The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-07-22
lhe House Of the Black
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''oh. Tm glad you've come. Right
IN this way. Don't stop for anything
He almost lifted her bodily from the
seat. and they rushed together into the
house. closing the door behind them.
At once all was dark and silent.
Amos a for a moment gazing blankly
lat h place where they had vanished,
then he swore softly.
Observation-Disclosures"
But nothing could long discomfort
Amos. 1t was evident that Mrs. Earth
1ng's stay was to be no short me-: 1t
was equally evident that nothing was
required OF him-at least for the pres
ent. Accordingly. he found a place for
MS morse: sought out a comfortable
seat. and lighted his pipe. Thus forth
Ned. he prepared for a long siege.
Mosquitoes sang their shrill songs
about him. a whip-poor-wM came at
length within q few feet Of where he
sat. 50 near that he could distinctly
hear the chuck at h end Of each bar
of his score. The near Run filled the
night with its drowsy monotone. Amos
leaned against the side of the house.
and then dozed on with his pipe still
In his mouth.
He was awakened by a stealthy step
very near him. but, though bewildered,
he did mo- move or make a sound. A
man crept silently through the yard,
opened the back door Of the kitchen,
and passed in. That was not Toms
step. nor Poppy Miller's. He listened
intently and after a time heard the
umb OF q voice within, but he could
thing strange about the affair.
Perhap he could peer In at a win
dow, but the windows were not easy
to locate In h old structure. 1--we he
FOUND after cautious accommodating, but
they were closed and tightly blinded.
Then he stole to the other side and
found q window partly open. He lifted
himself cautiously.
II was the window to what appeared
to be b pantry. The apartment be-
!yond seemed to be feebly lighted, as
with 8 candle.
All was silent. Then, by listening
muttering disjointedly. but he
could make out no words. Suddenly
sharp and clear rang put Squire Harts-
sWlck.s voice. There was no mistak-
ing i.
B U who put It on. I want to know
There was both fear and anger in the
tone. Who was II? Did All Farthine
put 1t on?"
low monotone.
Here. damn It! quit that! Look me
IN the eye. n stop that 1abberinF!
ant scare me. you blasted old
Speak up. or I'll put you where you be-
long. You mean Rose came here?.
The reply was audible now. II arose
ma watling tremolo. and It gathered
force rs It vent on until It became al
most q Shrek.
"Ha. sha. ha! she comes here. She
to see me. and shan't I help her
Msen sne loves the very air he breathes.
Wnen MS eyes have looked al her and
q can't sleep. when he'll have his re-
yenge? IA. ha, iha! Let him look to
his daughter---is she well? IL she
happy? Is sfiesgfair now.?.
Here quit Il; do you mean Jim
.Ah. iook-look-sce! The old man.
her father--let me count his hours.
Stop. You damned hag! stop!"
.l'lve--ssix- seven-Oh, it's not long
eon .99A tos be worth the counting"
Then she'll marry him.-ha, ha. ha!
she'll marry him. and they'll divide it
It'll be merry! All these years
he's shaved for 'em and sold out his
very soul for EN-. And she'll marry
|hifi-See. those eyes. there's sven
IN EN-. An, my God! Matthew Heller,
you've got revenge.'.'
Stop" Numbered the old man. but
at that moment there was commotion
IN 'front.'. Amos turned automatically.
Run right In, doctor: don't stop to.
rap" It was Jim's voice.
b kitchen door opened softly, and
Squire Hartwfck stole around the house
feet from h man under the window.
OF after the sheriff, I'll bet yeh."
mumbled Amos. under his breath. Then
he went out to interview Jim.