The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-04-21
him over, and I var to know how he

him over, and I want to know how he
came to let Angel get at u.s."
Old George had always been problem
to the Borough Lot" He held the
position Of trust that many contended
no demented old man should hold. Was
1t safe or sane to trust him with the
plate that had been so laborionsly ac-
CURED from Roebury House, and the
Jewels of Lady Ivy Task-Hender, for
the purloining of which one Hog"
Stander was at that very moment do
ing seven stretch? Was it wise to in
stall him as custodian Of the empty
house at Blackwell, through which An
gel Esquire gained admittance to the
m~eeting-place of the Borough Lott"
Some there were who said Yes" and
these included the powerful faction
that numbered Bat" Sands, Curt"
Goyle, and Conner amongst them.
They contended hat suspicion would
never rest on this half-witted old gen.
tleman, with his stuffed birds, his gold
fish, Gagged rabbits and mice, a view
that was supported by the fact that
Lady 1vy's priceless diamonds lay con-
cealed for months IN the false bottom
of a hutch devoted to guinea pigs in
Old Georges strange menagerie, what
time the police were turning London
inside out in their quest for the prop
erty.
But now old George was under a
cloud. Notwithstanding the fact tina
he had been found amongst his live
stock securely bound to a chain with a
handkerchief we his mouth, suspicion
attached to him. How had Angel
worked away in the upper room with
out bic Georges knowledge?
Angel might have easily explained.
Indeed, Angel might have relieved their
minds to a very large extent in regard
to old George, for in marking down the
haunt of the Borough Lot" he had
been entirely deceived as to the part
played by the old man who acted as
'caretaker" to the empty house.
smiling foolishly and passing his hand
from time to time over his tremulous
mouth, listened to the admonitions of
Mr.. Bat Sands.
"Connor wants to know all about It,"
said Bat menacingly; "and If you have
been playing tricks, old man, the Lord
help YOU"
THE Lord help me-" smiled old
George complacently.
He ran his dirty fingers through his
few scanty white locks, and the smile
died out of his face, and his loose
mouth dropped pathetically.
"Mr. Sands" he said, then stopped;
then he repeated the nam to himself
a dozen times: then he rubbed his
again.
Bat, leaning forward to catch what
might be a confession, sank back again
in his seat and swore softly.
In the house of y. Jones, Builder and
We're gathered in strength
the men who composed the Borough
Lot"
Suppose he gave us away" asked
what shall we do with him
There was little doubt as to the feel
of the meeting. A low animal
growl, startling in its ferocity, ran
through he gathering.
If he's given US away"-it was Vim
mis- with his dull fishlike eyes turned
Connor who was talking-"why,
must out him."
You're talking like a fool" said
Conner contemptuously. "If he has
given us away, you may rest assured
he Is no sooner In this house than
whole place will be surrounded by
one of US, he'll be watched day and
night, n the cab that brings him will
followed by another bringing Angel.
No, I'll stake my life Oh the old man.
But | want to know how Mr.. Cursed
Angel got into the house next door,"
They had not long to wait, for Bats
knock came almost as Conner finished
speaking.
Half led, half dragged into the room,
Did George stood, fumbling his hat in
MS hand, smiling helplessly at the dark
aces that met his. He muttered some-
hing under his breath.
whats that?" asked Conner sharp
II said, a gentleman began old
then lapsed into silence.
What gentleman" asked Conner
'oughly.
II am speaking Of myself" said this
I'D man, and there came into his faco
curious aynrecSfnn ~ 1fppIfxy bT oo,v
1 maintain, that q gentleman is a
gentleman whatever company he af-
ects. AT my old college I once reprov-
ID an undergraduates" He was speak
with stately. almost pompous dis
inctness Il said, There is an axiom
ION es di%sputandum, and-and-'
His shaking fingers went up again to
he telltale mouth, and the vacant
mile came back.
Look here" said Conner, shaking hts
lrm, I'VE don't want to know anything
o know how Angel got into our CRIBS"
The old nan looked puzzled.
Yes, yes" he muttered; "of course,
Conner, you have been most kind
he crib-ah!-the young man who
to rent or hire the room up
tairs.,
Yes, yes" said Conner eagerly.
"A most admirable young man." old
George rambled on, but very inquisi-
i've. I remember once. when / was ad-
a large congregation of young
nen at Cheltenham-or 1t may have
,een young ladies-I-
Curse the mani" cried Goyle in q
Make him answer, or stop his
Conner warned him back.
CONTINUED Next Week.
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