forehead.
( The majors face twitched.
No he said, in low voice
There is no danger TO us. All tn
! world might have heard what sal
to the man. Suppose he acknowledge
/ that he is Vyse; will swear in
, court or justice that don't know VIII,
! he is! And l gave him good advic
/ for his friend vyse; even refused L
, give him vyse's hnife. lest harm
should come of It, can call You I,
witness 10 that; and III ask you =
| remember all that said to the man
! my dear Arthur. as well. in case O
accidents"
And you, meaning nothing. CAV,
the man a couple of pounds" sal,
Carr-Lyon, with sneer on hi
trembling lips.
"A mistake,-I thought they wer,
: two shillings," retorted the major
: with cunning smile. You heard m,
say so. Good heavens, why should
give tramp l never saw before :,
much money! 1t was mistake. bu.
of course. as a gentleman. | couldn'
take II back from the poor DEVIL"
Arthur Carr-Lyon looked at him.
"You-you are a clever fellow" h,
said, between his teeth. "And-ant
you think that this man will-he,r
us?' he added, in whisper.
The major StratrheS ou4 ~. Ls