Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-23

it on him. Christine, II wouldn't be
surprised If he has also killed Isaac
Perry. I've thought of that too
Isaac Is too dangerous to be left alive,
don't you see? He drew the will
and perhaps forged granddaddy's name
and also that of George Whitman aft
er Whitman'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 q murder he committed
himself?"
why not? 1 was in the way. If
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 Jenison hall two
nights after his flight and before the
funeral. On this occasion he not only
secured the envelope containing the
$1,000 hidden In his mothers black
leather trunk, but from a place of con-
cealment he was forced to hear such
damnfng talk regarding himself that
he again stole away, fully convinced
that his wild design to charge his
uncle with the crime would be abso-
lutely suicidal
A sharp exclamation from the girl
brought him out of his last At Of abb
straction- They were quite near 10
the tents
I'VE are late" she cried nervousIy.
II didn't think Of the time. The band
is playing the wal6@that's the second
piece before the tournament We must
hurry. Oh, do hope father has not
missed usi"
There was AFFECT terror In her voice.
They broke into a run, intending to
make wide circuit Of the maintops
She was breathless with anxiety. He
grasped her arm to help her across
the rough ground
"If he knew he would drive you
away" she cried.
Near the dressing tent they were
met by Mrs. Braddock.
Hurry" she whispered "Go IN on
the other side, Jack, quickly Come
this way, Christine. Your father Is
coming back through the maintop.
oh, I've been 50 nervousr'
"Goodby, David" whispered Chris
tine as she flew to the side wall. An
instant later she disappeared, casting
a quick glance up into his face as he
CALAMITY lifted the canvas for her to
pass under
I'm sorry,- he murmured impuI-
sfvely to Mrs. Braddock as she follow
ed Then he raced around the tent
and bolted under the wall into TIE
mems section.
Joey Grtnaldf simply giared at him.
In two minutes he was out Of his
clothes and beginning to slip into the
stripes
Braddock came In, his cigar wallow-
ing In the throes Of a vacuous but con-
ciliatory smile Every one stood ready
for shocking display Of profanity.
"Jacky," he said with amfable dis
regard for the novice's hardness,
would you mind letting me take $50
until tomorrow? There's a guy out
here that threatens to attach Us If I
don't settle an outrageous bill for feed
and provisions I'm just $4S. so short"
No one spoke. David did not even
glance at GrinalU or the others. He
knew and they knew that there was
no such claim against Braddock. He
hesitated for an instant only. Then
It was borne in upon him that Brad
dock may have heard Of his walk with
Christine and was demanding tribute.
He picked up his coat and deliberate
~ drew from the lining q thin, folded
bit of paper. 1t contained all the mon
ey that was In his possession at the
time. He counted on i've ten-dollar
bills, replaced the remaining $50 inside
his striped shirt and handed the tribute
to Braddock.
You're a fine boy, Jacky," said the
man. 'Tll not forget this"
He came back when the show was
half over and with vast good nature
took David over to where Mrs Brad
dock and Christine were standing with
wonder and doubt in their faces.
II guess it's all right for us four to
see a little more of each other" he
said, but he did not look at his wife.
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