Mower County transcript., 1908-12-30
5 IS minutes before noon, Jerr,y.

9ss8a ~ u ~ Wluut0D O0IOTO anQOn, JeITy.%
But Why 5Ss5s Il 3s
Great Scott! III see you little
later, sweetheart 4 Ne said, looking for
his hat. 81 have an unbreakableappotnt-
sment at noon promptly at IL. and
cannot lose another minute 5.#
.sBut Jerry q n.
Yes, I know you understand he
said, as he c1asped her to his breast
and smothered the words that tried
to issue from her mouth.
The next moment he was in cab
and an instant later the startled driver
was lashing his horse with his whip
at almost every bound. Montezuma
street was on the other side OF the
city, and it was only Jerry Chambers
good luck that got him 70 the spscitied
number 80 seconds before noon. But
in that short space Of time lie hurled
several coins at the driver, ran up Z
fight Of steps and reached . desk. Z I,
I'm Rodney Graves" he painted.
What's hero. for me p 80
AN envelope" was the answer, just
as the clock finished striking IL. j., ,E
Thanks" said Jerry. as he sank
into chair and scraped the perspira-
ton from his brow with his finger.
What have you brought from tho
mountains Of Mexico?" asked tho man,
who wore on the lapel Of his coat the
Pin Of the Twins, affecting degree of
solemnity. - 49,. ... D..
"Gold,"'s answered Jerry, producing
several OF the nuggets.
Did you, by your own hand, find
these nuggets under the surface of
the earth % -
with my own hands-50 miles from
a sign Of civilized habitation."'
This you declare upon the honor
Of Gemini person?"
Il swear
: "A Geminis word Of honor is ~
good as his OATH" interrupted Eman-
auel 5Fosgate, supreme person Of the
Cluster of The Gemini in 1870, ex-
tending his hand. Il am glad to see
you here on time," Then he produced
the envelope. T.. s.. q @... .
II you'll excuse me-" began Jerry,
plainly showing his nervousness, III
find out what is In it right away. I
nearly waited too long once on time,
and don't think I'll run any more
chances ..y %.
Mr.. Fosgate's keen eyes were TO
cused on Jerry's face as the young
man tore open the envelope and took
out the cOntents-one sheet of paper.
Jerry tried to disguise whatever the
reading might give birth to, but az
his eyes went over the page the old
Gemfni saw calm face become set in
tell-tale lines. Jerry's eyes came
closer and closer to the paper, and
just before he reached the last line
his chin dropped little. For a mo-
ment after he had read the instrucs
tions he stared hopelessly at Mr.. Fos-
gate, whose eyes looked askance.
satisfactory" smiled Mr.. Fosgate
Satisfactory" b!urted Jerry, his
face now very red and his fingers
twitching neryously. We'll, l should
say it was satisfactory-for you fel-
lows! I thought the others were
about the limit, but this-and for six
months, too! Ye gods!" His hands
went up in despair.
Evidently not" suggested the de-
liverer.
certainly not!" exploded Jerry,
who walked to the window and looked
thoughtfully into the street. He re-
mained there for minutes, and neither
he nor Mr.. Fosgate said word. Fin
ally Jerry walked back to the desk
and held out his hand.
II think I'll be moving now"
I'm glad to have met you, brother,
and"
What is deserving charity in this
town., Jerry asked, with a siclxly
smile.
! "Oh, we have several worthy inst.-
tutions," said the surprised Mr. Eos
gate. Personally, believe that the
Home for the Needy is
+ :That's the one for me-the Home
for the Needy" broke in Jerry, laugh
ing with genuine heartiness: I'm go
ing to do something for that place and
I'm going to do it right away" While
he went through his pockets and lay
his money on the desk Mr.. Fosgate
looked on in amazement. II want you
to turn this money over to the needy.
I hate for anybody to want for nice lit
tie things on the side, And, OH he
went on as he placed the nuggets on
the desk, I'D almost overlooked these.
They'll be nice for the young ones to
play with. Now think I'll be moving
along" He again shook Mr. Fosgate's
hand and started for the door, Just
as his right hand touched the latch
4 his left came out of his vest pocket
and he turned around Excuse me,
but I'd almost overlooked this dime"
He tossed the coin, to the wondering
Mr.. Fosgate and, with wave of his
hand, went into the street.
Jerry wandered along, scarcely
conscious that there was anybody else
on the thoroughfare. He made an ef-.
fort to bring his jumbled wits togeth-
er, but it was a frail one, and he
turned into another street. He walked
down this street block or two, and
then suddenly concluded that he was