Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-15
CHAPTER XVIII.
I Make Two Prisoners.


| saw him stare, open-nouthed. as
though at ghost. There was a star.
tied look in his face, but no recogni-
zion. The same swift glimpse had re-
vealed to me discarded belt on the
end of the desk, in which glittered the
pearl handle O. revolver. With one
step forward l had the weapon in my
possession, and sprang between both
men and the door
Not single move, gentlemen!" /
commanded crisply, yet not venturing
to speak aloud, for fear of a guard
outside. Lieutenant. place your gun
on the desk!"
He had it half drawn, but my weap-
on was aimed straight at his head.
What the HE'LL" he sputtered.
Never mind! Do as say first, and
then ask questions-take 1t by the
barrel; now slide it across to me-"
My eyes glanced aside at the face
OF the other, who was looking up,
scarcely comprehending even yet what
had occurred; and recognized Colonel
unto headquarters! Raymond gasped
like fish out Of water, and the florid
features of the colonel expressed a
chagrin too deep for words. l thought
he would explode. he sputtered so be-
fore he could give vocal utterance to
his discovery.
by G., it's that d---n sp, y"
What" and the lieutenant took a
step forward. only to shrink back as
my revolver came 10 a level.
ANY noise either of you make will
be the last sound youll utter in this
world. Lieutenant Raymond, / wiz
trouble you to step around back of the
desk-no, the other way; | advise you
not to he tricky Colonel Pickney, sit
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 a fool, man! What is this
q hair trigger?'
| never saw anyone more thor 0ughly
angry; he would have killed me with
the utmost pleasure, and. indeed. for
4
make the attempt. But my eyes
glared into his, and the man was not
insane. Slowly. reluctantly, as though
act aally forced into the action, his
arms were thrust backward into a pos
ture of helplessness. His lips sput-
tered, but he could not even swear.
NOW, Raymond, take that belt and
bind him" commanded sternly. go
to it, and be quick. Remember have
a gun in each hand. That's it-now
catch the buckle"
Pickney choked with rage to ~hich
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 a revolver against his
coat
Now this other around his legs;
strap him tight to the chair. Very
good. inQaed: you are learning your
trade"
tested the taut leather with one
hand
THAT win hold you, colonel, all but
your mouth aud l hope you have
enough sense left to guard that your.
self. Raymond. and my glance swept
The walls Of the room hastily. 4 re-
greet troubling you so much; it is like
adding insult to injury-but would you
reach me those overalls hangsag On
the hook behind you? Thank you:
now turn thGt chair, so the back viii
be this way, andS-sit down"
He knew what l meant. and there
was an ugly look in his eyes. but
gave hlu no time for action. gripped
him by the collar, twisting my
knuckles into his throat, and thrust
him down into the chair seat with a
violence which caused the fellow to
gasp for breath.
You move when speak," / said
tareateBingly. This is no boys play.
Now put your hands back-oh. farther
than that; cross them over each other
Come do you feel the steel! do aot