The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-04-21
him over, and i want 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
it safe or sane to trust him with the
plate that had been SO laboriously ac-
quired from Roebury House, and the
Jewels of Lady Ivy Task-Hender, fo1
the %purloining Of which one Hog"
Stander was at that very moment do
Ing seven stretch? Was 1t wise to 1n-
stall him as custodian Of the empty:
gel Esquire gained admittance to the
m~eeting-place of the Borough Lot?T
Some there were who said Yes" and
these included the powerful faction
that numbered Bat" Sands, "Curti9n
Goyle, and Conner amongst them.
never rest on this half-witted old gems
tleman. with his stuffed birds, his gold
fish, Gagged rabbits and mice, a view
that was supported by the fact that
Lady Ivy's priceless diamonds lay cons
cealed for months in the false bottom
of a hutch devoted to guinea pigs in
old Georges strange m%enagerie, what
time the police were turning London
inside out in their quest for the prop
erty.
Dul loW Olu 1cOI6o was uIluCi q
cloud. Notwithstanding the fact that
he had been found amongst his live .
stock securely bound to a chain with q
handkerchief over his mouth, suspicion
attached to him. How had Angel
worked away in the upper room with
out old Georges knowledge?
Angel might ave 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 Lott he had
been entirely deceived as to the part
played by the old man who acted as
''caretaker' to the empty house.
In a fourwheeled cab old George,
smiling foolishly and passing his hand
from time to time over his tremulous
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"
1.-THE Lord help me-" smiled old
George complacently.
He ran his dirty fingers through his
few scanty white locks, and the smile.
die out of his face, and his loose
mouth dropped pathetically.
Mr.. sands,'' he said, then stopped;
then he repeated the name to himself
a dozen times; then he rubbed his
cad again.
Bat, leaning forward to catch what
| might be a confession, sank ack again,
in his seat and swore softly.
In the house of u. Jones, Builder and
Contractor" were gathered in strength
the men who composed the Borough
Lot"
Suppose he gave us away, asked
Goyle, what shall we do with him?"
There was little doubt as to the feel
ing Of the meeting. A low animal
I thrOnph the gathering.
IF he's given us away''-it was Vim
mis- with his duh fishlike eyes turned
upon Connor who was talking-''why,
we must out him."
You're talking like a fool" said
Conner contemptuously. III he has
given us away, O may rest assured
that he is no sooner in this house than
the whole place will be surrounded by
police. If Angel knows old George is'
one of US, he'll be watched day and
be followed by mother bringing Angel.
No, I'll stake my life or 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,
old George stood, fumbling his hat in
his hand, smiling helplessly at the dark
faces that met his. He muttered some-
llI16 uI12SI lie OISdlI.H -aat 1I
whats that?" asked Conner sharp
ly.
II said, a gentleman" began old
George, then lapsed into silence.
What gentleman" asked ConnoE
roughly.
II am speaking Of myself" said the
old man, and there came into his face
a curious expression of dignity. II say.
and 1 maintain, that a gentleman is a
gentleman whatever company he at
fects. At my old college I once reprov-.
ed an undergraduates" He was speak.
ing with stately, almost pompous dfss5
tinctness II said, There is an axiom
to which I would refer you, De gustibus
non es d~isputandum, and-and-'"
His shaking fingers went up again to
the telltale mouth, and the vacant,
smile came back.
Look here" said Conner, shaking hi6
arm, I'VE ont want to know anything
about your damned college; we want
to know how Angel got into our crit,.'T
The old man looked puzzled.
Yes, yes,' he muttered; "of course.
Mr.. Connor, you have been most kind
the crib-ah!-the young man who
wanted to rent or hire the room up
stairs"
Yes, yes" said Connor eagerly.
"A most admirable young man" old
George rambled on. but very inquisi-
tive. 1 remember once. when I was adj
dressing a large congregation OF young
men at Cheltenham-or it may have
been young ladies-I-' +
Curse the man!" cried Goyle in a
fury. Make him answer, or stop his
mouth"
Conner warned him back.
CONTINUED Next Weekly
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