Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-20
CHAPTER XII. Continued

CHAPTER XII. Continued
eyes" said Minot. '"They were writ
ten to Gaiety actress by man who
Is in San Marco for his wedding next
Tuesday-Lord narrowly"
His ludship again. O'Neill re-
marked. "say, I always thought the
south was democratic"
We'll" said Howe, I'VE owe you
fellows something for putting us wise.
We've stood for a good deal, but nev.
or for fascinating. *As matter OF
fact. Gonzale hasn't brought the let
tiers in yet, but he's due at any min
ute. When he comes-take the let
ters away from him. II shan't inter-
fere. How about you, Bob?"
"I'n interfere" said O'Neill, "and
I'll interfere strong-if think you
fellows amt leaving enough Of little
Manuel for me to caress-
The door opened and the immacu-
late proprietor OF the Mail came
noiselessly into the room. His eyes
narrowed when they fell on the
i strangers there.
"Are you Manuel GONZALEZ" Minot
demanded.
TT am" The sly little eyes dart
ed everywhere.
Proprietor of the Mail?"
EYES,"
"The gentleman who visited Lord
narrowly an hour back?"
"Man! Man! You're wasting time,
O'Neill cried. 49,.
Intentional, assure you" He seized
the little Spaniard suddenly by the
collar. Were here for Lord Harrow
hy's letters" he said His other hand
began a rapid search Of Manuel Con-
zale's pockets.
Get me go, you thief screamed
the proprietor OF the Mail. He squirm'
ed and fought. LET me co." He
writhed about to face his editors
"You fools! What are you doing
standing there? Help me-help-
were waiting" said O'Neill. Walt
ing for our turn. Remember your
promise, son. Enough Of him LETT for
me-"
M,not and his captive slid back and
forth across the floor. The three otn'
ers watched, O'Neill in high giee;
"Go to TIL" he cried. That's Mad.
anne On Dit you're Waiting WIN
speak for the next dance, Madame.
Mr.. Minot's eager hand came away
from the spaniards inner Wa1stcoat
pocket and in it was packet OF per
fumed letters, tied with cute olue
ribbon. He released his vlctlm'
Sorry to be SO impolite, ne SAID
"But | had to have these tonight" >,
Gonzale turned on him with an evil
glare n,,, hoo no
law on you for this"
r doubt that" smiled Minot. Jack
guess that about concludes our ousl-
ness with the Mail" He turned to
Howe and O'Neill. "You boys LOOK
me up at the De la Pax. l want TO
wish you bon voyage when you start
north. For the present-good.by.
And he and Paddock departed.
"You're q fine pair" snarled Con
za,e when the door had closed. "A
fina nair to take my salary money, and
then stand by and see me strangled:
You're not gtrangled yet said
o,NeilI. He came slowly toward his
smnlover like cat stalking bird
.Did you get my emphasis on tne
word YETI" -, ,o,o
s,,in and got behind a desk.
Nov, boys" he pleaded, Il dldn u
,ean ANYTHING I'll be frank with
yom--J have been a little indiscreet
here But that's all over now. IL
would be dangerous to try any more
ideals at present. And I want
Won tn stay on here until l can get
new men in your places
"saye your breath" said ONeill
through his teeth.
Your work has been excellent-e *,
cellent," went on Gonzale hastliy.
feel am not paying you enough stay
on with me until your week Is up.
will give you hundred each Wn .si,
YOU go-and / give vow my Word y
attempt nothing dangerous while you