The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-11-23

it on hlnlj Christine. II GoAldn't be
surprised II he 1ias also killed Isaac
Perry I've Thought Of that too.
Isaac is too dangerous to he left alive,
don't you sceF lie drew the will
and perhaps forged granddaddy's name
and also that of George Whitman aft
or Whltman's death. Maybe grand
daddy really signed the will, thinking
it was the transfer. r.
"DO you think your uncle wanted
you to be hanged for something you
didn't do--for Il murder he committed
HIMSELF"
why not? ! was in the way. II
they lynched me at once he could feel
very secure. Besides. he knew Of the
other will, dated years aGo, which is
in the bank at Richmond. OF course
the fraudulent will takes the place of
the old one"
David did not then tell her Of, his
stealthy return TO Jcnlson hall two
nights after his fight ana before the
funeral. On thS occasion he not only
secured the envelope containing the
$1,000 hidden in his mothers black
leather trunk but from place of con.
cealmcnt he was forced to hear such
damning talk regarding himself that
be again stole away. fully convinced
that his wild design TO charge his
uncle with the crime would lie abso-
Iutcly suicidal
b "A sharp exclamation from the Girl
brought him out of his last fit OF al
straction. They We're quite near to
the tents.
Eve are late" she cried nervously.
Il didn't think of the time. The band
is playing The waltz that's the second
piece before the tournament We must
hurry. oh, | do hope father has not
missed u.s."
There was abiect terror in her voice
They broke into 2 run. intending to
make 4 wide circuit Of the mantops
She was brcathlcss with anxiety. lie
grnspcd her arm to help her across
the rough ground
IF h, knew he would drive YOU
away, she crle0.
Near the dressing tent they were
met by Mrs. Braddock
Hurry" she whispered. eco In on
the other side. Jack. quickly. Come
this way. Christine. Your father is
coming back through the maintop.
oh. I've been so nervous"
"Goodhy. David" whispered Chris
tine as she few to the side wall An
instant later she disappeared, casting
a quick glance up into his-face as he
CALAMITY lifted the canvFs fof her to
pass under.
I'm sorry" he murmurcd impul.
Sively to Mrs. Braddocl1 as She follow
cd. Then he raced around the tent
and bolted under the wall into the
mems section.
Joey Grinaldi simply glared ut him.
In two minutes he was out Of his
clothes and beginning 10 slip into the
stripes
Braddock came In. his cigar wallow-
ing IN tho throeS Of vacuous but con.
clliatory smile. Every one stood roady
for shocking display Of profanity
"Jacky." he said with amial,lc dis
regard for tho novice'S tarluess.
would you mind letting me take SO
until tomorrow: There's guy out
here that threatens to attach Ms If |
don't settle an outrageous hill for feed
and provisions. I'm JUS, $3.50 short -
So Que spoke. David did not even
glance NJ Grindldi or the others lie
knew and they knew that there was
no such claim against Braidocll He
hcsitatcd for an instant only. Then
il was borne in upon him that Brad
dock may have heard of his walk with
Christine aud was demanding tribute.
He picked NJ his coat and Deliberate
lY drew from the lining thin. folded
bit-Of paper. 1t contained ali the mon
cy that was in his possession nj the
time. He counted off five ten-dolar
bills, replaced the remaining $50 inside
his striped shirt and handed the tribute
to Braddock.
you're a fine boy. Jacky," said the
man. iii not forget this
He came back whcm-the show was
half over and with vast good nature
took David over u where Mrs Brad.
docl, and Christine were standing with
wonder and doubt in their faces.
II guess It's all right for us four to
sec litlc more Of each other" he
said but he did not lool; MT his wife.