Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1906-01-13

lie looked frightened. The one call
al Bill looked. Graham had moved a
few steps forward.
Are YOU goin' to open that safeF"
Il tell you TO shoot him." said Bill.
Hes tried TO fool us twice. No bear
outside"
Graham could see she desperate
growing blacker. lie knew that after
he had opened the safe for them they
would shoot him to prevent identified
ton. II had been done many times be.
fore.
He resolved 10 sell his life fighting
rather than yielding He suddenly
darted toward his revolver. but the
leader was too quick. He had been
expecting that. The revolver was sim
ply lure. He fired. and Graham fell
with bullet In his side.
Now. hang you. II you want show
for your life give MS the combination"
Graham was gasping. He was wait
ing for the next shot that would kill
him.
Suddenly there was II sharp crack
the smashing of Observation-Disclosures
another. The leader was down. with
bullet In his heart. shot through the
back. Jim lay writhing near the
safe. Bill had pitched forward and
was graspIng the side for support.
Then an apparition appeared at the
door.
\ bit Of girl stood there, her face
white. n rifle In her hands. She was so
small she looked like IA child. Graham
saw her.
"You-you. Miss Delaine-at half past
/? How-how"-
She calmly gazed at the result OF her
lightning work.
.'To tell you the truth, was afraid
and came here to sleep. After you left
she was examining his wound while
she spoke-"Charley Jones came over ON
horseback and said Mr.. Jones' brother
was dying I was out In the orchard
and they could not find me and thought
probably | was with you. returned
to the house and could not get In. /
had left my key In the house. I man.
In that way. but was afraid to go to
sleep I could sit up without fear. be-
cause always feel safe with my rifle.
But was dead tired after the dance
last night. and wanted to sleep. !
thought I'd risk the talk and come here.
Ii was nearest. l heard the shot and
knew you were In trouble. ran and
got here just In time. Can you run the
sender
II guess SO" he said feebly.
"Wlre TO order that express TO stop
here" She even knew the stations.
Graham dragged himself to the table.
got his call and clicked of the mes
sage.
At . the express came roaring and
rumbling In.
What the mischief's the row here"
bawled heavy voice and Il powerful
man In silk hat and black frock coat
stood with mouth agape while frac-
tlon of what would make fair sized
girl slid. unconscious. to the floor.
Nan. my girl. here?" said the big
man. Here, tell Hawkins to come
here" Hawkins was Mr.. Delaines pri-
vate secretary and an operator.
Hawkins. get Burns and stay here
till relieved by new man. This man
won't come back. He'll either go to
jail or the head of a division. Get Nan
into the stateroom. Get doctor.
There must be one on the train. Get
woman to take care OF Nan. Take this
man-his name Is Graham-into the
coach Guard that safe as well as
think Graham has. There IL pack of
money in there. Evans said he feared
a holdup. and sent the money yester
day with orders for Graham TO stay all
night But what I don't understand
liz what-what Nan--at this time of
night
II was not many hours before the
whole story was told.
WELL" said Mr.. Delaine. you have
told good story. but know better
one. I'll tell II when see the result of
Graham's injuries"
"Yes. know one as good as yours.
but II won't be time TO tell II until
yours Is told. And. papa. won't you
be surprisedT'
"Um-not lot" said the president.
The other two stories were told Ora.
ham Is now second vice president.
which was Delaine's story. and Nan Is
his wife. which was Mans. Now Miss
Jones goes 10 see Mrs. Graham and
travels In a private Pullman with the
second vice presidential guardianship
for her safety.
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