The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-31

e~iek for him. The plank was drawn
ever. and sssin he faced bis Intended vic
~ with the width OF the ditch between.
he looked across at Walter with a
glance Of balfied rage. II was something
new TO him to be worsted by boy. and
\ sacrificed him and angered him to such
- extent that. had he got hold Of him
~ that moment. murder might have been
semmifted
Put down that plank and come
scross." he called out Walter did not
reply.
Jack might have waded again across
fhe ditch without inHicting much addi-
tonai damage upon his already wet and
nzry clothing. but be fancied that Wal
tsr was IN his power, and hoped be would
eapitulste- To this end. he saw that il
was necessary to reassure him. and de-
cssve him as TO his own intentions
Come across. boy" he said. softening
he tone you needn't be afraid
dida't mean nothing l was only tryin'
b see II could brighten you a little
I'm very well OF where ! am" said
walter. Il think III stay where am"
You WON'T want to stay there all day"
Id rather stay here all day than be
- the same side with you"
Come. boy. III make bargain with
rss- You've put me to good deal Of
boutls.-
Il don't see that"
You locked me up In the closet, and /
ys~'se kept me all night huntin' after
yss-~
-Yeu were NOT obliged to hunt after
-. and as for locking you mp In the
closet. il was the only way l had OF saw
tn< nay money
Jack did not care 10 answer Walters
argument, but proceeded: Now I've got
you sure. but IN do the fair thing. II
ycon come across and pay me ten dol
hrs for my trouble. III let you 20 with
sss hurtin' you"
-what Is TO prevent you taking all my
soney. II you get me over thereg"
Haven't I said | wouldn't
You might forget your promise" said
Walter, whose confidence in Jacks word
wnS by no means great A man who
would steal probably would not be trou-
bied by any scruples on the subject of
violating his word
III you don't come. I'll take every cent
md give you a beating beside said JACK. !
Ak anger gaining the ascendancy.
We'll. what are you gcin' to do about
NJ demanded Jack. after brief pause. q
-ITi stay where / am
i can come over any time. and get 4
Hsid Of you" d
Perhaps you can" said Walter -I'n c
axe the risk
Two hours passed. and still besieger c
md besieged eyed each other from cppo-
ute sides Of the bank. Jack grew more q
md more irritable as the cravings OF his
appetite increased. and the slight hope Il
hat Meg might appear with some break a
ast was dissipafed- Walter also became b
sors hungry. but showed no signs Of i'm
'stience. Lex
At this time a bog was seen coming Il
cross the meadow. Jack espied him. and
be ides struck him that he might through Il
zm lay in stock Of provisions
Come here, boy" he said Where do ii
ca liver" ht
The boy pointed to a small farm house W
aif mile distant. a.
DO you want 70 earn some money! 81
4 dunno" said the boy, who had no n
bjections to the money. but, knowing co
act's shady reputation. was In doubt no
} to what was expected Of him
Go home. and get loaf Of bread aud >
me cold meat, and bring me. and III M
We you half a dollar" m'
Didn't you bring your luncheon ?" Be
Iked the boy.
NO, / came away without II. and I TO
nj spare time to 20 back" COZ
ft occurred to the boy. noticing Jacks s@.
" posture. that business did not appear
b rery driving with the man whose ses
- was so valuable Ma
Perhaps mother won't give me the mig
sad and meat" be said. We
You can give her half the money"
Tho boy looked across to Walter. won coz
rinE what kept him on the other side. ~
n hero saw chance Of obtaining heIp. Va
I'll give you a dollar" he called out.
you'll go and tell somebody that this "a
N Is trying to rob me of all my money. OF
slept In his house last night, and be sac
ed to rob me there. Now he will do
} same II he can get hold Of me-" oon
: II you tell that. III wiring your neck 81
claimed Jack It's all a lie. The DO, q
~ at my house. as be says. and sfoI, nae
ne money from me. He escaped. but n. !.
! bound to get It back If I stay hers :.
day
That Is not true" said Walter. Gar .
my message. and will give you a .sfd
$3.50 @-@~ "AAif DroAAr1r ItWdIO the men Idfuf
come to my assistance" a.
The boy looked from one to the other III
doubt what to do. hed
IL you want your head broke you'll to :,
AZ be says said Jack. rather uneasy. ~
> won't pay what he promises" him
You shall certainly be paid" said Wal ~
his
You'd better shut up, or It'll be the ting
se for you growled Jack. Go and adye
my breakfast quick, boy, and IN greai
you the dfty cents" II
All right" said the boy. -I'n CO." did,"
fifteen minutes later Jack rose to his "F
An idea had occurred to him. At oblIg
distance OF furlong there was a tn
fence. II occurred to him that one cept
hess rails would enable him to cross urged
ditch and get at bis victim. He was Of be
afraid Walter would escape. since he ~
easily turn back and capture him "and
ventured across. ate.