Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-03-11
THIRMONT FREDERICK COUNTY, MD, THURSDAY, MARCH

town. He did not scruple to state that
he had come from Nokomis, or that
| he had owned shares In the land COM
pany. To the full he adopted his
enemy's personality, and when two
months had passed and the house at
last stood ready for his occupancy, he
had become universally known as Rob
ertson, and was considered a person
of much Importance at the local bank.
where he had deposited the balance OF
the Ave thousand dollars that remain.
ed to him from the proceeds of IN
earlier exploit against one Of the
conspirators. .
All this while Robertson made no
move. In fact. 1t was not until eight
weeks had elapsed that his agent.
making his periodical visit to Bender
vile, learned to his amazement that
Robertson had returned.
He hurried to the house. walked into
the hall through the wide open door
and into the dining room where
Haynes was finishing a hearty meal.
The Englishman rose and came for
ward with outstretched hand. He
guessed instinctively who his visitor
was.
Good evening, SIR" he said, what
can ! have the pleasure Of doing for
your"
The other looked at him and looked
again. The face seemed familiar. and
though he could not name the man his
heart sank under q premonition Of dis
aster.
Il want Mr.. Robertson" he STAN
mered.
YES" said Haynes. II am Mr.,
Robertson. You may 60. Paul" he
added to the man-servant, "Now. sir,
what can | do for you?"
You are not Chauncey E. Robert.
son." muttered the other "Who are
your
Haynes pulled out his card-case and
handed his visitor card on which
was engraved the name of Chauncey
e. Robertson. Evidently this is
case Of mistaken identity" he said
smiling.
The other had been staring hard at
him all the while. He knew him at
last, though 1t was ave years since
they had met. when he was q poorly
paid clerk In Robertson's law Office al
| Nokomis.
You're John Haynes" he whisper.
ed In terror, and his knees knocked to-
gether. He had read Of the mans ex.
ploits, of his machine. his terrible
vengeance. He sank into a chair.
You haven't any grudge against
me, sir?" he whined. II knew moth,
ing about 1t at all. Can't we make
some arrangementsT"
II really fear you must be under
some strange misapprehension, Mr.
Jenkins, isn't it?" said Haynes. the
name Of the cheap little clerk sudden.
ly returning to him. Why. Jenkins.
although haven't seen you since you
were my law clerk In the Nokomis
days, hardly think this explains the
purpose Of this unexpected visit. You
should have given me warning. Jen
kins. Do you not remember that ]
used to have fainting flts when ar
gued cases before Judge Charteris?"
The wretched agent sank In his
chair like q collapsed bladder, star
ing at Haynes with f1shy eyes. listened
in terror to this sarcastic outburst.
"By the way, Jenkins" Haynes con-
tinued, Il am glad that you have come
here after all, for have been anxious
to discover the whereabout Of GER
tain John Haynes. You remember
him. doubtless? You will recall that
case of mine. a very important one,
In which this man Haynes laid claim
to certain lands. the property Of the
Nokomis Land Company We went
all over the papers together. you will
remember. and finally, as his lawyer. ]
advised Mr.. Haynes that he had case
and that he should refuse to settle for
less than a million dollars"
The agent rose up tremulously and
drew near. fawning and rubbing hia
hands together.
II can do anything for you. sir" he
whispered. II know where Mr., Rob
ertson's to be found. You want him,
don't you, sir?"
Il have heard,r continued Haynes
impassively. that Mr.. Haynes has
/ opened q real estate office In Omaha
Probably you have not heard Of It yet
wait!" He rose. went to his desk.
and, extracting the letter which he had
taken from the letter box two months
before. handed 1t to Jenkins, Read
that!" he said sternly,
The agent was edgins toward the
door. He meant to run, as hard as he
could, and never stop until he reached
the depot, to take train there for Oma'
ha. He would have been just as willing
to conspire with Haynes. but this was
uncomfortable. this mockery which
wrung his soul with horror. II II
should change to rage! He edged
closer-and then Haynes leaped In
front Of him, shouting with laughter.
please wait q moment longer, Mr..
Jenkins" he said. Come into the
library. Sit there!" He indicated the
chair at the desk, and Jenkins sank
into H. Now take that pen and write
to Mr.. Haynes as shall dictate. Are
you ready1 Dear Mr.. Haynes; ]
have received your letter. II Is neces,
sary to come to Benderville by the
first train have an immediate offer
for the house at figure which will
SURPRISE you, but 1t must be taken
within forty-eight hours or the deal
falls through. All is we'll. j."
When the other had finished, Haynes
folded and stamped the envelope
"Now. Jenkins" he said. "you spoke
Of an arrangement What did you
mean nv an .arranpement7