The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-05-19


/ minute TO see who did IT,"
Then it's time to step it." said Jack.
I'm or in one direction. You'd better
go In another"
Harvey was apparently too frighten-
ed to move. but Jack began to scud
across the field In the direction Of the
house. While Harvey was debating
the advisability OF following him
crashing sound was heard as Of some
one forcing his way through the hedge.
1t was Mr.. Mole. Harvey now attempt
ed to fly. 1t was too late, however.
Mr.. Mole had his hand on his collar be-
fore he had gone two yards and pulled
him up short
What are you doing here, Harvey.
and why did you throw that stoneT
he exclaimed In q stern voice.
please, sir, didn't do it." answered
Harvey.
Don't tell me falsehood. 1t will
only aggravate your punishment" con-
tinued Mr.. Mole angrily.
Il didn't. really, sir. Please let me
GO"
"Come with me-"
Mr.. Mole dragged him through the
gap in the hedge and brought him.
trembling and half inclined to cry, be-
fore Mrs. Crawcour. She had taken OF
ner glove and was looking at her In
jured hand, ON the back Of which the
stone had fallen. The part hurt wAs
much swollen and discolored. Evident
ly she was suffering great pain. A
slight flush which pervaded her e1-
pressive features made her look more
pretty than usual, but she was angry.
Her lips were tightly compressed, and
her appearance generally indicated un-
compromising severity.
I "Hese's the culprit, ma'aE," exc!aiiIi
ed Mr.. Mole.
"one Of our boys. is it noty asked
she.
Yes; Harvey, generally q we'll con-
Quoted boy"
PLEASE, ma'am, / didn't do it." said
Harvey.
Nonsense! You must have done II.
There was no one else there Did you
do ii Intentionally" Mr.. Mole coDtin-
ued.
What is the use OF asking him that 2"
asked Mrs. Crawcour impatiently.
whether it was an accident or not
will make no difference In his punish
ment"
He was throwing at bird and did
not see you, ma am, from the other side
OF this thick hedge" said Harvey.
Who was throwing?" she asked
quickly.
Il don't like to betray my friend. as
he has got away"
Then you will get punished in his
place, and severely, too" she answered.
Look at my hand. 1t will be days be.
fore can use it again. Speak and tell
the truth
Take my advice and do as you are
told" whispered Mr.. Mole.
Thoroughly alarmed at the decision
displayed in Mrs. Crawcour's manner,
Harvey allowed his determination to
break down.
will you let him off II tell you
who 1t was?" he said
Il shall make no promises. If yo,.
do not speak quickly, i will have v o,
your accomplice Is"
We'll. then, it was Harkaway,'r sai6
Harvey in a sullen tone.
The new boy?" she said. I've had
bad character with him from his
people at home. Very well; that viii
do. Let him go. please. Mr.. Mole: and
will you oblige me by driving the cur
riage home, as / can no longer hold
the reins.''
Certainly, ma'am." answered Mr.
Mole.
He let so mis- hold OF Harvey's COLA,
and took his place in the pony carriage
Poor, dear mamma" said Lefty
caressingly as they drove Off
Don't. my love-you hurt me-" said
Mrs. Crawcour, drawing back th,
hand which her daughter affectionate
ly wished TO fondle.
Harvey cut across country on his
way home disconsolately. He scarcely
knew whether he had done right ot
wrong. AT all events, & severe punish
ment awaited Jack There was mo
chance for him. Mr.. Crawcour might
see the injustice of Furnishing him and
interfere with the weight OF his au-
thority. But this hope died out as he
remembered that It was half holi-
day, and he had heard that Mr.. Craw-
couT had gone to London. His wife in
his absence would not hesitate to take
the law into her own hands. whaS
she had done before she would do
again. There was very little hope Cor
Jack
To be continCed.l