The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-11-22
CHAPTER vIi.-Continued.

But you forget that you represent
Mr.. Osborne. On the other hand
represent Gov. Osborne, and If l want
the Appleweight papers l had every
right to them"
After office hours, feloniously and
with criminal intent" laughed Girls
void.
I'VE will assume that l have them"
sneered Bosworth, land such being
the case l will return them only to
the governor"
Then" - and Griswold's smile
broadened-"if it comes to conces-
sions. will grant that you are with
In your rights in wishing to place
them in the governors own hands.
The governor of South Carolina Is
now, SO to speak. in camera"
THE governor Is hiding. He's
afraid to come to Columbia. and the
whole state knows It,"
The papers. my friend; and l will
satisfy you that the governor of Soutt
Carolina is under this roof and trans
acting business"
Here in the statehouse" demand
ed Bosworth and he blanched an,
twisted the buttons of his coat nerv
ously.
THE governor of South Carolins
the supreme power of the state
charged with full responsibility, -er
joying all the immunities. rights an
privileges unto him belonging"
1t was c>ear that Bosworth took n
stock whatever in Griswolds story
but Griswold's pretended employment
by the governor and his apparen
knowledge OF the governors affairs
piqued his curiosity. He stepped t
an inner Office. came back with
packet of papers and thrust a revo
yer into his pocket with so vain
show Of 1t that Griswold laughe
aloud
What! Do you still back your Al
guments with firearms down here
It's method that has gone out {
i fashion in virginia."
IF there's a trick in this it will b
: the worse for you" scowled 30
, worth.
J And pray, remember on your sid
: that you are to give these document
into the bands of the governor. Con
along"
T. They met the Waterman in the CO
9 ridor and he saluted them and passe
: on. Bosworth strobe eagerly forwal
E in his anxiety to prick the bubble
, Griswold's pretensions.
D Griswold threw open the door
+ the governors reception-room, al
S they blinked in the stronger light tn
/ poured in from the private Off
l. There, in the governors chair by Il
o broad official desk, sat Barbara
e borne reading a newspaper.
t Your excellency," said Griswol
i bowling gravely and advancing; Il b.
/, to present the attorney-generall"
9 Barbara"
The papers fell from the attorn
generals hands. He stood staring U
til establishment began to yield
rage as he realized that a trap b.
been sprung upon him. The girl h
n risen instantly and a smile play
aOOut uCI Ups III a thOhAShe- ~
h had vaguely surmised that Griswc
would charge Bosworth with the lC
3 Of the papers. but her associate in t
conspiracy had now given turn
n the matter that amused her.
Barbara" blurted the attorn
" general. what game is this-wt
!. contemplate trick is this strane
playing on you? Don't you understa
j, that your fathers absence il q M
serious matter and that in the pr
ent condition of this Appleweight
fair it Is lib ely to involve him and
state In scLndal?"
Barbara regarded him steadily
moment with a negative sort
y gaze. She took step forward befs
y she spoke and then she asked Quicl
and sharply:
~ What have you done. Mr.. B
worth, to avert these calamities. Z
what was In your mind when y