The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-11
CHAPTER XXI.

81 creak with surprise at tn
~ slowness Of his feet as TROY
descended. Il was circus day
a there were few in the street. Nei
pr looking to the right nor left b
rried to the bank of HillsborougI
d left his money. Then, MOUNTING
mare he turned to the wooded hill
II went away at swift gallon
hen the village lay far behind then
d the sun was low he drew rein L
the mare breathe and turned. look
down the long stairway Of hills
esenfly he could hear a gallopini
rse and a faint halloo DOWN the val
out of which he had just come H.
Ppped, listening. and soon a man anC
rsc. the latter nearly spent with fas
vel, came up the pike.
Well. by heaven, You gave me ;
id chase" said the man.
Do you wish to see meT' Troye in
red
Yes. nfy name is Spinnel. 1 an
necte6 with the bank of Hillsbor
Eh Your name is Trove-Sidney
bve:"
Yes, sir.''
You deposited $4,000 today?"
r did,
We'll. I've come to see you and ask
Few questions. I've no authority,
you can do as you like about au-
BRING"
he man pulled up near Trove anG
k notebook and pencil out of his
ket
First. how came you by that mon
= said he, with some show of ex-
ment in his manner
That is my business" said Trove
~.
There's more or less truth in that, :"
the other. But III explain Night
pre- last the bank in MiIldam was
bed and the clerk, who slept there,
ly hurt. Now. I've no doubt you're
right, but here's a curious fact-the
taken was about $4,000"
rove began to change color. He dis
|Inted. looking up at the stranger
holding botn horses by the bit.
md they think me thief? 2" he de-
lded.
No. was the quick reply. They've
ioubt you can explain everything
II tell you all | know about the
hey" said Trove. But come, let's
the horses warm
hey led them. and, walking slowly,
We told of his night in the sugar
b. Something in the manner of
hnel slowed his feet and words.
story was finished They stopped,
ling face to face.
Is grossly improbable" Trove sug-
ed thoughtfully.
Nell, it amt the kind o. thing that
pens every day or two" said the
T. IF you're innocent. you won't
u my looking you over little to
if you have wounds or weapons.
erstand. I've no authority, but if
wish. I'll do it,
lad to have you. Here's hunt
knife and flint and some bird
;" Troye answered as he began to
ty his pockets.
innel examined the hunting knife
looked carefully at each pocket.
You'd you mind taking off your
- he inquired.
e young man removed his coat,
vering Il small spatter of blood on
irt sleeve.
heres no use going any further
this" said the young man inn
Fntly. Come on home with me.
I'll 20 back with You in the morn
ind prove my innocence"
Q two mounted their horses and |
q long way in silence.
is possible said Trove presently. /
the robber was man that knew /
lnd. being close pressed. planned /
yert suspicion"
Re that of the stranger, there was
fleep n the little house in Brfer +
that night. But. oddly, for Mary
Theron Allen it became Il night of
and lasting memories of their
He sat long with them under the
trees, and fer the first time they
and felt his strength and were as
ren before il.
s all school" said he calmly.
B I'm just beginning 10 study the
OF Trouble. It's full of rather
b problems. but I'm not going to
or fail IN it,