The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-04-09

Now. although Miss Graham had Al
ways felt 1t incumbent upon her to
offer her seat to aged persons Of either
sex, she understood human nature
well enough to know that 1t would be
an unkindness on her part not to ac-
cept courtesy so graciously prof
fered. And who could call him old
whose silvery locks belied the rudy
cheeks, the clear, bright eyes and
beaming countenance which conveyed
TO her mind an impression OF eternal
youth? Seldom was such face seen
on Chicago street car. The old man
was chatting genially with his COM
panions.
You're all right as long as you're
with me, boys. My boy, out In Iowa.
told me to look out for them bunco
chaps, but pshawi they can't sell me
no Masonic temple" with knowing
chuckle. His air of innocent import
ance was SO rurally confident, so
childishly patronizing, that Sibelia re-
ceived distinct shock when she
glanced at his companions, between
whom she found herself seated. To
her experienced eye they were no YER
dant countrymen, as their attire was
intended to indicate. If ever brace
OF Chicago's willy "con" men had an
innocent in tow, here was a pair of
them. 1t worried her to see the trio
leave the car at Van Buren, street, the
old man bubbling over with innocent
hilarity, his companions sending fur
tive glances to right and left as they
strobe off, one on either side of him.
She heaved sigh, as she realized
that she could not be a protecting
providence to unwary grandpas, how
ever appealing to her sympathles they
might be.
Miss Grahams worst fears were
realized. She received her dismissal
that afternoon, along with check
for past services. And now what am
| to do?" she asked herself as she left
the Polk street depot, where she had
been seeing some friends off on the
train. Pondering this question, she
walked on and on, oblivious to her
surroundings. She was aroused, how
ever, in very sudden and startling
manner A man-propelled by some
invisible force-fell at her feet, block
ing her passage, while the sound of
the barring and boiling of door fell
upon her ear.
The man lay motionless, his white
hair stained with blood, his eyes closed
in stupor To her horror, she recog-
ticed in the car.
Granddad and his companions had
spent the morning together, and had
lunched at a restaurant more in keep
ing with the outward appearance of
his friends than was entirely agree
able to him. When they started out,
he was gently but firmly propelled to-
wards locality which the two men
had kept in view all along. where mep
Of their ilk consort to the accomplish
ing of their nefarious designs. Grand
dad objected strenuously at last, de-
claring that he was going back to have
look at the banks and office build
ings.
"All right, gov'ner." said the older
man. soothingly, well go with you.
Why. If here amt Jake Hopkins!
When did you come to town. Jake?!"
Got in this mornin'," answered the
rough-looking individual who was
standing in the doorway of a narrow
building between Chinese junk shop
and corner saloon.
Il wish you could let me have that
five dollars you owe me. Jake" said
the younger man. I'm short"
Come inside minute, then" re
piled Jake, still | get bill changed.
Granddad followed like a lamb Il
the slaughter-into what looked like q
poorly furnished Office, where a hook
nosed, hawk-eyed man sat at desk
NO." he said, to their request fol
change. Short Of change myself 10
day"
Can you change a ten?" the youne
man asked of granddad, who obliging
ly handed out his wad! In second.
time the four were upon him and hat
secured the money. They relieved hin
OF his bushes papers, return ticket
everything. Then they thrust hin
through the doorway with such vic
lence that he fell to the sidewalk
striking his head upon the pavement
and almost upsetting Sibelia. A Grove
began to collect; the patrol wager
drew up at the curb The policemen
searched his pockets in vain for a clev
to Identification.
"He has been robbed" declared Mis-,
Graham.
What do you know about this case
young woman" the policeman asked
Sibelia told him all she knew, and h,
said
This man must be taken to the hos
pital at once. He needs medical atten
ton"
II will be responsible for al
charges" said Miss Graham, peremp
torily.
She spoke upon an impulse. A feel
ing she could not define to herself
made 1t uncomfortable to think of this
white haired, gentle old man with the
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