The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-06-18
The Moore house

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of the house. In another moment the
rich peal of an organ sounded from
within, followed by the prolonged
bowling of Ridge, who either from
too keen appreciation of his masters
music or in utter disapproval of it-no
one. I believe, has ever been able to
make out which-was accustomed to
add this undesirable accompaniment
to every strain from the old mans |
hand. The playing did not cease be-
cause of these outrageous discords. On |
the contrary, it increased in force and
volume, causing Ridges expression of
pain or pleasure to increase also. The
result can be imagined. AS listened
to the intolerable bowls of the dog
| cutting clean through the exquisite
harmonies of his master wondered ii
the shadows cast by the frowning
structure of the great Moore house
were alone to blame for Uncle David's
| lack of ,neighbors.
Meantime Hibbard, who was the
first to hear my signal, came running
down the block. AS he Joined me the
light, or what we chose to call a light,
appeared in the window toward which
|
"Some ones in the Moore housev l
declared. in as matter of fact tones as
could command.
Hibbard is big fellow, the biggest
fellow on the force, and. so FAR as my
own experience with him had gone, as
stolid and imperturbable as the best OF
u.s. But after quick glance at the
towering walls of the lonely building
he showed decided embarrassment ana
seemed in no haste to cross the street
With difficulty I concealed my dis
gust
Come / cried, stepping down from
the curb. '1et's go over and invesu
gate. The property is valuable. the
furnishings are handsome, and there II
no end of costly books on the library
shelves. You have matches and re
volverT'
He nodded, quietly showing me mrs
the one, then the other; then, w1th
sheepish air which he endeavoEed
carry off with laugh, he cried:
.sHave you use for 'em? If so, In
quite willing to part with ,em Tor
half hour"
| was more than amazed at this ev
j, dence of weakness in one had AWAY
D. considered as tough and impenetrabl
as flint rock. Thrusting back the han
lie with which he had half drawn mi
10 view the weapon I,had mentioned,
" mt on my sternest air and led the wa
at across the street AS I did so, tosse
n back the words:
to Eve may come upon gang. fo
1T do not wish me to face some ma
lis dozen men aloneW
as "You won't find any half dozen me
tn there" was his muttered reply. Neve
er. theless he followed me. though WI
.ly less shirt than liked considering tn
Lly INV own manner was in measure a
it sumed and that / was not witho
en- sympathy-well, let me say, for d.
it who preferred bowling a dismal 6
it compartment to his masters music
ok keeping open watch over q neighb'
,ut hood dominated by the unhallow
of structure l now proposed to enter
m At the first touch the door yield'
1t was not even latched.
ng. $50! SOP thought 1. This Is
ors FOOLS lob: some one Is in the house.
Ugh 1 had provided myself with an OF
ely nary pocket lantern, and, when i
ew convinced Hibbard that l fully met
lcIe 10 enter the house and discover for Z
|. / seIf who had taken advantage or
' q popular prejudice against IL TO max
" secret refuge or rendezvous OF It's
.icb cayed old rooms, took out
for lantern and held IL Ia readiness
I'VE may strike a hornets nest
~ exDlained 70 Hibbard. whose feet se'
pms Cd very heavy even for man OF
ron, size. ~But I'm going IA hnd 20
trey you. Only, lee noe suggest nfst
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