Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-05-31


no time for hesitation; bluff. If any.
thing. would carry him through now
so he walked quickly across the decl
to the girl and her brother.
This is Misther Murphy, Larry
dear, who" Katie hesitated and col
ored slightly, who helped me-"
The detective ran his eye sharply
over Deck, and compressed his lips II
way that lowered his big mustach'
we'll down over his chin. The descrip.
ton of the man he was to identify fit.
ted perfectly. But in the first rush Of
gratitude and obligation his generous
Irish heart was not inclined to spill
hairs Of right and wrong. 1t was only
a moment before he extended his hand
I'm glad to meet you Mr.. Murphy,
he said, as Deck took 1t. you was or
the spot when my little sister needed g
handy fist, and-well, that's enough fol
Larry Maloney."
"Oh. that's all right" returned Deck
'twasn't much"
The two men looked steadily into
each others eyes as II they were con-
testants in a trial Of physical skill.
Il think I'd know you better, Mr.
Murphy" Larry went on. rather slow
ly, 'ff you was better dressed an had
a brown mustache."
They still looked fixedly into each
others eyes.
Maybe you would" Deck replied.
There was another pause, while Ka-
tie gazed from one to the other won
deringly. She was disappointed at her
brothers lack Of appreciation Of the
service that had been done her.
| Broker" asked Larry, laconically.
Broke" answered Deck, grimly.
WELL" went on Larry. as he drew a
long breath. 1T amt Larry Maloney
that don't appreciate good turn. Can
I help you out any way?"
mo, guess not" answered Deck
thoughtfully, Unless" he added, as
the possibility flashed over him, you
could get the inspectors to handle me
promptly, and let me get through
quick. I'd like to get home, and wash
up and change my clothes. The week
that I've had hasn't been much Of a
bracer, you understand"
"Sure!" replied Larry, knowingly. 81
know how you feel and I guess I can
fix 1t all right. You can go right along
with Katie and me, an the boys won't
stop you nor ask any questions,
guess"
well, that will make US good and
plenty even," Deck exclaimed, heartily
land 1t will be up to me for the next
time"
It's a queer thing" Larry went on
thoughtfully. "but, do you know. I came
on board to look for a tall, smooth
faced man with gray eyes and brown
hair, who was wearing a shabby black
suit, a slouch hat and heavy boots.
His sharp eyes met Decks again, but
the latter did not finch, AN what's
more, l was told his name was Dan
Murphy"
"Why, Larry, DEAR" cried Katie, ex-
citedly, Dan Murphy is the name of
| the man who-who-"
"The devil it Isl" calculated Larry,
as she hesitated And where Is he
now?"
There he Is over there" replied
Deck, indicating the direction with a
nod; that fellow with the black eye,
leaning against the pile of trunks"
WELL" said Larry, in tone Of re-
lief, II guess that's my man; descrip-
tion's all right, anyhow. Wait here
minute"
He sauntered across the deck and
passed the battered Dan Murphy, eye
ing him sharply. Then he went on to
the forward part Of the ship. Pres
emily he returned with a customs Of
ficer.
There's your man." he said, indi-
eating the tall figure, which was still
leaning against the pile Of trunks; but
don't know him from Adams off OK;
never saw him before"
"All right, Larry" responded the
customs officer, well take care OF
him. The old man thought maybe he'd
turned up a good find for you. So
long," and the customs officer went
about his duties.
Larry was as good as his word. AS
they passed down the gang plank to the
pier, he merely said to the officer on
duty:
my little sister from the old coun-
try and another friend of mine, Jim
They're all right"
| "All right, Larry" was the response
ANY friends of yours Is all right. Com :
in to the ward meetin' tonight"
| "Sure!" replied Larry.
| AS they passed off the pier Larry re-
peated the explanation, and a moment
later the three stood in the street.
Deck drew a long breath Of relief
and satisfaction as he looked around
at the familiar buildings and people
and heard the familiar accent.
| well Katie" said Larry cheerfully
you're here at last. And now we'll be
| Idkln Cal up dl liiS hSAS SoAA>-
there. Good-by, Mr.-Murphy." he
added, half turning to Deck. He did
not offer his hand. He felt that he had
risked his badge for the obligation he
was under and they were quits. Ka-
tie was more cordial.
Good bye, Misther Murphy" she
said, with all the warmth Of recently
aroused gratitude: II hope you'll be
afther comm to see us before long"
Deck looked at her brother. Larry
was looking fiXedly across the street
No echo of Katie's invitation rose tC
his lips. He did not care to have his
young and innocent sister called or
by Deck Melton, gambler queer
feeling seized Decks throat, which he
could not account for, and he swallow
ed hastily
Thank you. Katie" he said, with
siph as he shook her little rough