Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-16

| You holler once and I'll shoot Ine man
that comes to help you"
Miss Renwyck, with the limp and
whimpering Imogene clinging to hei
waist, moved slowly around the bill
Hard table, while the burglar watched
her, breathing hard and following with
catlike tread He had taken per
haps six steps, and his back was now
turned toward the door which led into
the hall Suddenly he felt savage
grip about his neck and found himself
with outfung arms, his mouth and
nose smashed fiat against the table
while a tiny ring of cold steel was
/ pushed behind his ear.
"Steady, you hound, or I'll give you
shot that you never saw in bill
| liardsv'
! The tone was low, but masterful, and
Mr.. Jack Bibbs was far too prudent
gentleman to leopard his health by
futile disobedience. Therefore be
made no immediate attempt to move.
On Harriets brain. even in that
dreadful instant, flashed a vivid, In
sistent memory. Again she was perch
ed on the quivering broncho's back
pressed onward In a reelirEy, dizzy
pool of death, while in her ears rang
words of sweet encouragement. And
as then she had exercised her force OF
will. so now she saved herself once
more by clappfng her hand over tne
mouth of fair Imogene. This time II
was muscle combined with common
sense, and healthy shrek was throt
tied In its infancy.
Richard released his grip on the
nape Of his prisoners neck.
"Stand upr' he ordered. and the
man obeyed. Hands up tool All,
thank youl Perhaps you also have
gun. Allow me to relieve you of Its
weight" He ran his free hand over
the person Of Mr.. Fitzgeorge and Sc
cured short. ugly looking pistol and
a pair of brass knuckles, both Of which
he promptly pocketed. "Goodr' be
chuckIed. "And now. Miss Renwyck,
will yon please be good enough ia
throw some light upon this gentle
MANI"
eyes," whispered Harriet; 81 think |
can explain in"-
''No, nor the Texan interrupted. 81
don't mean words refer to the bulls.
eye lamp. Just turn It on him, please,
and we'll lcok him over"
Miss Harriet compiled. The light re.
vealed the countenance of Roderick
Fitzgeorge alias Jack Bibbs. alias
twenty other names which have no
bearing on this comedy. His clear cut
Nnt dTssinated features were distorted
and sullen in his rage against the wo-
men whom he thought had laid trap
for him.
'My, what prize packager' observ-
ed the Texan softly. "You have a bad
eye, my friend; but after all. I'm
rather glad to know you. Miss Rem
wyck, do you think you could find me
rope or piece of good, strong
twine7'
"Oh, what is he going to do?" Miss
Imogene began to whimpeF. ''Oh,
please, Lord Croyland, won't you let
him gof He's my friend. We let him
in the library window, and If you tie
him up everybody will know all about
1t. Oh, oh, ohF'
Once more sharp symptoms of hys-
terics threatened to develop, and Miss
Harriet's most persuasive powers were
taxed to avert an alarming outbreak.
Flush, dear. hushF' she whispered
soothingly, then turned to Richard.
Lord Croyland," she said, "there are
circumstances connected with this
strange affair which prevent me from
explaining fully. Tomorrow, when Imo-
gene and l are less nervous, perhaps
we can make you acquainted with the
reasons. For the present beg you to
let this man go quietly We have
nothing more to fear from him."
Richard hesitated, glancing from
Miss Harriet to the prisoner.
"0f course. Miss Renwyck," he an
swered regretfully. II must bow to
your Judgment. though ia my opinion
you would better allow me to turn this
fellow over to the police. | imagine
they would be inordmately glad to see
him. But-just as you like. There is
one more little matter, however. which
must insist upon" He turned to the
prisoner. "This young lady" he said,
quietly pointing to Miss Imogene. has
paid you somewhat exorbitant price
for her own rightfui property. Oblige
me by returning the amount"
"0h. no, no; let him keep it!v begged
the victim, but Richard was obdurate
upon this point.
Mr.. Roderick Fitzgeorge. having ac-
complished the real object Of his Wis
1t, was glad to be released at any
price, especially as the disposal Of the
letters was merely device for enter
ing the house and holding the ladies'
while his confederate rified the safe.
Without more ado he took the money
from his pocket. tossed it upon the
billiard table and turned to the library
door.
Zone moment" Richard demanded.
Miss Renwyck, turn this light upon
him, please. Thank you. Now on me.
! want this gentleman to know me II
we chance to meet again.
After a moments silent scrutiny the
Texan spoke in a stern but level voice:
: Ito be continued.l
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