Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-12-26

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gain possession OF the plank which had
been of such service to his opponent, and
want OF which had entailed such misfor-
tunes upon him. But Walter was too
guick for him. The plank was drawn
over. and again he faced his intended vic
tim with the width Of the ditch between.
He looked across Mt Walter with
glance of bafled rage. 1t was something
new to him to be worsted by boy. and
II mortified him and angered him to such
IN extent that, had he got hold Of him
At that moment, murder might have been
committed.
~Put down that plank and come
across" be called out. Walter did not
reply.
Jack might have waded again across
ne ditch without inhicting much addi-
tional damage upon his already wet and
miry clothing, but he fancied that Wal
tel was in his power, and hoped he would
capitulste. To this end, he saw that 1t
was necessary to reassure hiE, 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. l was only tryin'
to see If could brighten you little"
I'm very well off where l am" said
Walter. Il think I'll stay where | am
"You won't want to stay there all day."
I'D rather stay here all day than bs
su the same side with you"
'.Come, boy, III make 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. II
you'll come across and pay me ten dol
lars for my trouble, IN let you go with
cut hurtin' YOU"
what is to prevent you taking all my
money. II you get me over thereT
Haven't | said l wouldntT'
"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 beating beside" said Jack.
his anger gaining the ascendancy.
well, what are you goin' to do about
~ demanded Jack after a brief pause.
'I'll stay where | am"
II can come over any time, and get
hold OF you"
Perhaps you cam said Walter. 'I'll
tAke the risk"
Two hours passed, and still bcsieger
and besieged eyed each other from cppo-
site sides of the bank. Jack grew more
and more irritable az the cravings of his
appetite increased. and ths slight hope
that Meg might appear with some break
fsst was dissipated. Walter also became
more hungry, but showed no signs of im-
patience.
At this time 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
yps liver
The boy pointed to a small farm house
half = mile distant.
DO you want to earn some money!
Il dunno" said the boy, who had NO
objections to the money, but, knowing
Jack shady reputation. was In doubt
~ to what was expected of him
Go home, and get loaf of bread and
some cold meat, and bring me. and I'll
otvs you half a dollar"
didn't you bring your luncheon p
A&&ed the boy.
mo, l came away without II. and
cant spare time to go back"
1t occurred to the boy. noticing Jack .
Aky posture, that business did not appear
10 Be very driving with the man whose
dms was SO valuable.
perhaps mother won't give me the
bread and meat" be 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
~f'll give you a dollar" he called out.
IF you'll 90 and tell somebody that this
man is trying to rob me of all my money.
I slept in his house last night, and he
tried to rob me there. Now he win do
? the same II he can get mold Of me-"
If you tell that. III wiring your neck, Z"
exclaimed Jack. It's all lie The DO,
sitPt a. ny tttdccf 40 hr says anu ttOtt
some money from me. He escaped, but
Pm bound to get 1t back II stay here
all day"
THAT is not true" said Walter. Car
ry my message, and l will give you a
dollar, and sill. besides, reward the men
chat come to my assistance"
The boy looked from one to the ether
IN doubt what to do.
IF you want your head broke you'll
do as he says" said Jack. rather uneasy.
-Hs won't pay what be promises"
you shall certainly be paid" said Wal
tss-
You'd better shut up. OF TN be the
worse for you" growled Jack. Go and
get my breakfast quick. bcy, and III
pay you the City cents"
-Al right" said the boy. I'll 60"
Fifteen minutes later Jack rose to hi
feet. An idea had occurred to him. A
fhe distance of a furlong there was
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