Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1909-07-28

die or the kitchen floor. are In hand.
while her sister guarded the door with
the cleaver. For several moments no
one spoke and dead silence reigned
around the lonely farm house. The
twilight shades were falling and
vel OF darkness gradually descended
untii 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 to his feet and spoke with de-
termined energy.
Times up" he said briefly. Strike
a light"
There was no response and he turned
swiftly to Dobbin. I've 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 TO call OF your wife"
Mrs. Dobbin burst into tempest of
rage.
I'll die before my husband crosses
the Red river tonight" she shouted.
I'll take him. you and your sister"
responded Murray fiercely.
Then he again turned his attention
to his prisoner. Get move on YOU"
he said roughly. i've dallied around
here too long. Wen hire boat three
miles up the river"
Il own boat on the river" said
Dobbin sullenly.
Its mine. not yours" corrected his
charming spouse.
You may as well make some money
I@out Of your boat" he said addressing
Mrs. Dobbin. Your husband must go
over the river with me and somebody
will get the money"
A greedy light shone In the woman's
sharp eyes.
How much will you pay?" she
asked
IN give you 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 candle, lighted
1t. and gazed fondly at the money.
| WHO will bring the boat back?" she
inquired
| You can send for It," responded
Murray.
III do 1t for dollar and a half"
she replied.
| The detective dropped two moro
| quarters on the floor.
Captor and captured embarked on
the steamer Campana at Port William,
which at that time was Port Arthur.
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of the vessel and an old friend OF Muir
rays, who as a matter-offact was we'll
acquainted with all of the crew and
officers. The detective had received
n timely hint of the plan to save Dob
bin In the 500 and held a short con-
sultation with the genial skipper.
II want you to do me n favor" said
| Murray, after he had informed the
captain OF the scheme to deprive him
OF his prisoner. Before we get to
Sault Ste. Marie, land me with Dob
bin In 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 small boat above
the rapids. III put Dobbin In the hold
and shut the matches before we get to
the American side"
"He can yell like a Comanche In.
dian in there. and no one can hear
him." said the jovial skipper glee
fully.
The artful Dobbin was on the watch
for the moment when he was to carry
out his lawyers instructions. Anxious
ly he waited as the boat drew near
the locks and got ready to send forth
the yells which were TO be the signal
for the sheriff to come to his rescue
Just then the steward approached the
officer and prisoner.
Mr.. Murray" he said pleasantly,
would you like a 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 was time for
him to avail himself of the invitation
before the boat entered the locks.
Eyes, don't mind II do" he re-
piled, and the trio went down to the
room selected by the captain. IL was
a little cubby-hole OF place with no
window or outlet except small port
They entered and the steward prompt
ly stepped out again. after placing O
decanter OF whiskey and glasses on
the table. and slammed the door be-
hind him.
why did he shut the door," de-
manded DobbiD with sudden sus-
picion. Murray eyed the questioner
with a sardonlc grin.
why don't you start yelling for
your friend, the sheriff." he queried
joyially
Dobbin glared furiously at the con