Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-08-01

huntin' more trouble. Better leave the
boy alone. J. thought, at first, we'd
have ter use him, but don't now. Let
the girl believe he's deserted, and that
yer in position ter help him. That
will serve yer purpose better than the
other scheme, 1t may awaken her
gratitude, her sweet Lowell"
Damn her Lowell"
$50 it isn't love, Ell, that makes yer
SO anxious. thought as much. What
is 1t, then-revenge?"
Grant held his breath moment, his
dull eyes on the faces Of the two men.
We'll, might as we'll tell you," he
snarled at last. II loved her once, I
guess; anyhow l wanted her badly
enough. l want her now, but not In
just the same way. want to show
her I'm the master want to give
her lesson, and that cub brother Of
hers. I'd have got them all, the Col
onel with them, II that damned Col
onial spy hadn't stolen my coat. had
them, dead to rights, Fagin, and the
papers to prove 1t. Now l don't care
how it's done, SO get her. l thought
she'd marry me to save the boy, but
IL she won't, why then, you carry out
your plan-what is it?"
Fagin laughed, again emptying his
glass.
Easy enough. She's alone. except
fer her father, and he can't get out Of
bed We've got jerks here, an the
damned old coward will do whatever
/ tell him."
"But she despises me-"
ooh, mol Well make you victim.
That will leave things in proper shape
between yer two. Wen play 1t of as
a drunken lark-eh, Jones? My God (!
1t won't be the first time we've done
the trick either. Do you remember
that love-sick couple over at Toms
River, Ned? Never laughed 30 much
in my life. This Is better one. Lord
but won't old Mortimer rave. an
mighty little good 1t will do him
Come, what do yer say, Grant, Are
yer gamer"
"Hell's fre-yes." He got to his
feet, gripping the back Of his chair
'Dring-bring 'em in; this is a good
/ place."
Fagin struck the table with his fist
~Of course It is, drink ter the bride
after the ceremony. Bill, bring In the
preacher"
1T was growing daylight. I could
perceive the glow Of the sky Out
through the window, but the candles
still sputtered on the table, casting
grim lights and shadows on the facet
Of the three men. AS Bill disappeared
into the parlor, stole silently bacl
to the library door.
"Tom," whispered briefly, find the
boys, and bring them in here. through
that broken window. They are in thu
orchard to the right, and there are ne
guards in front. Move lively, but b
quiet"
What is It, Maori" asked younl
Mortimer, eagerly.
4 Il can't explain now, I must &c
back where can see and hear. Blu
there is going to be fight. Hold tn,
men ready here until call. See tina
their weapons are In good order"
caught the CLINT of his eye. bu
could wait no longer. Indeed l wal
scarcely back. Struggled under tn
stairs, whom Bill came forth. gripping
the collar Il his prisoners coat. and
urging him down the hail. crouched
I tie u HssesRlHg llsAt -thssateninl
to reveal my hiding place. yet with
mind more at ease. now l knew the
taen were close at hand. Within i've
minutes the entire squad would be
! crowded into that room. eager fol
trouble to begin. Probably Fagin did
not have a half-dozen fellows In the
house. II we could strike swiftly
enough we might overpower them all
without creating alarm outside. where
the main body lay. Some careless
ness had brought US good luck in hav
Ing the front Of the house left IN
guarded. These thoughts swept over
mo, and left me confident. The tim,
had come when was to serve her. t.
prove my own worthiness. l felt ready
and eager for the trial.
caught glimpse Of jerks face. al
Bill jerksd him forward. The mar
was gray with terror. his parchment
like skin scanned and contorted. II,