The Detroit times., 1911-11-07
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"Will YOU sit down." asked the
Judge. Hicks signihed by another
movement OF the head that he would
not. This is very dreadful bust.
ness" began the Judge softly
Amt it," agreed Hicks What
YOU got TO say 10 me?' he added petu'
lantly.
Have you started 10 drag the
bayou" asked the Judge. Hicks nod
ded That was your idea suggest
I'd the Judge.
no. il want" objected Hicks
quickly. But said she had been
actin like she was plumb distracted
ever since Charley Norton got shot"
How" inquired the Judge arching
his eyebrows. Hicks was plainly dis
turbed By the question.
sort OF ont OF her head Mr.. Ware
seen IL. too
"He spoke OF it,
..es, sir. him and me discussed II
together
The Judge regarded Hicks long and
intently and in silence. His magniti-
cent mind was AT work II Betty
had been distraught he had not OBJ
served any sign OF it the previous day.
Ii Ware were better informed as TO
her true mental state why had nc
chosen this time 10 go TO Memphis?
II suppose Mr. Ware asked you TO
keer an eve on Miss Malroy while he
vas away from homeg said the
Judge. Hicks. suspicious of the drift
OF his questioning. made no answer.
suppose YOU told the house ser
warts TO keep her under observa-
tom" continued the Judge.
4 don't talk to no niggers," re
pied Hicks. except TO give EN- or
dcrs
well. did You give them that or.
der?
No. / didn't"
The sudden and hurried entrance
of big Steve brought the Judges eN
animation of Mr. Hicks TO a stand
still
"Mas'r. you know dat ar coach
man George-the big black fellow da'
took you into town las evening?
les been down at Shanty Hill whai
Mllly. his wife. is carryin on some
thing scandalous cause George ain
never come home" Steve was labor
ing under intense excitement. but h'
ignored the presence OF the oversee
and addressed himself 10 Slocun
Price.
Well. what OF that?" cried Hicks
quickly
Thar warn't no George. mind you
Mas'r bur dar was his team in d.
stable this mo'ning and lookin might!
nigh done up with hard driving,
Yes interrupted Hicks uneasily
put a pair Of lines TO Niger,
hands and he'll Sun any team off il
legs"
An the keeriage all scratched M
| from being thrashed through th
bushes" added Steve
There's a niger for you" saiC
Hicks. she took the rascal out o
the field, dressed him like he was T;
gentleman and pampered him up. anC
nov first chance he gets he runs off
All said the Judge softly. "TheI
you knew this?''
'Of course. knew--wan't IL IN,
business 10 know? | reckon he was OF
skylarking. and when he'd seen th'
mess he'd made, the trfling fool tool
20 the woods Well. he catches il
VIXEN I lay hand on HIM"
do you know when and under wha
circumstances the team was stabbed
Mr.. Hicks?" inquired the Judge
mo, don't but | reckon it mus
have been along after dark " sail
Hicks unwillingly. II seen to TIT
feeding just after shutdown, like
always dc, then went 10 supper,
Hicks vouchsafed to explain.
And no one saw or heard the tear
drive in?'
Not as / know Of. said Hicks
"Mas'r Ca'ington's done gone of I
get a pack of dawgs-he lows hit
might important to find what's com
OF George" said Steve
Hicks started violently at this piec
OF news
II reckon he'll have to travel a RICH
smart distance TO find a pack O
Cogs," h muttered. II don't knoV
of none this side of Colonel Bates
down below Girard"
! The Judge was lost in thought. n
Permitted an interval OF silence t
elapse IN which Hicks glance sill
round in furtive circle.
When did Mr. Ware set out 70
Memphis" asked the Judge a
length. -
Early yesterday lie goes Their
pretty often on business.
You talked with Mr. Ware befor
he Left" Hicks shook his head. hi
| nc speak of Miss Malroy?" Hicli
shook his head. Did you sec he
| during the afternoon