The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-10-01

miry clothing, but he fancied that Wal
tel was in his power, and hoped he would
capitulate. To this end, he saw that il
was necessary to reassure him, and de-
ceive him as to his own intentions.
Come across, boy" he said, softening
his tone. you needn't be afraid.
didn't mean nothing 1 was only tryin'
to see if l could brighten you a little"
I'm very well off where | am" said
Walter. II think III stay where 1 am
You won't want to stay there all day."
I'D rather stay here all day than be
on the same side with you"
Come, boy, I'll make a bargain with
/ you. You've put me to a good deal of
trouble"
Il don't see that"
"You locked me up in the closet, and
you've kept me all night huntin' after
you"
You were not obliged to hunt after
me, and as for locking you up in the
closet it was the only way l had of saw
| ing my money"
| Jack did not care to answer Walters
argument, but proceeded: Now I've got
you sure, but III do the fair thing If
you'll come across and pay me ten dol
lars for my trouble, I'll let you go with
out hurtin' you"
What is to prevent you taking all my
money, if you get me over thereP
Haven't l said l wouldn't"
"You might forget your promise" said
Walter, whose confidence in Jacks word
was by no means great. A man who
would steal probably would not be trou-
bled by any scruples on the subject of
violating his word.
IF you don't come, I'll take every cent,
and give you a beating beside" said Jack,
his anger gaining the ascendancy.
well, what are you goin' to do about
it," demanded Jack, after a brief pause.
"I'll stay where l am"
81 can come over any time, and get
hold of you"
Perhaps you can," said Walter. I'm
take the risk"
Two hours passed, and still besieger
and besieged eyed each other from cppo-
site sides of the bank Jack grew more
and more irritable as the cravings of his
appetite increased, and the slight hope
that Meg might appear with some break
fast was dissipated. Walter also became
HiOle huiISly, Jul suONeu no SASHS VI III
patience.
At this time a boy was seen coming
across the meadow. Jack espied him, and
the idea struck him that he might through
him lay in stock of provisions.
Come here, boy" he said. Where do
you live?"
The boy pointed to small farm house
half a mile distant.
do you want to earn some money!
Il dunno" said the boy, who had no
objections to the money, but, knowing |
Jacks shady reputation, was in doubt |
as to what was expected of him.
$50 home, and get loaf of bread and |
some cold meat, and bring me, and I'll |
give you half a dollar
Didn't you bring your luncheon?"
asked the boy.
'No, l came away without it, and l
can't spare time to go back"
1t occurred to the boy, noticing Jacks
lazy posture, that business did not appear
to be very driving with the man whose
time was so valuable.
perhaps mother won't give me the
bread and meat" he said.
You can give her half the money"
The boy looked across to Walter, won
dering what kept him on the other side.
Our hero saw a chance of obtaining help
I'm give you dollar" he called out
''if you'll go and tell somebody that this
man is trying to rob me of all my money
l slept in his house last night, and he
tried to rob me there. Now he will do
the same if he can get hold Of me-"
If you tell that, III wiring your neck
Jack. IT'S all lie The boy
slept at my house, as he says, and stole
some money from me. He escaped, but
Pm bound to get it back if I stay here
Ill day"
THAT is not true" said Walter. Car
y my message, and | will give you a
lollar, and will, besides, reward the men
hat come to my assistance"
The boy looked from one to the other
n doubt what to do. /
IF you want your head broke you'll /
10 as he says" said Jack, rather uneasy.
He won't pay what he promises" 1
you shall certainly be paid" said Wal
err 4
You'd better shut up, or it'll be the t
worse for you," growled Jack. go and q
et my breakfast quick, boy, and I'll G
ay you the fifty cents"
"AH right" said the boy. "I'll GO" d
Fifteen minutes later Jack rose to his
eet. An idea had occurred to him. At o
he distance of furlong there was a
all fence. 1t occurred to him that one c
f these rails would enable him to cross u
he ditch and get at his victim. He was o
OF afraid Walter would escape, sinee he
ould easily turn back and capture him 6
he ventured across. q
Walter did not understand his design b
/ leaving the ditch. Was it possible
hat he meant to raise the siege? This c,
,emed hardly probable. He watched, 81
18th some anxiety, the movements of his g
,e. fearing some surprise.