The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-05-26
cHApTER VI.
4 ACK did not stay to see what

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and saw that he had not to ap-
prehend pursuit. he slackened the speed
at which he had been running and
went in the direction Of the town. In
the ,highroad he saw a mob of boys
who were laughing and hooting at
some strange object. 1t was one of
DIR. Begbie's boys, the same that lack
had treated in such a ludicrous manner
a short time before. The boy himself
did not know what a strange appear
,ance he presented and only ran the
faster when the town boys laughed Mt
him.
.'I must be a great artist laughed
Jack.
Contenting himself with seeing him
safely within the gates of the doctors
house, where his aspect excited the in
dignation of his friends, Jack turned
back toward Pomona House.
Many were the vows of vengeance
breathed by the doctors boys against
those of Mr.. Crawcour's household.
Scarcely had Jack stepped inside the
yard when Mr.. Mole tapped him on the
shoulder.
II want you, Harkaway," he said.
what for, sirT' replied Jack.
Never mind; you will see presently"
Jack followed his conductor into the
house. TO his astonishment they went
into Mr.. and Mrs. Crawcour's private
apartments. In the drawing room Mrs.
Crawcour was sitting down. bathing
her hand in warm water. 1t was n
richly furnished apartment, adorned
with handsome prints and fragrant
with the perfume or summer flowers.
Question him. (said Mrs. Crawcour.
looking up as they entered.
Jack saw it all now and felt the most
acute regret when he reflected that he
had caused pain to so beautiful Il crea-
ture.
II know what you are going to say.
ma'am," he exclaimed, land l will
save you as much trouble as l can. l
see that, unfortunately. by c:irelessly
throwing n stone at Il bird have hit
you. Allow Inc to express my great
sorrow. L hope you are not much
hurt"
II am suffering very much.' she an
sweked coldly $50 you admit your
offense?"
':Oh, yes, ma'am. 1 have no wish to
shrink from, the responsibility of the
act"
1T was through you was injured 2"
''Yess b& by accident"
THAT Ihakes little difference. If my
husband were here, he would punish
you as You deserve. but in his absence
will :. .a.furIh his filf.sactjGns-1.NwnI teach
You that such tricks shall not be in
dulged in by any of our boys. Mr..
Mole. get cane out of Mr.. Crawcour's
study You shall punish him. I would
do it myself il could
Her face assumed the expression of
handsome but enraged tigress. Mr..
Mole went into the study and soon re-
turned with a long, glistening, 1.-the
looking cane.
"Look at tnat picture cord hanging
from that ring" continued Mrs. Craw-
cour, pointing to the wall. Let him
take Off his jacket and waistcoat and
then tie his hands with that string
and haul it up tight, so that his hands
will be over his head and he will be
standing upright and unable to escape
you. Take those chairs out OF the
way"
Mr.. Mole did as he was directed, first
moving the chairs, SO as to have clear
space Jack took off his jacket and
waistcoat standing in his shirt sleeves.
The cord ran through n brass ring
firmly fixed in the wall about nine feet
from the floor. \ picture had been
lately removed from the spot for the
purpose of being cleaned. That ac-
counted for the space being vacant.
Mr. Mole tied Jacks wrists firmly
togc ther and then hauled up the cord
until his arms were drawn up over his
head and he stood almost on tiptoe, so
great was the tension. The other end
of the cord he made fast to a leg of the
piano.
HE cannot move much now" he
said with grim smile.
THAT will do" said Mrs. Crawcour.
leaning back in a chair with an ap-
proving nod.
"Cane the little wretch as severely
as you can. and go on until tell YOU
to- leave off. 1t will be some satisfac-
ton to me to see him suffer, what he
so well deserves"
Jacks face was to the wall, but he
turned his head half round with re
proachful look. How could one Sc
lovely be so great savage. He could
not understand it.
She made a sign to Mr.. Mole to be
gin. The senior master was tall
thickset, well built man. and very
strong blow from his hand was Cn'
which made itself felt. He swung thu
cane round and it descended upoi
Jacks shoulders with a dull thud. Th'
boy set his teeth firmly together.
she shall not have the satisfaction
OF hearing me cry" he said to himself
With well regulated sweep the can'
descended time after time. At ever.
blow the victims frame quivered
Still he did not cry out. Mrs. Craw
cour was annoyed at his fortitude.
Harder" she said. He doesn't fee
il. These boys have no feelings fol
themselves or others
Mr. Mole redoubed his exertions. y
low sob and then another, which III
could not repress, broke from Jack.
seemed as IL the tension of the rope
was dragging his arms out of thei