The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-16
CHAPTER xVT.-tContinued.)


Of him, and whom he had talked over
more than once-who had been afraid Of
him, and had not been altogether wanting
In affection for him; this was some one
whom he had scarcely expected to end
at Sedge Fill.
you would ruin me IL you could,
then," he said; "yon would stand between
me and my share of the good luck which
has come to the old woman. You would
live ON rich as Jew, and leave me to
starve, or steal--to 60 to the workus, or
the prison."
think that possibly I am in the
way" said the gentleman by the fire.
place, intruding upon the conversation for
the first time; "you and your brother con
arrange this little matter SO much bet
ter without me, Miss Easthell."
Toms friend rose and went softly out
OF the room, and through the open bay
window, into the night air, where he
was lost to view.
will you tell me who, that is?" said
Sarah, pointing to the window through
which Captain Peterson had disappear
cd.
"A naval of1cer-merchant SERVICE"
Tom explained; can intimate friend of
mine-a regular swell"
The last time l saw him, 1t was in
Potter's Court" said Sarah Eastbell de-
cisively; che came in and out of No. 2
at uncertain hours of the night, and gave
directions to men who We're his brothers,
and who seemed of lower position than
himself. He took away with him, re-
member also, packages If bad money. He
was captain then, bu4 it was of gang
Of coinersp'
Thomas Eastbell sat back in his chair,
and glared at his sister. Sarah looked
mp.
said.
"Who doesn't" he added, with short,
sharp laugh.
How much will satisfy you, and take
you from this house?'
Grandmother does not want to part
with me-" he said; "but if you and are
not likely to agree, and matters can be
arranged, a good round sum-annual--
payable In advance, and my name down
In the will for a fair share"
"Fhat cannot be-"
"Then give me a lump sum now, and
have done with me. I'll go abroad-Ill
take another name-I'll do anything"
II have money Of my own. I must
arrange with you, and spare that poor
old woman. All, Toni" she said, sadly, |
let her think the best of you till the last !
act for grandmother in my own name, |
and for everything. So it is in my power |
TO help you little, but you must not be |
TOO extortionate. I hold the money
grandmother holds the money-in trust |
for Others"
"You don't mean"
Never mind what I mean" said
Sarah; "all my meanings belong to the
future, when l may be no richer than 1
am-when l shall have nothing to do
with this house."
But grandmother-"
Leaves all to me-trusts to my iudg-
ment In everything. By making me your
enemy Tom, you make yourself beg
gar"
She could not impress this fact too
strongly upon a gentleman of Mr.. Thorn
as Eastbelrs turn Of mind, and he sat
with his hands clutching his knees, per-
picked at last by the problem which she
had set him to solve. He did not know
that she had risen till her hand fell light
~ on his shoulder and then. he started, as
at the touch of police officer.
Make up your mind to go away, and
so away Soon-before grandmother has
time to guess what you are, and what
your life has been. To-morrow-the next
day at the farthest."
tits hard. It's beastly unfair" he
muttered as Sarah left him with another
warning Of the evils of delay. He reflect
ed on the matter after she had gone:
Ii Sarah were perplexed what to do,
equally was he perplexed now as to the
right course to pursue. A false step might
ruin every chance that he had. lie had
come for money, but he did not know
what to ask, or how much money was
at his sisters disposal. !
Captain Peterson came back into the
rooms and shut and fastened the bay-
window carefully after him, as though he
were nervous about thieves. Having Sc :
cured the bolts to his satisfaction, he nd
Vanced softly toward his friend.
How have you got on with her, Tom?"
he asked In low tone, as he droppad
Into his old place by the mantelpiece.
"She remembers you at No. 2 Potter's
Court, old fellow. She can swear to Won
In any court Of justice in the world"
tits awkward" said Captain Peter
SON thoughtfully. what did you tell
me that this girl was weak and nervous
for, and that she and her grandmother '
were only living together2 Didn't Mary
count for anythingp
II thought that you would be glad IA !
see her again." said his companion with { $
4 short laugh.
II am not afraid Of her." said the 9TH
Or, shut don't make out your sister ex-
actly. She's dangerous. She would not
stand nice about blowing up the whole
thing, can see. How long does she give E
gou to clear outT'
It'll tomorrow night-or the day af- !
ter that" l
What we make up our minds to do. :
rom' must be done quickly" he said y
you had better leave all this In nv +
hands. If you don't leave it to me-.-I :
shall cut the whole business tomorrow, " -
Tom Eastbell left the whole manage
nent of his affairs to Captain Peterson y
forthwith.
z.-. CHAPTER XVII.
Sarah Eastbell spent the next hour
With her grandmother, who had been led 8
o her room during the conference in +