Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-02-08
CHAPTER XIV.

the lark, but gay and blithe as he, and
during the progress Of his toilet chanted
q selection of scraps from the songs OF
all nations. Mr.. Zeno, as beftted man
| of his profession, was of an unconquer-
able hopefulness. His scheme of yester-
day had failed, Notwithstanding that 1t
had seemed delightfully."- simple and GER
| tain, and so far he had not even hit
upon another. Yet he was cheerful and
good Of heart, for he had at least achiev-
ed a triumph in becoming familiar with
| Dobroski.
Attired In a frock coat, a glossy silk
hat, spotless linen, and shining boots of
patent leather, he looked eminently re-
spectacle as he emerged upon the street
and took his way along the sunshiny side
of the road to his customary restaurant.
In little while he hailed an omnibus,
and climbing to the roof, hummed and
smiled all the way to one of the gates
of the Regents Park, where he alighted
and strolled like a gentleman at large
into the refreshing expanse of green. Here
he encountered Mr.. Frost, who was also
eminently respectable In aspect, though
sad of countenance.
why, hillo !" cried Zeno In his slight
~ marked foreign way. Who would
have thought to see you here? How do
you do?''
"Hillo =" said Frost. How are your"
Mr.. Zeno's gay surprise was intended
for the benefit of a passer-by. 1t was
his creed never to neglect q precaution,
and near at hand was a man who had
mounted the omnibus after him and had
alighted at the same point.
1@k - tv,ou to ~
to you," he cried. with genial, careless
loudness which could only belong to an
INSCRIPTIONS open-hearted fellow who
had nothing to conceal. Come along.
Let us have a good long talk together
II don't like the game you're play
ing" said Frost II haven't closed an
eye all night. Seems to me I'm running
into danger all ways" Zeno turned to
smile at him, but said nothing. "Oh, you
can grin, but III be hanged if 1 can"
"Ah |" said Zeno, smiling still, and hug
ging his companions arm, "how one pities
the poor Frost, who cannot grin, and can
not sleep Of nights, and is running all
the ways at once into danger. Come then,
he shall be taken out of danger"
IT wish he might be-" returned Frost,
with a sulky air.
He shall be-" returned Zeno. 1--WE
will 20 by and by and make a call upon
our dear friend and leader, Mr.. Dob
roski, and we will make complete sub
mission to him and admire his patriotism
and his humanity, and swear to live and
die for hun and then we shall be safe
shall we not?
"Im not afraid of the Dobrosh lot,
said Frost but the other crowd is dan
gerous, let me tell you. As for Dobroski
he's neither more nor less than fool
Every we'll. Very WE'LL" returned
Zeno. He shall be As cunning as h
likes, and we will be AZ cunning as W.
can. Eth? We will 90 and see Dobrosk
first and will swear to live and die will
, him."
And how long do you think your
going to play that double gamer"
! Suppose that in my capacity of at
tached friend to Dobroski, countrymal
to Dobroski, trusted entirely by Dob
) roski, deputed myself to watch him TO
the other side7 Suppose. again, that be
!, ing enthusiastic for Dobroski" -Zeno'
= smile was study In villainy and craft
IT volunteer in his behalf to watch tn
others, and to know their schemes, an
d to warn him if he should be in danger
; "Well" said Frost. Whats m
share?"
7 you are entirely devoted to Dobroski,
e said Zeno, with his constant smil
"You are as devoted as I am. But 20
are also devoted to the others, who kno'
- you better. You will be little suspicion
and careful about me, and you will waite
: me If you please whilst watch Dobrosk
!. You will report to your old friends wha
% ever conversations have with Dobrosk
. and you and 1 will arrange the repor
, together 80 that they shall be nice an
4 accurate"
- They'll nail us at it." said Eros
mournfully. They're bound to nail ,
- at it."
''Ah!" returned Zeno, cheerfully. "Bl
= we must not let them nail us at it."
~ Couldn't we split the thing?' deman
, ed Frost Couldn't l stick on with II
y, old lot, and you"
BE found in your nasty, dirty, nude
- Thames? No, dear friend, no. Let
= work together, my good Frost. 1t will
:. SO much pleasapter! Oh, ever 30 mu'
- pleasanter. See how nice that will be
IT can see what you want the old o.
- for" said Frost YEARLY. Hes be-
- playing old gooseberry with the Gear al
all his family arrangements ever since
left the cradle. But don't know VIII
- the other lot have got to do with 20
unless you're on for Scotland Yard
WELL"
- Nov you are curious again !" cri
Zeno. II know what l want with t
other lot. Let that be enough for BOZ
~ dear Frost. And now shall we go a
:. swear to live and die with Dobrosl