The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-08-09

l>'eh"e. Then my work was cut on
ior mel must take care of Dunn.
There was brief time in which r
arrange the play, with both davIirb
ana Theilen already so close M hand
iheilen' Why. of course. a report o
MS approach would throw Dunn of
MS guard. and | might invei-le tb
, Fellow far enough back from the line
10 make an open attack possible. Here
ut least, WAS the only course which
seemed to promise success. tore of
my jacket. turning ii inside ont to hid,
the CLEAN of buttons: ripped off tbe In
sigma from the front of my slouch ha
tnd pulled the wide brirn low over nv
eyes. There would be nothing nauy
about 1heilens irregulars. and the
color OF my Clothes could not be easily
guessed at In the gloom. All else was
Sheer luck and audaclty. | was with.
In tive feet OF the fellow before ne
even saw me. Before be could draw
his weapon. / asked hurriedIy:
is this Captain Dodd!"
"N-no; am an officer of Johnstop's
stan. peerlng forward in a vain en-
deavor 10 declpher my face. who are
you! What do you want"
Il have been sent forward by Cap
tain Theiien. De wants TO know where
he is 10 bring MS men"
The lieutenant stiffened up. the
slight faitering OF his voice vanished
IN an effort at command
''Oh 4 LoH op, .ook.x.n-
IN command here. being of the regular
service. Where is 1hellenY"
Back yonder on the creek. He's
Waltln' for orders an q guide"
We'll. hurry back and bring him up
You know the way. don't youY'
stared off into the black night. as
though it hid thousand mysteries.
Well. | don't exactly know" con.
Iessed unwillingly. Il got here all
right because the firing from the house
Sorter guided me. but them weeds Is
mighty confusin.' an l reckon il will
take me right smart while to find nv
way back again. You couldn't go
along could your"
There was nothing in the request to
arouse suspicion. yet he hesitatpd. an
parently at first inclined to refuse
perhaps considering such a service be-
meath his dignity.
Maybe II you got me as far tho
head OF that path / might make the
rest all right" suggested doubtfuIly
IL was plain enough he would prefer
remaining where he was. but anxietv
TO have these welcome re-enforcements
hurried forward caused him crudrinp.
iy TO consent.
How large force have you:">
a rev over hundred. | reckon"
well. come on: I'll show Won 70 the
path. You could follow that With your
eyes blindfolded"
had forgotten the way myself. or.
rather. the night confused me as 70
the points of compass. yet as he start.
ed OF TO the right | followed. perfectly
satisned so long as every step took liza
FARTHER away from the Immediate
vicinity OF the house. We had tray.
erSed the orchard and were upon the
cage or the weed patch when he came
to. a sharp halt
Heres where the path begins lead
ing down TO the creek. It's not very
'ualght. but you can't lose 1t. for the
growth is solid on both Sides"
lit all looks the same to me-" staring
beyond him. Where did you say the
entrance WASP"
Right here In 'front.'" half angrily.
What Is the matter with your eyes?
IL lead you into it. and then. perhaps.
'ou can follow your nose"
lie grlpped my sleeve. forcing me
onward. The next instant | had nv
eg twined about his. | never had an
asier job at tanning a man. and be
ore ne got his scattered senses to- ,
ether pressed Il revolver barrel ,
galnst his temple. threa tening instant ,
eatn II he SO much as moved. What !
yer other ambitions Lieutenant Cal ,
ert Dunn may have possessed, depar. I
IRE from life surely was not included. s
nd doubt If be winked an eyelasb {
'hile | stripped him OF weapons and L
entity btickled his waistbelr about bis /
rms. binding them helplessly against q
lie body. n
Sorry TO be compelled to treat you q
this manner" l remarked coolly, b
put 1t seems TO be your luck TO get in
y way constantly. Besides. | believe d
~ advocated hanging me only few Z
ours ago" n
de recognized me then. and the sud. Y
n gust of anger overcame his pru Il
'nce. yielding him voice He burst le
nth into volley OF oaths II
Stop that" the words ike bullets. "
e grip OF my hand shutting off his III
Ind IL hold your life In this one ri
lSer and you either obey me- or die Ell
Dw many men are about this houseY NJ
He squirmed under the pressure OF b;
e gun barrel. but comprehended the ST
cessity for IN immediate answer. n:
'Abour sixty" Je
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