The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-10-26

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How do you known" snarl-
ed Braddoek. "Go and do
what | told you," to the wavering at
tepdant.
Mrs. Braddock and Christine were
standing beside the detected boy. the
former looking steadily nj the face OF
her husband. whose bloodshot eyes
would not meet her gaze. Christiue's
eyes were wide with the bewildered
stare OF an intelligence that has sud
denly been aroused to new aspects.
She was having a glimpse Of a side
to her fathers character hat had lev
or been revealed 10 her before.
She put forth n hand and drew Ruby
Noakcs close beside her. pressing her
hand tightly IN actual alarm. The
Noakes girls arm went around the
slender Ggure. but she continued to
stare c~uriously at the face OF the
stranger in their midst. She was half
n head taller than Christine and al
least three years her senior.
I'VE ought 10 have a new clown TO
help out dad. Mr.. Braddoek." ventured
Miss Noakes coolly.
Braddock stared at her.
WHAT'S that?r he barked.
Keep still. Ruby" cautioned her
father. Ruby's lips parted quickly.
and then. thinking better OF 1t, she
closed them.
David's face took on a queer. uncer-
tain expression while Braddock was
advancing his dire need OF money as
an excuse for turning him over. The
proprietor resumed his bitter h~arangue
against the weather. The boys face
began to clear. An eager. excited
CLEAN came into bis eyes. He looked
about him rs II searching for some
sign OF corroboration In the faces OF
the performers.
IF he's innocent. he can prove r."
argued Braddock stubbornly. '"The
county pays the five hundred. It's
nothing out OF his pocket. Why the
devil shouldn't | get itY'
David had opened his lips two or
three times to utter the words that
surged up from his anxious. despairlng
heart. A sense OF guilt and shame had
checked them On each occasion. What
ever II was that he felt impelled to
say. his honest pride rebelled against
the impulse.
Now he lifted his head resolutely,
aud addressed the proprietor, whose
stand appeared to be immovable.
II will pay you the $780," said David
clearly.
Every eye was turned upon him.
every tongue was stilled.
The proprietor blinked unbeIieving-
ly Then he gave vent to a short.
derisive laugh.
You will, will you?,
II thought that II Il was only the
money, | could let you have II. I
didn't meaL. TO try to buy you of"
the boy explained hastily.
Are sou in earnest:" demanded
B.addock. a curious glitter swimming
across his eyes. 'Where are you go
ing TO get it?'
I've got it with me-" said David.
feeling at his side. A look of dismay
spread over his face. 1t was quickly
dispelled by the recollection that his
W clothes wer~ lying in the mems
dressing room. ITS in my vest" He
was back in n moment. carrying his
rainsoaked waistcoat. With nervous
fingers he drew Il heavy pin from the
mouth OF The inside pocket and ex-
tracted a bong leather purse tied with
a heavy piece of string.
David felt without seeing the look
that went through the crowd. He
knew by some strange mental process
that they were condemning him. that
they were drawing away from him.
He was bewlldered. Then suddenly he
understood. Il came like a blow.
Something rushtd up into his throat
and cnoked him. They took this mon.
ey TO be the profits OF murder-the
spoils OF n dreadful sin. Sp~eechiess.
he turned to Mrs. Braddock. There
was no installing the look of pain and
distress in her dark eyes. There were
doubt and wonder t..ere too.
1T is my money-every cent OF 1t.
II know what you are thinking. You
think | stole IT." His eyes were fash
ing. and his chin was held high now.
I'LL kill any one who says I steal. Id