Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-11

stranger ..If you could only se'
Yourself. you'd thing it was funn!
enough TO be worth all it hurts. Blu
I amt goin' to be long"
with that he got and made quici
survey of the hoom.
Books" ne said scornfully
"Dont want EN-. Don't bring NJ
sort of price, an they're hard Il
carry. Pipes," he added, as his eyes
rested on the desk. Now. that's
more like. I've been lookin' for
good pipe" Here he put fine meer'
schaum in his pocket, and then took
possession Of some solid silver orna'
ments. Don't seem to be much else
but the clothes" he went on.
There's little money in the vest
pocket" Silas suggested plaintively
Freedom at the cost Of the cash to
be found in his pockets would be
cheaply bought, for he was sure that
he was loclng an ounce a minute.
Sure" answered the stranger, as
he proceeded to roll the clothes up
and tie them with a string. IAN
watch. too; but can go through
the clothes wen gets away"
Sllas nearly upset the cabinet in
his excitement.
You're not going to take the
clothesn" he cried.
IVY not?" retorted the thief. 81
need EN-"
But think of me-" he pleaded
"I'n have to go upstirs like this TO
get any more"
Stand up" commanded the thief.
Silas dared not disobey. With
great caution he stood up, and the
thief put out the blaze beneath the
chair. Then he stood off and looked
at his victim critically.
Then there box coats amt wot
they're cracked up to be-" he said.
This one you're a-wearin' ought TO
be longer SOS to look real well, an
tell you honest. If the servants
sees you a-sneakin' up stairs with
your legs an feet stickin' out below
like they are now, it'll be up to you
to explain to the coppers an the
- IaaV, hapnnpfnf rF
don't say | never done nothin' for
you; / put out the fire that was
sweaten you all up"
The thief picked up the bundle Of
clothes and opened the study door.
Don't holler," he cautioned.
You'd scare them girls TO death If
they come on you sudden. You amt
a bit pretty in that rig"
This was quite true. There is
attractive about box stand
ing on two human legs and sur
mounted by human head, and Silas
was uncertain as 10 what move he
ought TO make. He unfastened the
cabinet sufficiently to get rid OF the
chair the moment the thief had dis
and then fastened Il up
again. II was the only covering he
had, and would have to serve him
until he could get upstairs TO his
room. He was just preparing to make
a run for IL. cabinet and all, when
the outer door opened, and his wife
entered, accompanied by two ladies'.
II believe that man was a thief"
she was saying eXcitedly. Did you
notice how he scurried away? |
must see II anything is missing"
Slas has just time to turn the key
In the study door when she tried il.
Locked" she exclaimed. Who's
In there"
ITS / Silas," he answered.
Let me in" she cried. I'm sure
there's been thief in the house"
Correct" replied Silas. He Just
left"
We'll why don't you come out
and chase him2" she demanded.
Chase him," moaned Suas. as he
looked at himself and mentally pic-
tured the turor he would create
rushing down the street. IL am
too busy, dear"
Too busy TO catch thief"
calculated Mrs Singer. "Why. the
mans crazy something must have
happened 10 him. silas Singer. why
don't you open that door?"
silas fairly danced about the room
In impotent rage. II only those other
women weren't there!
Go away go away" he cried at
last. Il cant be disturbed lust
now"
4 Won't go away" retorted Mrs.
slnser, That man must have fright.
ened you into insanity. II you don't