Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-07-09
Continued.

"Once let a hint of our connection
get abroad, and-well, think you
know the consequences. I've still
got that interesting little cheque you
so kindly signed with my name.
Mr.. Movies colorless face grew
ivid. his cadaverous lips twitched,
and his bony hands closed cOnvulsive-
".
You've no reason to fear, Mr..
Barley" he said, almost inaudibly,
his hands shaking.
NO it is you who have reason to
fear retorted Mr.. Bradstone. I'm
a man of my word, as you know, and
I mean that if the slightest suspicion
is aroused that you are working for
me, / hand that cheque over to the
police and send you to penal servi-
tude."
Mr. Movie nodded.
4 know you will, Sir" he said,
moistening his lips, land l am cauti-
Gus accordingly. I think you'll admit
that, Mr. BARLEY. For nearly twelve
years I've worked for you, and thous-
ands upon thousands have passed
through these hands"-he extended
them-"and everp penny has been ac-
counted for. And no one-nO one,
Mr.. BartIey-has ever heard me men
ton your name, or suspected that you
were my master"
Mr.. Bradstone nodded.
It's we'll for you they haven't" he
said, coldly 1T is more important
than ever that our connection should
be kept dark. I don't like the risk
of your coming here even"
I've been very CAREFUL" said
Movie, meelly, = don't give the
servant my name. said I'd brought
a note from your London tailor
Mr.. BradstOne nodded.
YES, and you're right in going
back tonight. Now take my instruc-
tons"
Mr.. Movie took out his pencil and
looked up at his master with dog
ged intentness.
Buy Mr.. VS. debts" said BARLEY
Bradstone, coolly, but with his eyes
dOwncast.
Mr. Movie did not start, but his
eyes blinked, and he turned them up
on BARLEY Bradstone.
You quite UNDERSTOOD made N.Y.
self clear, I hope, sir-that Mr.. V.
couldn't possibly pay if he were
pressed?"
Yes, l understood" said BARLEY
Bradstone. 4 don't suppose he
could. All the same want these
bills and l o Us. All of them, mind!
Don't let one escape"
Mr.. Movie nodded.
q shall have to pay, sir" he said,
succinctly.
BARLEY Bradstone sighed.
Yes, I expect so, confound them!
Do the best you can; but buy them,
and as soon as you can. When you
have got them all, let me know.
That's all"
Mr.. Movie closed his book.
Very good, sir. Everything is go
ing on all right, as you saw by the
last statement"
Nj. Braastone nodded, and opened
the Goor.
You've got d little time to spare.
You may as well see the house" he
said. carelessly.
Thank you, sir; thank you, Mr..
BARLEY. if it's not giving you too
much trouble" croaked Mr.. Movie,
obsequiously, as he followed him.
This is the hail." said BARLEY
Bradstone. waving his hand. Notice
this window, Movie. 1t cost me
fifteen hundred pounds"
Movie blinked at the window, and
cast fishy eye round the oaken
panels and the men in armor.
The drawing-room," said Mr.. Brad
stone. Decorated by Marks.
paid him four hundred pounds. Had
the furniture designed by Fox
Beautiful! beautiful" murmured
Movie.
And this is the dining-room,
Sorry you can't stay to dinner, I'd
have shown you the plate"
Superb apartment" croaked
Movie. peering in with his shoulders
bent meekly.
Library you've seen. Here's the
billiard-room. Electric light, you
see"
= see. sir. Delightful"
Come upstairs. First corridor.
Ny rooms" and he signed to foot
man to open the door
Mr. Movie peered into the luxuri-
Gus bed-chamber and dressing-room,
and his gaunt eyes took note of the
silver toilet set and Brussels lace
draperies.
Fit for a princel" he croaked.
Guest chambers No. 1 and Nos 2
and s. There are fourteen of them,
all like this" said Mr.. Bradstone
Delightful. quite delightful" muir
INJURED Movie. Fourteen, Mr.. Brad
stone?"