The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-07-08

800 80 NWNANMAANH 49,"
one spoke and a dead silence reigned
around the lonely farm house. The
twilight ahades we're falling and a
veil Of darkness gradually descended
until Murray could barely distinguish
the three Figures OF his companions.
The silence was shattered by the
sharp vibrant striking OF a clock, and
as the last peal died away Murray
sprang 10 his feet and spoke with do
termined energy.
Times up" he said briefly. Strike
a light"
There was no response and he turned
swiftly to Dobbin. 1--WE had quite
enough OF this foolery," he exclaimed.
Axe or no axe. woman or no woman.
this stops right now. For the last
time order you 20 call Oh your wife.
Mrs. Dobbin burst into a tempest Of
rage.
I'll die before my husband crosses
the Red river tonight" she shouted.
I'm take him, you and your sister"
responded Murray hereely.
Then he again turned his attention
to his prisoner. "Get a move on you. q
he said roughly. i've danied around
here too long. Wen hire a boat three
miles up the river"
Il own a coat on the river" said
Dobbin ~sullenly.
It's mine. not yours" corrected his
charming spouse.
You may as well make some money
out CT your boat" he said addressing
Mrs. Dobbin. your husband must go
yer the river with me and somebody
will get the money"
A greedy light shone in the woman's
sharp eyes.
How much viii you payG" she
asked.
I'm give you a dollar" replied Muir
ray.
He produced four silver quarters
and dropped them one by one on the
floor. The pleasant jingle Of the
coins smote heavily on Mrs. Dobbin's
ears, She leaped for a candle. lighted
1t, and gazed fondly al the money.
Who will bring the boat back2" she
inquired.
You can send for It," responded
Murray.
I'm do it for a dollar and a half.
she replied.
The detective dropped two more
quarters on the floor.
Captor and captured embarked on
the steamer Campana at Port William.
which at hat time was Port Arthur.
Capt Anderson was the commander
Of the vessel and an old friend Of Muir.
rays. who as a matter-of.fact wRs well
acquainted with all OF the crew and
officers. The detective had received
a timely hint OF the plan to save Dob
bin in the 500 and held a short con
sultation with the genial skipper.
Il want you TO do me a favor. said
Murray. after he had Informed the
captain OF the scheme { deprive him
OF his prisoner. Before we get 10
Sault Ste. Marie. land me with Dob
bin in a small boat above the rapids
and I'll pull for the Canadian shore"
i've got a better plan than that
replied the captain. Instead Of risk.
ing your life in a small boat above
the rapids, I'll put Dobbin In the hold
and shut the matches before we get 10
the American side
HE can yen like a Comancho IN.
dian in there. and no n can hear
him" said the jOyial skipper glee-
fully.
The artful DObbin was on the watch
/ for the moment when he was TO carry
out his lawyers instructions. Anxious.
" he waited as the boat drew near
the locks and got ready to send forth
the yells which were 10 be the signal
for the sheriff to eome 10 his rescu
Just then the steward approached the
omeer and prisoner.
MIR. Murray he said pleasantly.
would you like q little good whis.
key"
why. yes. indeed, responded Muir
ray eagerly "Dobbin, don't you feel
like joining US In a drink?'
The prisoner smacked his lips and
glanced around There Vas time for
him to avail himself OF the Invitation
before the boat entered the locks.
yes. I don't mind n / do" he re-
piled. and the trio went down 70 the
room selected by the captain. Il was
q little cuhby.hoie Of a place with no
window OF outlet except a small port
They entered and the steward prompt.
Is stepped out again. after placing q
decantor OF whiskey and glasses on
the table, and slammed the door be-
hind him
why did no shut the door," de.
handed Dohbln. with sudden sus.
plcion. Murray eyed the questioner
with a sardonio grin.
why don't you start yelling for
your friend, the sheriff." he queried
/ i9yially.
Dobbin glared ~furiously az the con
/ founder OF his plans, A lurid Of
I crimson dyed his face. the veins Ia his