Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19


knife. and if you are willing to obey
my orders for few weeks we NAV be
able to do some business First, re-
member that am Mr.. Armitage. You
must learn that now and remember it
for all time. And if any one should
ever suggest anything else
The man nodded his comprehension.
THAT will be the time for Oscar to
he dumb. understand, Mr.. Armi-
tage."
Armitage smiled. The man present
ed so vigorous a picture of health, his
simple character was so transparency
reflected in his eyes and face that he
did not in the least question him.
You are an intelligent person, ser
geant. If you are equally discreet
able to be deaf when troublesome ques-
lions are asked, then I think we shall
get on"
"You should remember began o.
car.
Il remember nothing" observed
Armitage sharply, and Oscar was
quite humble again. Armitage opened
a trunk and took out an envelope. from
which he drew several papers and
small map, which he unfolded and
spread on the table, He marked a
spot with his lead pencil and passed
the map to Oscar
do you think you could find that
piace?"
The man brcathcd hard over it for
several minutes.
Yes. 1t would be easy" And he
nodded his head several times as he
named the railroad stations nearest
the point Indicated by .irmitage. The
place was In one of the mountainous
counties of Virginia, fifteen miles from
an east and west railway line. Armi-
tage opened duly recorded deed
which conveyed to himself the title to
1000 acres of land; also curiously
complicated abstract of title showing
the successive transfers of ownership
from colonial days down through the
years of yfrginia's splendor to the.
dread time when battle shook the
world. The title had passed from the
receiver OF n defunct shooting club to
Armitage, who had been charmed by
the description of the property as set
forth in an advertisement and lured.
moreover, by the amazingly small
price at which the preserve was Of
fered.
1T Is a farm-yes?"
1T is a Wilderness, fancy" said
Armitage. II have never seen it.
may never see 1t, for that matter. But
you will find your way there, going
first to this town, Lamar, studying the
country, keeping your mouth shut and
seeing what the improvements on the
ground amount to. There's some sort
Of n bungalow there, built by the
shooting club. Here's description of
the PLACE, on the strength of which 1
bought it. You may take these papers
along to judge the size of the swim
de-"
yes, SIR"
"And couple Of good horses, plenty
of commissary stores-plain military
necessities, you understand-and some
bedding should be provided. want
you to take full charge of this matter
ana get to work,as quickly as possible.
1t may be tritie lonesome down there
among the hills, but If you serve me
We'll you shall not regret it,
Yes, am quite satisfied with the
job" said Oscar.
And after you have reached the
place and settled yourself you will tell
the postmaster and telegraph operator
who you are and where you may be
found, so that messages may reach you
promptly. If you get an unsigned mes
sage advising you of-let me consider
"A shipment Of steers, you may expect
me any hour. On the other hand, you
may not see me ut all. Well consider
that our agreement lasts until the first
snow flies next winter. You are a SOL
dier. There need be no.further discus
sion of this matter, Oscar"
The man nodded gravely.
"And 1t is well for you not to reap
pear in this hotel. If you should be
questioned on leaving here
II have not been here-is it not!"
ut is" replied Ar1nitage, smiling
= =. - :, ---.
Yes; one must to serve in the army"
IF you should see n big Servian with
a neck like u bull and head the size
OF a pea, who speaks very bad Ger
man, you will do well to keep out of
his why unless you find good place
TO tie him up. l advise you not to COM
init murder without special orders. Do
you understand"
ut is the custom Of the country"
Assented Oscar in tone of deep regret,
ITO be sure" laughed Armitage,
land now am going to give you moy.-
cy enough to carry out the project /
have Indicated"
He took from his, trunk Il longfbill.
hook. counted out twenty new lone
dollar billstand threw they on
the table
ut is much money!" observed Oscar,
counting the bills labmiously.
ut will be enough fo7your pu rposes.
You can't spend muchlmoney p there
If you try. Bacon. perhaps egg J; COW
may be necessary-who can ell with
out trying it? Don>, write nas. any let
tiers or telegrams/and forget that you
have seen me u you don'tahear from
me again." II
lie went TO the elevator and rode
Town to the q flee with Oscar and dis
missed him CT lrelessly. Then John Ar
nltage bougt t an armful of magazines
lnd newspa pers and returned to his
Dom quite y ike any traveller takingtthe
omfort of his inn.
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