Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-12-16
CHAPTER XVIII.
| Make Two Prisoners.

Make Two Prisoners.
l saw him stare, open-mouthed. as
hough at ghost. There was a star
led look In his face, but no recogni-
Ion. The same swift glimpse had re-
!ealed to me discarded belt on the
md OF the desk. in which glittered the
learl handle of q revolver. With one
tep forward l had the weapon In my
possession, and sprang between both
men and the door.
mot a single move. gentlemen!" /
commanded crisply, yet not venturing
D speak aloud, for fear of q guard
outside. Lieutenant. place your gun
IN the desk"
He had 1t half drawn, but my weap-
a was aimed straight at his head.
What the HE'LL" he sputtered.
Never mind! Do as say first, and
hen ask questions-take 1t by the
nrrel; now slide 1t across to me"
My eyes glanced aside at the face
" the other. who was looking up.
carcely comprehending even yet what
lad occurred. and recognized Colonel
ickney. So / had blindly strayed
nto headquarters! Raymond gasped
Ike a fish out of water. and the lorid
eatures of the colonel expressed
hagrin too deep for words. thought
e would explode, he sputtered SO be-
ore he could give vocal utterance to
lis discovery.
by C., it's that d-n spy!"
what" and the lieutenant took q
tep forward, only to shrink back as
ny revolver came to level.
ANY noise either OF you make will
.e the last sound you'll utter in this
world. Lieutenant Raymond, will
rouble you to step around back of the
lesk-no, the other way: / advise you
lot to be tricky. Colonel Pickney, sit
ID in your chair, and put your hands
.ehind you in through the openings
the chair back. Oh, yes you will!
Don't be a fool, man! What is this
hair trigger"
never saw anyone more thoroughly
ngry; he would have killed me with
he utmost pleasure, and, indeed, for
IN instant, expected him to actually
make the attempt. But my eyes
.lared into his, and the man was not
insane. Slowly, reluctantly. as though
actually forced into the action, his
rms were thrust backward into a pos
ure of helplessness. His lips sput-
cred, but he could not even swear.
Now, Raymond, take that belt and
lind him." commanded sternly. go
o it, and be quick. Remember have
, gun in each hand. That's it-now
.atch the buckle"
Pickney choked with rage to which
he dare not give vent, and the hands
# the lieutenant shook as though from
hill. His face was SO white l began
% think the fellow had q streak OF
.owardice In him. but his very fear
night give him recklessness. ! showed
The muzzle of a revolver against his
coat
Now this other around his legs;
strap him tight to the chair. Very
rood, lnQeCos yoo GAG AS~A aaA6 ySsA
Tade."
tested the taut leather with one
hand.
THAT will hold you, colonel, all but
vour mouth, and I hope you have
enough sense left to guard that your
,elf Raymond" and my glance swept
the walls of the room hastily. Il re-
ret troubling you 50 much; 1t Is like
adding insalt to injury-but would you
reach mo those overalls hanging on
he hook behind you! Thank you:
now turn that chair, 80 the back viii
be this way, and-sit down"
He knew what I meant and there
was an ugly look in his eyes, but l
rave him no time for action. I gripped
him by the collar. twisting my
knuckles into his throat, and thrust
him down iuto the chair seat with .
violence which caused the fellow to
gasp for breath
you move when speak," / said
threateningIy. This Is no boys play
Now put your hands back-ch. farther
than that; cross them over each other
Come, do you feel the steel! do not