Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-03-07
cHAPrER xv.-continued.

LflneQ Win. He came IN Tapluly,
closed the door, andvanced toward
Ogledon.
Now, SIR" he began, 81 don't want
you to compromise yourself about this
matter but business is business, and
the law is the law. Touching this mat
ter of Dandy Chater-this matter OF
murder"
He got no farther, as Ogledon, with
a-cry, turned swiftly and made toward
the door, Tokely turning, too, in his
establishment. DR.. Cripps, dimly and
drunkenly realizing that his patron
was in danger, caught up the nearest
weapon, which happened to be heavy
decanter, and, with shrill scream,
hurled himself upon the inspector and
brought the decanter down with all his
force upon that gentleman't head. The
unfortunate officer, with a groan,
dropped fiat and lay motionless.
For a moment or two Ogledon stood
staring down at him. scarcely knowing
what to do, while Cripps, nightly
pleased with his performance, danced
all round Tokely's PROSTATE form,
waving the decanter and chanting a
species Of dirge. But, the seriousness
Of the position dawning rapidly upon
Ogledon, he seized Cripps by the arm,
wrenched the decanter from his grasp,
enormity of his offiense.
you idiot" he whispered, hoarsely;
"a pretty thing you've done now. |
might have stood and braved the thing
put; there's no proof against me, and
suspicious are useless. But now, after
this, there's nothing for it but to make
a bolt for 1t! l suppose it's my own
fault for having anything to do with a
drunken little worm like yourself.
iQuick! there's no time to be lost; we
must clear out of this. Comet"
Going to the door he listened eau
|tiously for a few moments, and then
swiftly opened it. There was no one
In sight. and he darted across the hall
and caught up his own and the doc
tors hats and coats and went back
noiselessly. Tokely still lay without
movement and Oggledon dragged
Cripps into his coat and crammed his
shabby hat on his head, put on his
own outdoor things, and prepared to
(, leave the place.
Now, attend to me-" he said to
Grips. II shall lock this door on the
inside, and take the key with me;
we'll go through this window on to the
terrace. If this fellow ever wakes
again-of which am extremely doubt
iul-it won't be for an hour or SO; and
come quietly. This has been deuc-
eddy unlucky night and it promises to
be an unlucky day. l thought myself
30 safe; | don't like the turn things
have taken at ALL
Strolling quietly, until they were out
Of sight Of the windows of the house,
| the two got clear away, Ogledon keep
| Ing tight grip Of the arm Of his sway
Ing companion. Indeed, it is possible
that. before many hours had elapsed,
the little man deeply regretted the
part he had played in the recent ad
venture; for Ogledon walked him on,
without mercy, mile after mile, and
without paying the slightest attention
to his many piteous entreaties to
pause at seductive-looking public
houses for rest and refreshment
Later in the day. they came to a small
station within easy distance of Lon
don, and dusty, weary, footsore, and
Illl-tempered, Cripps was glad to get
into the corner OF a third-class railway
ond 70 DC 1oop.4s5#
Arrived at the terminus, Ogledon
coolly announced to his companion
that they must part. II shall drive
Iatross London, get some dinner, and
catch the night express for the Cont
nent. You will not. in all probability,
hear from me for some time. Good
by!'
me?'' asked the little man, in dismay.
I'm sure don't know and I'm
equally sure don't care" respond
ed Ogledon. You've got yourself and
me into this trouble; I'm going to get
out OF ityou had better do the same 2
But I've no money" said Cripps, APP
pealingly.
Nfy2Be ALI SOu 6AOuiu nave luOuSuCs Vi
that before knocking policemen on the
head with decanters. II you will be SO
giddyi and youthful. and frolicsome,
you must take the consequences.
Good-by. again; hope they won't
catch you!" He turned and made his
way out of the station. Grips saw him
jump into! a cab and disappear in the
\ press Of traffic in the streets.
Meantime, another traveller fugi-
i tive like himself had set his face in
Il the same direction, with no settled
purpose In mind, save to hide, untI
such q time as he could formulate 8
Il plan of action. Not daring to trust tc
4 the railway lest his description should
nave been telegraphed and men should
Il be on the lookout for him, Philip Cha
\ ter had started of TO walk to London
II Coming. long after the sun was up
into staggering suburb, which We,
Il had some faint touches of the countr.
Il left upon II, he sat down on bench
4 outside 4 small public house. orderet
Il some bread and cheese and ale, anl
IL atA. and drank pa vxanflY,alu S y