The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-03-19
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danger which seemed hanging over him
II was not an enviable position, but biz
eoolness did not desert him. Had Il moi
been for the changing Of bolts below and
for the careful locking up of the house
he would have been disposed to regard
the arrival Of Thomas EastbelI and his
companion In friendly spirit, despite the
seowls with which they favored him and
tho anxious faces Of the women.
Hanged II didn't think soi'' exciaim-
ed Thomas Hastbell, alias vizzobini, 70
the crowned-head patronage department:
so this Is why you have been creeping
about the Saxe-Gotha, Is It? Well, what
nave done, that you come into my crib
tn this way7 What have you got to
sayp he roared forth in louder key.
THAT you keep too big a FIRE for the
time Of the year, and that It isn't good
for your healths," said Reuben, In quiet
tone Of voice. Il have come to see your
sister,"
well, that's uncommon kind of yon."
"Tom," said Sarah, at this juncture,
"this is Mr.. Culwick--youDg Mr.. Gull
wick---our second cousin. You have
heard me speak Of him. You must not
attempt In any way to interfere with
him."
What business has he with you? Why
can't he mind his own business and let
you aloneT cried Tom. "What's this
Seeond-corsin chap to ug7 What good is
he? What notice has he ever taken of
Es Till now9 Hang mel don't believe
he's cousin at all, but policeman try
ing to work up case against people more
honest than hisself"
II came to help your sister,"
"Oh, that's It'll Eh"
The tnterrogative was addressed to the
man looking over his shoulder, who had
touched his arm and whispered in his
ear, keeping his eyes fixed upon Reuben
meanwhile.
my friend remarks" said Mr.. East
BEL, with grim smile, that IL you have
come to help the family, perhaps you will
De kind enough to prove your words by
going the handsome to as people out of
You mean give you money? Then, |
gentlemen, am sorry that I can't help |
you"
But you must" growled forth the |
Fnan In the background, who had recent
v Whispered to Tom Eastbell; you've
walked In without leave after the gal, and |
Houll pay your footing before you CO."
II think not" sad Reuben Culwck.
"Then you'll have to STOP" cred the
man. "The house locked up for the
night, and we can't afford to part with
Tou' can We, mater"
Am to understand that I'm a IRIS
snerT inquired Reuben, sternly.
There's men down stairs who saw
you're spy on them," said Tom, in fur
shsr explanation, land they're Irish. and
Go0n riled."
y am not afraid Of them"
ASK my sister; p'raps you'll take her
word. Sally" he said, will the Peter
P0ns stand as much Of this man al l
AavaT" II
"They will not come up here" cried
Sarah.
They're sitting on the stairs waiting"
8aid Tom, land they will know all about
EhiB fellow. They are as sure as | am ,
that he 10 detective. What now?" as I
sold air rushed in, and Mrs Eastbel he
gan to cough herself to pieces.
There's mischief meant" cried Sarah: ,
y shan't leave this window while Mr.. 8
Oulwlck remains and l will scream my ,
heart out If you touch him. This Is a
areadful house, SIR" she said to Reuben.
with dreadful men In 1t. Be on your O
guard" s"
"Come back from that window" roared !
Tom.
II win do nothing of the kind" cried l.
sarah, standing there erect and defiant:
till Mr. Cnlwick is allowed to quit this
place I'll not move away" Il
Don't you see how you're making YOUR
ister-in-law cough, you brute?" said -
Thomas Bastbell "If we were the Forty
Thieves you couldn't make more fuss. "
Why" ',
He was siding step by step toward his v
lister az he spoke, when Reuben Culwick
ronsed the room In one stride, and thrust r
i'm forcibly away before his panther-lilre a
pring could fasten on her. 1t was a hold g.
oove, assuming the offensive In this fash -
ON, but Reuben had grown angry at re- h
traint, and it was the time to act or g.
ever. Reuben's thrust sent him stag n
'ering with violence against his friend,
rho, taken off his guard, received Toms o.
ullet-head between his eyes. aud fell .
aekward into the passage, with Tom on h
ne top OF him. The clear doorway sug- d
ested temporary expedient, and Rem n
en- closed the door quickly, locked it 81
1lth the Key and set his foot against the "
'wer portion Of the woodwork.
"There'll be murder done now" said 4,
drH. Eastbell, wringing her hands; ooh, w
gu fool to come to this place! Call ont a,
QUIZ give 'em money or they can have a,
our watch-Say something. They're G,
oming up the stairs"
who are theyT asked Reuben, stern
: now. =,
"Coinersi"
he could hear the trampling rush Of n,
eavy feet up the stairs, and then the
DOR creaked and shook with the heavy in
ressure Of shoulders from without
arab Easthell was as good as her word, ",
Ter watchful dark eyes had observed W
le door vibrating, and scream of extra M
Fdinary Shrillnsss and volume startled Va
le echoes Of Potter's Court.
"OhI DON'T Sally-it's only their fun. "a,
srhaps," cried Mrs. Eastbell; but SALLY
:reamed again with fifty horsepower, 70
1d then swept from the window sill a nj
hole collection Of flower pots, which VI
seconded with a tremendous crash on 10 ma
70 paved footway below. The pressure dc
Sainst the door ceased, as though the IN
'ople In the house. had stopped TO lis m
n the windows Of other houses IN | "a