Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-16
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that he shook as II he had the chillG.
No. moved majestically along with all
OF the dignity of a great potentate COM
ing UP the edge of his own domain. In
their eagerness the two passengers hurried
out on the platform Of the car, and, lean
ing over, looked in the direction of tho
city
The train shed was only a few blocks
away. At this critical juncture they spied
a man standing in the middle of the track
waving a red flag. A crowd OF laborers
stood In the vicinity. The nag waver was
warning the engineer that he was almost
on the brink Of a washout. Gllllcuddy
reversed the lever. the big engine responded
Immediately and came to a sudden halt.
that nearly threw the two men of the
platform.
How about the llmitedY' cried GILL;
cuddy to the man on the track.
"She was switched off onto the other
track" was the reply. land is now In the
station"
when does she leave?" asked the engi-
neer.
In a minute" responded the man, the
bell is beginning TO ring already"
Barnes gritted his teeth with rage; Clancy
was ashen with disappointment.
A horse and buggy similar to those used
by boss contractors was standing In the
roadside a few yards away. MacWilliams
was the first to see it. He turned to the
two pursuers.
Use that" he exclaimed. II can send
one Of the men to the sation TO bring 1t
back"
Barnes leaped from the platform, rushed
over to the team and jumped in. Clancy
followed, staggering from excitement. The
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picked up the lines and dashed the horse,
and they started for the station at a frantic
gait. Several times the animal threatened
to fall, but each time 1t was brought up
with a sharp turn. On and on they went
until they finally reached the satiOn. Barnes
threw the lines on the horses back and
jumped out. Clancy followed.
The bell was ringing. The passengers
were crowding toward the cars The man
they were pursuing and the girl wsre in the
line leading to the gate. Barnes rushed up
and grabbed the youth by the arms.
Halt" he cried dramatically. you're
my prisoner"
The fugitive obeyed without a word OF
protest. He realized the futility Of night.
He walked into the station with Barnes.
The girl followed Her face was as white
as chalk AS they gained the waiting room
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appeal and promptly fell on the noor-a
heap OF exquisite clothes and crushed hu-
manity There was much chatting OF hands.
sprinkling with ice water and scurryina
hither and thither, but in the end she re-
covered consciousness and regained her
feet looking very pale and gazing reproach-
fully at the two customs men with her
luminous eyes. She was placed in charge
OF Clancy, while the man was taken into
an adjoining room. He squared his Shout
ders in a very defiant manner and, folding
his arms, said scornfully:
well, you've got me-"
Yes" assented Barnes, land I want you
to get down 10 business in double-duick
order"
HOVE"
''wen, 60 begin with. are you willing To
give up the swag?"
The young fellow laughed in a mlrthless
manner.
What do you mean by the swag?"
Il mean what you've taken from the
bishop"
A curious smile hiokered about the fugi-
tive's mouth.
NO" he said decidedly TN not give
up"
IAN the worse for you" said Barnes.
bitterly.
The young man looked al the chief in
spector steadily as II thinking out plan
Of action.
Have you got the rus?' asked Barnes
why. yes; how did you know / had the
ringr'
That's my business"
What's the charge against me?' asked
the young fellow suddenly
Highway robbery"
Highway robbery" no repeated, inorsa-
ulOusly.
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