The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-05-23

and that Of the old man was discussed.
Dr. Jordan, when he had called Black
IN 10 assist him with his younger
brains had told him OF Grace's insan-
lJy, and tney knew that the fellow
might not De trusted to remain silent II
II served mis- purpose to disclose the fact.
All they could do. however, was to trust
TO the Providence which had guided
them safely up &c this point.
And 50 DR.. Jordan, jim, and Grace
stgrted out for the Jail TO see and
talk further with the giant gypsy.
Tie sheriff was glad TO sec them again
ana ms look at Jim showed that he had
been pondering over the situation and
4 had come tC some sort of a conviction
regarding the young man. The rumor
he had heard that Alton was now the
husband of the girl gave him an added
Grace" said jim, will you wait here
with Dr. Jordan while 7 talk to the
gypsy2 1 have some very plain things
70 say 70 him. and can do IL better
# you arc not there. Even DR.. Jordan
excuse me, doctor-woUld be in the
way
entered. the cell and was again looking
INTO the eyes of the man he had once
conquered with physical strength.
john he began. I've come TO take
well enough all right. But listen. Some
time last night one Of your babies was
stolen"
No printed letters could give an idea
of the sound that came from the giants
/ throat, and jim inVOluntarily olenched
MS fist to be ready for spring from
the man.
But John. I know where your baby
IS. Your baby is safe and happy. where
they will be good to him And there re
will stay until I get the baby I am try
ing to find and you are going to take
met it. DO YOU understand this?'
As a deaf person hears where the in
terest is vital, so tisis ignorant foreigner
followed every word of the other. Ard
i he understood. Whatever hopes he had
possessed that once free, he could get
young fellow, must have fallen from.
him.
And do YOU still say" continued jim,
| that YOU VIII take us TO the place
| where our baby is as we spoke of the
| other dsy2"
The repression of the man was Won
deFful but at last his nod came. and
Jim felt confident that, loyalty or no
LOYALTY to any king, the man would do
And" Jim added, '.there is no use
saying that I have stolen your baby.
| They viii not believe it and YOU cannot
prove il, and you could not find tie
child if YOU lived to be a tnousa I'd
I years old And remember I licked .og
once good and can put you away at any
time JUST the same. Vow get your
The sheriff came Immediately after
/ Jim had called. and Alton joined the
/ doctor and Grace outside the al
| Where now, my lord?' asked the
"oh. Grace. you don't mind. do you.
dear?"
"Do YOU know, Jim. I rather like
/ you ordering me- about little But
/ oh. dearest" and her terror reminded
| the old doctor Of the day Jim had
been away, when he had despaiFed OF
wouldn't tell me TO stay away for
! more then few moments, Wouie
enc. no, Grace. never"
| The doctor had evidently explained
to the sheriff what was wanted of the
/ gypsy, for out they came In mo-
ment. and all started for the MAR
street the party from the Gordon
house bringing up in the rear
! And once on that main street they
created great interest.
/ The sight of Mrs. Gordon was
any time pleasing to the inha bitanti
of Chanton. a S had been the sight o
her mother and grandmother befor'
her, but TO witness this fair girl &C
eompanied BY her unknown husban,
and following a giant prisoner IN th'
custody Of Sheriff Jones stirred up NJ
little excitement.
So when the FIVE persons mounted tn
| steps leading 10 Squire Baldwin ONCE
they were followed - respectful bu
intensely interested throng.
Jim na0 no pleasant memories VI Att
/ Place, but he put his personal feeinE
from HIM as he followed the sheriff an
his captive into the presence OF II
ALLOW the court. Mrs. Alton" SAL
| the old squire careful TO pTOnounc
| the name distinctly. allow me to escoT
YOU 10 the rear room. where my oil
| friend and honored compatriot, DR.. Jor
: dan. has suggested you would p.eter I
wait while these here legal proceeding
: / air bein' conducted"
THANK you. Squire Baldwin.
q She glanced at Jim, and, receiving IN
| approval, accompanied the old man I
the room where Mrs. Graham had wall
! | ed a few days before.
AN now" went on the Justice,
believe they's some application fur ba
ter be made"
'.'The court IS right" said Jim, steT
you bailed me for a thousand dollar
you would do the same for the othe
person accused of conspiracy IN n
a abduction of Mrs Gordon's-I-I woul
saw" and now Jim became embarrasse
/ | the abduction of AIRS. Atoms baby
us the prisoners counsel present
I incurred the squire.
! YES" said Black, just entering IN
: room, apparently out OF breath. Bl
! I have heard nothing of this.
wall I reckon We cam. object
5 ! Mr.. Alton here hes got the requlslt
cash ter bail yer client auot?"
E But" and the tall man was in
r panic. "he wants to get the gypsy ava
, 50 that he can't testify against him.
Y rs this gypsy yer client er amt he?
came sharply from the old man.
P | Yes, he is. but
d wall. somebody wants ter vail hi