Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-05-15
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V q rsn hastily to the spot, hoping to
j'1 ..sossion of the plank which had
pp y s,ch service to his opponent, and
sn VI = wbich had entailed such misfor-
oH' - anon him. But Walter was too
~np for him. The plank was drawn
1@ ~ AGAIN he faced his intended vic
gel, a a. the width of the ditch between.
3D. " "'I lacked across at Walter with a
of haf1ed rage. 1t was something
fD' Wv him to be worsted by boy, and
.~tifod him and angered him to such
D ,~tont that, had he got hold of him
!, that moment murder might have been
@ .Dnt down that plank and come
49," he called out. Walter did not
Ei I..k might have waded again across
:, ditch without inficting much addi-
wi damage upon his already wet and
~ .-~ cIo+bing. but he fancied that Wal
=. r,gs in his power, and hoped he would
.,;-r1ate. To this end, he saw that it
~, necessary to reassure him, and de-
nv, him as to his own intentions.
.romp across, boy" he said, softening
8. tome You needn't be afraid. l
%1o't mean nothing. l was only tryin'
900 il could brighten you little"
"Tm very we'll off where 1 am" said
rsItpr q think III stay where l am"
"You won't want to stay there all day."
sd rather stay here all day than be
4, tbe same side with you"
Come, boy, I'll make a bargain with
mn. You've put me to a good deal of
trouble"
~ don't see that"
"You locked me up in the closet, and
npve kept me all night huntin' after
you"
"You were not obliged to hunt after
me- and as for locking you up in the
c.oset, it was the only way 1 had of saw
) Ing my money"
Jack did not care to answer Walter
argument but proceeded: Now I've got
YOU sure, but I'll do the fair thing. If
you'll come across and pay me ten dol
lars for my trouble, I'll let you go with
out hurtin' you"
What is to prevent you taking all my
money, if you get me over there?'
Haven't | said l wouldn't?"
"You might forget your promise" said
Walter. whose confidence in Jacks word
vas by no means great. A man who
would steal probably would not be trou-
tIed by any scruples on the subject Of
violating his word.
If you don't come, I'll take every cent,
and give you beating beside" said Jack,
bis anger gaining the ascendancy.
We'll, what are you goin' to do about
III" demanded Jack, after a brief pause.
"I'll stay where am"
81 can come over any time, and get
hold Of you"
Perhaps you cam" said Walter. "Ill
take the risk"
Two hours passed, and still besieger
and besieged eyed each other from cppo-
site sides of the bank. Jack grew more
and more irritable as the cravings Of his
appetite increased, and the slight hope
that Meg might appear with some break
fast was dissipated. Walter also became
more hungry, but showed no signs of i'm
patience.
At this time a boy was seen coming
across the meadow. Jack espied him, and
the idea struck him that he might through
hin lay in a stock of provisions
Come here, boy" he said. Where do
you live?"
The boy pointed to a small farm house
half a mile distant.
DO you want to earn some money!
l dunno" said the boy, who had no
objections to the money, but, knowing
jacks shady reputation, was in doubt
as to what was expected of him
TO home, and get a loaf of bread and
some cold meat, and bring me, and I'll
give you half a dollar"
Didn't you bring your luncheon"
asked the boy.
No. came away without it, and l
can spare time to go back"
II occurred to the boy, noticing Jacks
lazy posture, that business did not appear
70 De very driving with the man whose
1ne was so valuable.
Perhaps mother won't give me the
bread and meat" he said
1ou can give her half the money"
Inc boy looked across to Walter, won
-sFLns what kept him on the other side.
JuF nero saw a chance of obtaining help.
III give you a dollar" he called out,
II you'll go and tell somebody that this
-"u Is trying to rob me of all my money.
sept IN his house last night, and he
I'eo to rob me there. Now he will do
ne same If he can get hold of me-"
II you tell that, I'll wiring your neck, "
GAINED Jack. It's all lie. The boy
'eP at my house, as he says, and stole
One money from me. He escaped, but
!, N bound to get it back if 1 stay here
IL day"
That Is not true" said Walter. Car
{! my message, and l will give you a
mar and will, besides, reward the men
Aal come to my assistance"
!he boy looked from one to the other
doubt what to do.
II you want your head broke you'll
. as he says" said Jack, rather uneasy.
Ne as won't pay what he promises"
lou shall certainly be paid" said Wal
loud better shut up, or it'll be the
oFSe for you," growled Jack. go and
Il my breakfast quick, boy, and I'll
~ you the fifty cents"
=. All right" said the boy. "TH CO."
I fifteen minutes later Jack rose to his
.eI An idea had OCCURRED to him. At