Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-12-27

preaching marriage to Sir Geoffrey Beau
CHAPTER X1II-(Continued.)
ION his way to Newgate?" cried the
little clerk, rubbing his hands with
glee. "Then. IL we can agree on the
price, your lordship can have them in
an hour"
1T you bring them to me-without
reading them-in an hour, / will give
you ten guineas," said Lord Beach
combe magnif1cently.
"Tcn %guineas!" echoed Samuel, with
2 falling -countenance. They cannot
be SO very important after, all, If
that's all they're worth"
How much did you ~expect?" de-
manded B~eachcombe, who hated part
ing with his money. n was still
writhing under the o of having
had to disburse 80 considerable q sum
already yer this affair.
considering the risk. 1 think 1 ought
to have a hundred pounds" pleaded
Samuel, trembling at his own audacity.
"A hundred devils!" growled Beach
combe; d you think I am made of
money!
"It's well worth it. my Lord" urged
run. eve II the captain is in Jail. And
Why wouldn't he get out? He's been
there before and cheated h hangman;
he's as artful as a fox, and a more
friends tina you and 1 know Of"
Beachcombe reflected q while. well,
bring the documents to my house and
you shall ave the hundred pounds.
But IL you ever betray the slightest
knowledge OF them, 1t will be worse
for o than II the captain. as you call
him. escaped from prison and camo
THEY'VE in q sealed packet, my
keep our money" said Samuel, grow
Ing holder, as q ~confederacy in dis
hon brought the naughty peer carer
to his level. B~eachcombe signiied his
acceptance of the compact and walked
over to the window, while Mr.. Perry
gave Samuel instructions how to make
sure of h packet falling into no other
than the right hands.
Goods DEATH" Beachcombe suddenly
exclaimed, in SO strange a voice, that
the others hurried to the window and
looked anxiously out to see what had
befallen. The street was perfectly
quiet. A couple of barristers. with
their W tucked up, stood talking
the praises of his wares. a slatternly
woman. with a baby in her arms and
another clinging to her skirt. lounged
under the trees opposite, and the group
Of constables, still ~expectant. chewed
straws and spat them out in the gutter,
. A0 AkSOx dO6OIC0 III VOVVy 0O
frequently observed in men whose
time is owned and paid for by the gov
eminent. Nothing else was in sight.
What are those men waiting for?'
roared Beachcombe. els that scoun-
drel hiding in this house? Call them
corner. BY Heaven! IL you have let
him slip through your fingers"
d you mean the captain?" asked
the trembling clerk. HE went out half
an hour ago. just before me and Mr..
Double"
"And no one stopped him? He passed
through the constables unchallenged?
It u collusion: they shall hang for It.
Give me my hat. Perry"
Samuel flew to obey. and after 4 brief
search, emerged from beneath q table
with q somewhat weather. beaten beav-
B~eachcombe dashed It from his hand.
THAT 10 not mine!" he shouted: that
d the one that fellow wore when no
came In. He has left 1t behind ana
taken mine: he has used 1t AZ . dis
guise. and those idiots have been taken
and the next minute was heard furt-
0usly cursing and berating the crest
fallen constables. who. taking him for
their long awaited prey. sprang upon
! him as soon az he appeared. and but
for the SPEEDY interference OF Mr.. Per-
So sAsAsA Jug Assys
The men fell back in confusion ~
the situation Gawned Upon them. This
the real lord? Then who wal the
naughty and self important parsonage
who had ridden away from them 20
cody after issuing orders with such
an air OF authority?
"You shall sweat for this!" cried
Deachccmbe. where 10 my horse?"
No one seemed able to answer this
question. The mel glanced from ono
TO another. and the mysterious crowd
that springs W from the roadside when
! there 10 any excitement. began to col
lect. Some n suggested that . Gen.
tlevnan In q black hat and feather had
6oen secn riding cut Of the square.
on Q n chestnut horse. and q mu.-
muir from the crowd confirmed the
statement.
ny this time Lord Beachcombe had
become speeches. with rage. He signed
to . passing chair. and getting In bare
headed. pulled the curtains close. and
departed without . valedictory greet
Ing.
After q visit to Bow street which
gave promise of Q warm quarter Of IN
hour to the cOnst4bles on their return.
Beachcombe hurried to his house. over
looking st. James park, to await Sam
uel's visit. and concoct plans BY which
Reoin should nj only Be arrested, but