Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-03-30

to interfere in the least> with my
plans. This is my yacht, and we are
on the high seas. The man who re-
fuses to obey orders on this boat
will be put in irons. I should not
like to see you in the BOBBY hatch,
Sidney" and Hestor laughed in an
unpleasant way.
There will be some one hurt be-
fore 1 go in irons," Hammond said
fiercely. "After what you have done
1 should not be surprised, however,
at any attempted outrage. Do you
care to give any sane reason for
this affair?''
II gave you the reasons at the
dinner table," said Hestor, whose fit
of anger had passed. 'These men
now on this yacht have manaa ed to
secure control of about everything
in the country worth having. They
run Wall Street, the banks, the
trusts, the railroads, and dictate to
the government. / want to find out
what would happen if they should
die simultaneously. Such a thing
might happen, don't you know? Well,
what would be the result? No one
knows. I am going to find out.
They will be cut off from commune
cation except for one day. During
that time they may be dead for all
any one knows. Then 1 will see that
word is received from them, saying
that they are safe. That will relieve
the strain on their families and
friends. We then will see how the
country gets along without them for
awhile. Great scheme, don't you
think?''
"Does Mr.. Van Horne, the editor
of The Record, know anything about
this?" asked Sidney.
"Of course he does not" said Hes
tor promptly. 81 have not seen Bob
in six months. This is my personal
affair. Just now 1 am working for
myself. I never thought of this un-
til week ago, and it came to me like
an inspiration. Of course l could
confide my plans to no one, but
felt sure you would appreciate the
scheme and give it your cooperation.
You will, when you get over your
foolish anger. 1 must rejoin our
friends. They will think l am neg
lecting them"
Hestor soon found that his unwill-
ing guests desired to retire to the
apartments which had been reserved
for them. They were shown to the
staterooms, and n servant detailed
to look after their comfort. They
found that their host had made every
effort to anticipate their needs.
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and a liberal assortment of linen
and undergarments were provided in
profusion. Hestor bid them a pleas
ant good night, and returned to the
upper deck where he found Mr.. l..
Sylvester Vincent. That gentleman's
face yet bore a puzzled expression.
He had vainly attempted to engage
Mr.. Hammond in conversation. He
now approached Hestor.
Where did you say you were go
ing, Mr.. Hestor?" he asked.
'South Sea islands"
''But 1 must go back to New York."
explained Mr.. Vincent. "Just as
soon as I can see Mr. Carmody you
must put me off. Which way are we
going now?"
"About east
''Will you ask Mr.. Carmody if he
will see me now?" asked Mr.. Vincent
in his most insinuating manner.
Cant do it. He has retired for
the night" replied Hestor. "You
stay with us. This is the chance Of
your life. You are promoter, are
you not?. Yes? I thought so. Well,
you are in luck. On this yacht are
six of the richest men in the world.
You can promote any old thing with
them if you know your business.
Make yourself at home. Keep right at
them. Don't let them stand you off
You will have lots of time. see you
have your drawings and plans with
you. You certainly are in luck.
Bob, show Mr.. Vincent to stateroom
number eight
II guess I'm in for it, Mr.. Hestor,
but you will find me game" he said.
II wanted to go back. but I suppose
I'll have to stick. Who are all Of
these gentlemen"
ITO Be Continued