The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-08-22

actually got the money. Somehow IT
doesn't seem to thrill you the way I
thought it would"
but 1t dOes-Oh, it doesw cried the
girl. II was upset for a moment. It's
glorious news And with you on guard
here I'm not afraid to carry it away
down the mOuntain-and to ReutOn.
III be with you in a moment ready for
the Journey
She called Mrs. Norton. and the two
went rather timidly upstairs together
Mr.. Magee tut0ed to his companions
In the rsom and mentally called their
roll. They were all there-the profes-
sor, the mayor. Max, Bland, Peters.
Miss ThOrnhill and the newcomer Ken
drick. man prematurely old. grayed
at the temples and with a face yellow
ed by fever. He and the professor
were talking earnestly together and
now the old man came and stood be-
fore Magee.
"Mr. Magee," he said seriously, II
learn from Kendrick that you have in
your possession certain package Of
money that has been much buffeted
about here at Baldpate inn. Now, l
suggest-no. demand
'Pardon me, professor" Mr. Magee
interrupted. II have something to sug-
gest. even to demand. 1t is that you
and every one else present select q
chair and sit down. I suggest, though
do not demand. that you pick COM
Portable chairs. for q vigil that you
are about to begin will prove q long
one"
What do you mean" asked the
mayor of Reuton. coming militantly to
Professor Bottoms side.
Magee did not reply. Miss Norton
and her mother came downstairs, the
former wrapped In a great coat She
stood on the bottom step. her cheeks
flushed, her eyes ablaze. Mr. Magee.
going to her side. reflected that she
looked charming and wonderful and
wished he had time to admire. but he
hadn't. He took from one pocket the
pistol he had removed from the hand
OF Hayden; from the other the cele-
brated package Of money.
IL warn you ALL" he said, IL will
shoot any one who makes q move for
this bundle. Miss Norton Is going to
take it away with her. She Is to catch
the 1920 train for ReutOn. The train
arrives ut its destination Mt IL. Much
as 1t pains me to say it. no one will
leave this room before 12:15."
"YOu-crOOk" roured Cargan.
Mr.. Magee smiled us he put the pack.
age in the girls hund.
Possibly" he said; but, Mr.. Car
gan. the blackness Of the kettle always
has annoyed the pot"
The little professor of comparative
literature stepped forward and stood
pOmpOusly before Magee.
"One moment" he remarked. BE
fore you steal this money in front OF
our very eyes l want to inform you
who am and who I represent here"
"This is no time" replied Magee,
"for light talk on the subject of
blOnds."
"rhis is the time." said the professor
warmly. for me to tell you that Mr..
kendrick here and myself represent at
Baldpate inn the prosecuting attorney
OF Reuton county. We
Cargan, big. red, volcanic, inter.
rupted.
"Drayton" he beloved. "Drayton
sent you here? The rnt! The pup!
why l made that kid! i put him
where he Is: He won't dare touch
mew
| Wont hep" returned Professor RoI.
ton. MY dear sir. you are mistaken.
Drayton fully intends to prosecute you
on the ground that you arranged to
pass ordinance No. IS. granting the
Suburban railway the privilege of
merging with the Civic ia exchange
for this bribe Of $2OO.OOO."'
"He won't dare" cried Cargan. IL
made him"
Before election" said the professor.
i believe he often insisted to you that
ne would do his duty as he saw It,"
"Of course he did," replied Cargan.
But that's what they all say"
HE intends to keep his word"
CHAPTER Xxx.
Tho Professor Sums Up.
TlHE mayor Of Reuton slid into
the shadows
Hill LAS ! was saying, Mr.. Ma
~ gee" continued the professor.
Mr.. Kendrick and l came up here to
secure this package OF money as evil
dence against Cargan and-the man
above. speak with the voice of the
law when l say you must turn this
money over to me-
For answer Magee smiled at the girl.
You'd better 60 nOw," he said Its
q long walk down the mountain"
| "YOu refuse?" cried the professor.
| absolutely. Don't we, Miss Nor.
TONI? said Magee
"AbsOutely," she repeated bravely.
| '"Then. sir" announced the old man