Putnam patriot., 1908-05-08
THE PUTNAM PATRIOT May s 1908

mean Mir. FitzgeorCe. Oh. Harriet. won't you make him give me the other | twag~
 ] "ies. wills said Harriet firmly. "Mr FitzgserSe we have acted in good fai:h toward you and expect at least tair retGsn. You demanded Slt4 l have the moBey here ia my hand. but | tell you once for all that shall rot pay you unless you sur. render all fhe letters To this child.- haven't gct any more~ the bur giar answered sulleniy. And. whats hore, F. He paused at the sound Of cat call from without and began fumblias in bis pockets. Why. here You arer he exclaimed in well feignei asteaishment producing the missing letters. T didn't know had 'em. swear l didn't. Take 'em. my dear Pay UT and we'll caTl it quits
 "And-and you won't publish the copies~ quavered Miss Imocene as though terrified al the sound Of her own whispers
 No said the man: T give you my word as a sentleman.~ with singular misapprehension Of the meaning of the term Hurry with the dough It's getting late"
 1 Assured that the letters completed 1 Miss imogeue's indiscreet list. Miss | Harriet tossed roll of bills in the l circle of light which was made hy the 1 bullseye lantern
 1 You would better go new.- she said in tone of disgust which she made
 no attempt to disguise. "l will close 1 the window after you"
 | The man counted the money hurried ly. slipped it into his vest pocket and l closed the slide ef the lantern Thank you." he murmured, with a 1 most elaborate bow. I'm much ohlig- 1 ed to both Of you. Rich people like | you won't ever miss a little sum like l you for many | day. even without the recollection of your pretty faces. | You've been square by me. and I'l1 be square hy you And now one kiss all around. and we'll say good night"
 You seeundreli'' breathed Harriet. furious 10 her finger tips. Go in- stantly or will cali for help"
 "Oh. no. you won't. my beauty" laughed the man "f'll bet you've kissed ugier men than me before. and I'm going to take you down a peg You holler once and I'll shoot the man that eoues to help you Miss Renwyek. with the limp and whimpering Imogene elinging to her ! waist. moved slowly around the bil- Hard table. while the burglar watched her. breathing hard and following with a eatlike tread He had taken per hapS six steps. and his back was how turned toward the door which led Into the hall Suddenly he felt a savage grip about his neck and found himself with outfiung arms. his mouth and nose smashed flat against the table, while tiny ring of cold steel was pushed behind his ear.
 steady. you hound, or I'll give you a shot that you never saw in bil= liar,lse'
 The tone was low. but masterful. and Nr. Jack Bibbs was far too prudent q gentleman 10 ieonafd his health by futile dsebedienee Therefore he made no immediate attempt te move.
 on Harriet's brain. even in that dreadful instant flashed q vivid. in. sistenf memory. Agaln she WAS perch. ed oa the euivefine hronehe's back, pressed onward ln reeiihg. dizzy pool of death, while in her ears rang words of sweet encouragement. And as then she had exercised her force of will. SD no% she saved herself once more by elapping her hand over the mouth Of fair Imogene. This time il was muscle combined with common sense and q healthy shriek was throt- tie1 in its infancy
 Richard released his grip on the nape of his prisoners neck.
 stand up," he ordered. and the man oheyed "fiauds mp too Ah, thank yoa, Perhaps you also have a gun. Allow me to relieve you of it's weight" He ran his free hand over the person Of Mir Fitzgeorge and SC cured shQgt. ugly looking pistol and a pair Of brass knaekles. both of which he promptly pocketcd '.Good,.' he ehuekled And HOW. Miss Renwyek, win you please be good enough to throw some Eight upon this gentle m0nf"
 Yes whispered Harriet; 'I think | can explain in
 No. no." tho Texan interrupted. "i don't mean words l refer to the bulls. ege lamp. Just turn t on him. please, and well look him over
 Miss Harriet complied The Iight re- vealed the colnfenance of Roderiek Fitzgeorge alias Jack Blbbs. alias twenty other names which have no bearing on this comedy His clear cut but dissipated features were distorted sn sulen in his rage against the wo- men whom be thought had laid a trap fof him.
 My. what prize packager' observ- ed the Texan softly. You have q bad eye. my friend but. after all. I'm rather glad 10 know you. Miss Ken wyck. do you think you could find me a rope or a piece of good. strong twine:"
 "Oh, what Is he going to do?" Miss lmogene began to whimper. ''Oh. please. Lord Croyiand. won't you let him go: He's my friend We let him in the library window. and If you tie him up everybody will know all about It. Oh. oh. ohs'
 Once more sharp symptoms of hys- terics threatened to develop. and Miss Harriet's most persuasive powers were taxed to avert an alarming outbreak.
 Hush. dear, hush" she whispered