The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-11-27

outside. Lieutenant, place your gun
on the desk"
He had II half drawn, but my weap
on was aimed straight at his head.
what the hell!" he sputtered.
Never mind Do as say first. and
then ask questions--take IL by the
barrel: now slide II across to me-"
My eyes glanced aside at the face
OF the other. who was looking up
scarcely comprehending even yet wha,
had occurred. and recognized Colonel
Pickney. So l had blindly strayed
into headquartersi Raymond gasped
like a fish out OF water. and the fiorit
features OF the colonel expressed. q
chagrin too deep for words. thought
he would explode, he sputtered so be
fore he could give vocal utterance &c
his discovery.
by c.. it's that d----n spyl"
& what" and the lieutenant took q
step forward, only to shrink back az
my revolver came to level.
ANY noise either of you make will
be the last sound you'll utter In this
world. Lieutenant Raymond, will
trouble you TO step around back OF the
desk-no, the other way; advise you
not to be tricky. Colonel Pickney, .sii
up in your chair. and put your hands
behind you in through the openings
in the chair back. Oh. yes you will
Don't be fool mani What is this
a hair trigger"
never saw anyone more thoroughly
angry; he would have killed me with
the utmost pleasure. and. indeed, for
an instant, expected him TO actually
make the attempt. But my eyes
glared into his. and the man was moi
insane. Slowly, reluctantly. as though
actually forced into the action, hts
arms were thrust backward into a pos
ture OF helplessness His lips sput
tered, but he could not even swear.
Nov. Raymond. take that belt and
bind him." | commanded sternly. Go
to It. and be quick. Remember have
gun in each hand. That's it--now
catch the buckle" ,c~sxTu,rsrrg
Pickney choked with rage to which
he dare not give vent, and the hands
OF the lieutenant shook as though from
chill His face was so white began
TO think the fellow had a streak OF
cowardice In him, but his very fear
might give him recklessness / showed
the muzzle OF revolver against his
coat.
Now this other around his legs;
strap him tight to the chair Very
good, indeed; you are learning your
trade"
tested the taut leather with one
hand.
THAT will hold you. colonel. all but
your mouth. and hope you have
enough sense left to guard that your
self Raymond" and my glance swept
the walls OF the room hastily, Il re-
greet troubling you so much; II is like
adding Insult to injury-but would you
reach me those overalls hanging on
the hook behind you? Thank you:
now turn that chair. so the back will
be this way. and-sit down"
He knew what meant. and there
was an ugly look in his eyes, but ]
gave him no time for action. ! gripped
him by the collar. twisting my
knuckles into his throat. and thrust
him down into the chair seat with q
violence which caused the fellow 20
gasp for breath.
you move when / speak," ! said
threatenIngly. This is no boys play.
Now put your hands back-oh, farther
than that: cross them over each other.
Come. do you feel Tie STEEL l do not
like you any too well. Raymond; i
know your treachery."
Il did nothing against you," he pro
tested. wriggiIng about 10 gain glimpse
OF my face. II had no authority
here"
NO. but you had influence. and used
II against me. got the story straight
enough. and can guess the reason.
SIT back straighter; there, i reckon
that will hold"
/ stood of and looked at the two
OF them. surprised at the ease with
which I had accomplished the result.
but entirely at sea as 10 my next move
ment. No plan. no hopeful possibility,
occurred TO me: could but stare VA
cantly at my two prisoners. and about
at the walls Of the room. Raymond
was jammed back into one corner
farthest from the door, his face white,
every bit OF nerve gone, and red
welt showing where my grip had con.
tracted the flesh. The fellow actually
looked pitIful he was so completely
cowed But Pickney was OF differ.
ent kidney. lie sat glaring angrily
at me across the table. with face red
as the rising sun. strainlng az the
tough leather. his lips mutterIng in.