Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1906-06-06

DUBIOUS ulSHity tndL Is instantly run
fed by the sound of laughter from
prisoner; and Mr.. Robert was roughly
told to shut up. and that he'd soon
laugh on the other side OF his mouth.
"All right officers, all right; only
make allowances for a man who sees
t!.e fanny side OF things" Warburton
stood up and shook himself. and picked
up Ills white hat. They eyed him in
telligently. In the morning light the
young fellow didn't appear to be such
rascal. 1t was plainly evident that
re hal not been drunk the preceding
night; for his eyes were not shot with
red veins nor did his lips lack their
usual healthy moisture. The officer who
had taken him in charge, being a
shrewd and trained observer, noted the
white hands. soft and well-kept. He
shook his head
Look here, me lad you're no groom,
not by several years. Now, what tn
devil was we up to, anyway"
I'm not saying a word, sir" smiled
Warburton. "All l want to know is.
am to have any breakfast? shouldn't
mind some peaches and cream or
grapes to start with, and a small steak
and coffee"
Eye wouldn't mind. hey?" mimicked
the officer. What dye think this
place is. tn Metropolitan club? Yell
have yer bacon an coffee, an be glad
t git it. They'll feed we in the mess
room. Come along"
Warburton took his time over the
coffee and bacon. He wanted TO think
out reasonable defense without UNI
masking himself. He was thinking
how he could get word to me, too,
The "duffer" might prove friend in
need.
Now where?" asked Warburton,
wiping his mouth.
CT tn court tn go hard with We
II ye're handed over t. tn grand jury
on tn charge of abduction Ye'd bet
ter make a clean breast OF it. I'll speak
word for yer behavior"
Aren't you a little curious?"
It's part of me business, "-gruf1ly
I'll have my say to the Judge" said
Warburton.
That's yer own affair. Come"
Once outside, Warburton lost color
and large part of his nonchalance;
for an open patrol stood at the curb.
Have | got to ride in that?"- dis
gustedly.
AS true as life; an if we make any
disturbance, so much tn worse"
Warburton climbed in, his face red
with shame and anger. He tied his
handkerchief around his chin and
tilted his hat far down over his eyes.
"Fraid of meetin' some Of yer swell
friends, hey? Ten t one, yer a swell an
was runnin' away with tn wrong
woman. Mind. l have an eye on ye"
The patrol rumbled over the asphalt
on the way downtown. Warburton
buried his face in his hands. Several
times they passed a cigar-store. and
his mouth watered for a good cigar
the taste Of clear Havana.
He entered the police court. not lack
ing in curiosity. 1t was his first ex-
perience with this arm OF the civil
law He wasn't sure that he liked II
1t wasn't an inviting place with its
pare benches and its motley, tawdry
throng. He was pumped into a seat
between some ladies of irregular
habits, and the stale odor of intoxi-
cants. mingling with cheap perfumery
took away the edge of his curiosity.
Hello, pretty boy; jag?" asked one
or these faded beauties, in an under
tone. She nudged him with her elbow.
No sweetheart" he replied. smil-
ing in spite of himself.
All gowan! Been pinching some
ones wad?"
"Nope!"
What are you here for, them"
Having a good time without any,
body's consent. II you will listen. Won
VIII soon hear all about IT,"
Silence there, on the bench,"
bawled the clerk, whacking the desk
say. Marie whispered the woman
to her nearest ncighbor Here's a how
been selling his masters harness and
got pinched."
But look at the sweet things coming
in. will you! Amt they swell. though ."
whispered Marie. nodding a skinny
feather toward the door
Warburton glanced indifferentlv in
the direction indicated. and received
shock. Two wonderland both wore
very heavy black wells. The smaller
OF the two inclined her body. and he
was sure that her scrutiny was for
him He saw her say something Trio
the ear Of the companion. and repeat
It to one of the court lawyers. The law
yer approached the desk. and in his
turn whispered a few words in-o the
judges ear The magistrate nodded
Warburton was conscious Of n blush of
shame. This was nice position for
any respectable woU1en 10 SEQ him I'm,
James Osborne!" called the clerk.
An officer beckoned 10 James. and
he made his way 90 the prisoners bov
His honor looked him over coIdly.
Name"
James Osborne"
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