Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-08-06

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twenty other names which have no
bearing on this comedy, HIS clear cut
but dissipsted features were distorted
ana sullen in his rage against the wo-
men whom he thought had laid a trap
Tor him.
MY. what prize packager' observ-
"a the Texan softly. you have a bad
eve. my friend; but after all. I'm
rather clad to know you. Miss Rem
wick. do yoa think You could find me
rope or piece OF good, strong
svfnes"
'Noh, what Is ne going 10 doY' Miss
/ tmogene began 90 whimper. 'Oh,
please. Lord Croyland. won't you let
bin sos Hes my friend. We let him
In the library window. and II you tie
him up everybody viii know all about
T. Oh, on. OAR
Once more sharp symptoms OF hys-
levfcs threatened 10 develop, and Miss
HarTiet's most persuasive powers were
axed 70 avert an alarming outbreak.
Hush. dear. hush- she whispered
scothiag,y, 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 | are less nervous. perhaps
we San make you acquainted with the
reasons For the present beg you TO
let this man so quietly. We have
nothing more 10 fear from him"
Richard hesitated. glancing from
Miss Harriet TO the prisoner.
-of course. Miss Renwyck." he an
swered regretfully. Il must bow TO
your Judgment, though In my opinion
you would better allow me TO turn this
fellow over to the police. imagine
they would be Unfortunately glad to see
him But-just as you like. There is
one more little matter, however. which
I must insist upon" He turned to the
prisoner. This young lady" he said.
quietly painting to Miss Imogene, has
paid you a somewhat exorbitant price
for her own rightful property. Oblige
me by returning the amount"
-0h. no. no: let him keep itr' begged
the victim. but Richard was obdurate
upon this point
Mr.. Roderick Fitzgeorge. having &C
compiished the real object Of his Wis
IL. was glad to be released at any
prsce, 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 bis pocket, tossed II upon the
billiard table and turned to the library
door.
-One 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 moments silent scrutiny the
Texan spoke In stern but level voice:
MY friend, am forced to let you
go this time, though sadly against my
inclination. You owe your release to
the kindness OF the ladies' The next
time the affair win be mine IL you
ever modest them again in any way
I'll settle with you In way we make
use of In Texas You understand?
You are marked, my friend I'd know
your bad eye In Jericho. Yes, and I'd
follow you there, too, for the pleasure
OF wringing your worthless neck. Now
apologize to these ladies, then gitr
In Richards present tone there was
no suspicion of an English drawl, and
Harriet marked 1t joyously, though half
uGconsciously, for the strain of fear
and anxiety was now beginning to tell
upon her nerves. Miss Imogene was
ready for complete collapse, and the
two stood trembling In each others
arms
The burglar mumbled a stumbling
apology, then passed into the library
through the door which Richard open
ed for his exit He lost no time in
stepping through the still open win
dow and In a moment more was skulk-
ing across the lawn,
Lord Croyland," began Miss Har-
riet, who had followed from the bill
lard room with Imogene clinging hope
lessly to her arm-"Lord Croyland.
want to thank you for
The words died suddenly upon her
lips, and she leaned for support against
the wall.
who's there7" called q voice In the
darkness from the stairs In the hall.
"Quickr' whispered Richard to the
terror stricken girls. TITS your Ca
Their! Go back into the billiard room
and slip upstairs when you get the
chance. Therel IT'S all right Leave 1t
10 me-"
He gave them no chance to disobey.
but pushed them through the door,
while he spurred his brain for some
good excuse to account for his presence
In the library at this unseemly hour.
who's thereT Mr.. Renwyck called,
and this time Richard answered back:
'Hellol II Is II wil--er-I mean
Croyland- Is that you. Mr.. RenwyckY
he grabbed q book at random from
one Of the shelves. then drew the hall
| nortieres aside. to discover his host
revolver In hand, on the dim LIT stairs.
arrayed In a long white night robe,
which made him look more gaunt and
angular than ever.
~0h. it's your said Mr.. Renwyck in
great surprise. II thought I heard 4
noise-a shot or something-and got up
to investigate. why In the name Of
(heaven aren't you In bedY ~.
/ 'T'm awfully sorry 30 have dIsturbad