Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-04-11
CHAPTER xvtII-(contInuedL

That's the very thing! I'm goin'
! out to see them move the show quite
early tomorrow mornin'-just to see
'ow it's done. They've got to start
precious early, so as to reach the town
| they're a-goin' to in time for the per-
Torrance at night. Now, wishin' to
identify myself with the business as
early as possible, I've asked 'em to
send In one Of the caravans to fetch
me, so as to make a sort of percession
they don't mind gratifyin' little
weakness like that. Now, If you can't
'ide in caravan, were can you 'ide,
PHILIP"
1T sounds like the very thing" re-
piled Philip. You can drop me quiet
| ly on the road when we are clear Of
the town, and nothing need be known
of me. But what of this girl, who has
been so brave and loyal to me? l
can't leave her behind
That's easy arranged" responded
the captain. Let 'er stop ere; the
missis'll be glad to give 'er shelter as
long as you like; an you may be sure
she's in good 'ands.'
Philip gratefully accepted the offer;
and, neither of them being disposed to
sleep, they sat and talked the night
away, or such part of it as remained.
Philip duly impressed upon the cap
tain the necessity of preserving 81
lence concerning the real story of
Dandy Chatter, making his plea more
forcible by telling the worthy man OF
the difficulties he might find himself
in should it become known that he had
harbored fugitive, or assisted him to
i;escape.
Soon after four o'clock in the morn
ing wheels were heard outside in the
quiet street, and knock sounded at
the door The captain spying out
the land from the window signalled
to Philip that all was right, and they
prepared to set out. Mrs. Quist had
come down stairs. and had announced
that the girl was sleeping soundly.
Then won't disturb her." said
Philip; II know that she will be well
cared for and am more grateful than
can express. Will you tell her when
she wakes that am safe, and have
gone with the captain: that l will find
an opportunity OF seeing her mother
and assuring her that her child is
safe? And now, If the captain can
lend me cap OF. some sort, | am
ready s
The captain would have pressed his
own gorgeous silk hat upon his friend,
but, being dissuaded from this with
some officially, provided him with a
cloth cap, which would be less likely
to attract attention.
Then the captain sailed out, to be
sure that the coast was clear; and,
there being no one in sight, Philip
took leave Of Mrs. Quist and darted
into the caravan, which moved off at
once.
1t was still quite dark when they
got clear at last of the streets OF
Chelmsford, and Philip Chatter was be-
ginning to congratulate himself upon
the fact Of having got out of his ditti-
culties SO neatly, when the man who
acted as driver, and to whom the cap
tain must have given some word OF
warning, raped smartly on the side
of the vehicle. The captain, who had
begun to fill his pipe, and had quite
settled down to the enjoyment Of his
ride, popped open the little window In
the side OF the caravan and put out his
head. Whats wrong, messmate?" he
asked.
The man informed him rapidly that
there was a gig SO far as he. could
make out Judging by the twin
lights coming over the hill behind
them from the town, and evidently
coming at a great rate. Indeed, IN
the silence, the caravan having
stopped, they could hear the swift beat
OF a horses boots.
ASK him what road we are on, !" said
Philip.
The captain did SO, and the man re-
piled promptly that they were heading
toward Bamberton. II
Just where want to go" whisper
ed Philip to the captain. Now,
don't want to get you into trouble. Old
friend, as. you would most assuredly Il
/ were found III your company. There
fore. you can drop me here by the
roadside, and 60 on without me.
sim blest lie I dot" said the captain
sturdily
But you must & replied Philip. ~
Ii remain here I shall certainly be
taken, quite apart from getting YOU
into dificulties On the other hand, u