The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-11-18

the conference Just as the invalid was
polishing of a rude but honest opinion
Of the Intellectual caIiber Of one of the
three named Marrophat, who figured
as his right.hand man and familiar
genius.
Amen to thati" the bcyish person
calculated with candid tervor, loung-
ing gracelessly In the doorway.
There's many a true word spoken in
wrath, Mr.. Marrophat. Father forgot
only one thing-your mastery way
with revolver From what I've seen
of that thts day, I'll go bail that the
only safe place for a man you pull a
gun on Is right in front Of the muzzle.
There's something downright uncanny
in the way you can hit anything but
what you aim att"
Judith" exclaimed the invalid.
Where did you drop from?"
From that freight" Judith ex-
planned carelessly, neglecting to eluci-
date the exact fashion Of her drop. II
Judged you'd be along presently, and
thought I'd like to learn the news.
WelI-what luck?"
Her father shrugged with his one
movable shoulder. Mr.. Marrophat
grunted Indignantly. The others shut
fed uneasily and looked all ways but
one-at the irl in mans clothing.
Monet" Judith interpreted. "You
don't mean to tell me that after / had
taken all that trouble-cast the o.
boose loose in the middle Of that
trestle at the risk of my ltfe-you
didn't have the nerve to 80 through
with the business!"
I'VE went through with II all right"
replied Marrophat defenslYely; but
as usual, they were too quick for US.
They jumped out and dropped of the
trestle before our engine hit the ca.
booee. We smashed that TO kindling
woodruff they got away Just in time
to miss the crash. And by the time
we had stopped and Gained down the
engineer-well, it was dark and no
way of telling which way they had
run"
The girl started to speak, but merely
dropped limp hands at her sides and
rolled her eyes helplessly.
I'VE do our best" Marrophat OBJ
served. I'VE can't be blamed II
something - somehow = always hap
pens to tip the others on"
The girl swung to face him with
blazing eyes. Gust what does that
meanH" she demanded in dangerous
voice.
Marrophat lifted his shoulders.
"NothIng-much," he allowed. 81 am
only thinking how strange It Is that
Mr.. Law can't be caught by any sort
Of stratagem-when you are on the job,
Miss judith"
The girls hands were clenched into
fists, white knuckles showing through
the flesh. You contemplate puppy!"
she snapped.
But on this her voice failed; for her
tyes travelled past the person Of Mr.
Marrophat to the doorway Of the draw
ing room and found 1t framing q
stranger.
EXCUSE me, friends" he offered in
lazy, semi-humorous drawl. 1T pains
me considerable to butt in on this
happy family gathering, but business
is business, same as usual, and got
to asst you.all to please put up your
hands!"
What do you want?" the invalid do
manded.
why" draw1ed the bandit nothing
in particular-only your cash. Shell
out, II you please-gents all and the
lady, too" He ran an appreciative
glance down the figure which Judithfs
disguise revealed rather than con.
cealed. III you'll pardon my takin'
notice." he amended. Perhaps
wouldn't II the lady's clothes didn't fit
her so ALFRED quick!"
Keep civil tongue in your heRd,
my mani" Judith counseled, without
any show Of fear.
At the same time her fathers voice
brought her to her senses.
Judith Be quiet. Let me deal
with this gentleman. am sure we
can come to some arrangement"
"You bet your life," agreed the gen.
tleman as the girl mutinously stepped
back. II know what I want, and you
all know you got it: SO the name of
the said arrangement is Just shell
OUT"
zone minute" the invalid inter-
posed. Don't misunderstood me: I
guarantee you shall be amply salts
fed. l give you my word-the word
of Seneca Urine"
The eyes of the bandit widened.
mo? Is that SO? Seneca Urine, the.
railroad kIngH sure's you're born!
you're him: I've seen your picture.
In the papers a dozen times. Well,
now, it looks like I'd drawn a full
house to this pair of deuces, don't it?
You ought to be able to pay something
handsome"
"I1l pay you far more handsomely
than you dream of II you'll do as
wish,n Urine interrupted quickly. do
me the service I wish-and namo
your price: whatever 1t Is, you shall
have It'll"
Nothing could be fairer'n thatl"
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