The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-01-03

it good and proper. You know what
we want. Get to work, rBlll. I'm
watch his hands"
Help yourselves, boys. I'm not fool
enough to scrap about It. Don't hit
me or shoot, that's all. Be quick about
1t, because I'll take cold II my overcoat
is open long. How's business bean to-
nightT Brewster was to ali infants
and purposes the calmest man In New
York.
"Fiercew said the one who waa- doing
the searching. you're the nrst guy
we've seen In q week that looks good"
II hope you won't be disappointed"
said Monty genially. IF I'd expected
this l might have brought more mon
ey."
II guess we'll be satisfied" chuckled
the man with the revolver. You're
awful nice and kind. mister. and may
be you wouldn't object to terlin' u
when you'll be up dis way ag'in."
Its a pleasure to do business with
you, pardner." said the other. dropping
Monty's $500 watch in his. pocket.
We'll leave car fare for you for your
honesty" His hands were running
through Brewsters pockets with the
quickness Of machine. You don't
go much on jewelry, guess. Are
desc shoit buttons de real tingY'
They're pearls" said Monty .GAesr-
fully. 1
My favorite jool," said the MAJ
t>S,
Don't cut the shirt" urged Monty.
I'm going to 4 little supper, and II
don't like the idea Of q punctured
shirt front"
an be careful a. I Kin. mister.
There, I guess OATS all Shall call
cab for you, sir"
mo, thank you. I think I'll walk"
well. Just walk south 4 hundred
steps without lookin' round er yeilin'
and you kin save your skin. guess
you know what mean, pardner."
"Im sure do. Good night"
Good night" came In chuckles from
the two holdup men. But Brewster
hesitated, a sharp thought penetratns
his mind.
by gad," be exclaimed, you chaps
are very careless. Do you know you've
missed a roll Of $500 in this ovsrcoat
pockety' The men gaspsd. and ths
spasmodic oaths that came from them
were born Of incredulity. It was plain
that they doubted their ears.
"Say it agin," muttered Bill In -
wtldered tones.
Hes stringin' rs, BILL" said the
other
Sure" growled Bill ITS . nice
way to treat NJ, mister. Move along
now and don't turn round"
well, you're couple Of nice high
waymen," cried Monty in disgust.
"Sh! Not 30 loud"
That is no way to attend to bust
ness. Do you expect me to 80. down
into my pocket and hand you the goods
on a silver tray"
Keep your hands up! You don't
woik dat game on me. You got 4 gun
there"
mo, l haven't This il on the level.
You overlooked a roll Of bills In your
haste, and I'm not the sort Of fellow 70
zee an earnest endeav0rer get the
worst Of 1t. My hands are up. See
for yourself IL I'm not telling you the
truth"
What kind Of. game = disr'
growled Bill, dazed and bewilders4
I'm blowed II know wat to fink =
you" cried he in honest amaxemsaf
'You don't act drunk. and you ain't
crazy, but there's somethin' wrong via
you. Are you givin' 1t to us straight
about de wadT'
"You can fnd out easily"
well. hate to do It, boss, but
guess We'll just take de ovaFeoat ana
al. Ii looks like Il trick. and we taks
no chances. on wild de coat"
Monty's coat came OF In q jifIy. ana
he stood shiyerng before the dun
founded robbers.
Wen leave de coat at de next coz.
ner. pardner. It's cold, and you need
It more'n we do. You're de limit you
are. So long. Walk right straieht
ahead and don't YELL"
Brewster found his coat a few min
utes later, and he went whistling away
into the night. The roll Of bills wa
gone.
Continued next week.