The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-12-16

was no mistake as to the route Little
II any time was lost. and In due course
the Mortified party came upon the bro
ken trestle and the dismantled car
with its seemingly dead occupants.
The nature of the chauffeur's injuries
placed his fate beyond doubt, but Bron.
son showed signs of life when moved
and indeed muttered some disjointed
words which family indicated what
had happened. They carried him to a
stream, bathed his head and face with
water and were delighted by his speedy
recovery.
Never mind me, Manning" he urged.
Find Ali Singh. shan't object to a
rap on the head If it contributes to his
capture. Go after him. III remain
here and put Kemp on your track when
he arrives"
Then. the day being destined appar-
emily to be one of blunders and disas.
tiers, Kemp and the police divided their
forces while searching the wood be-
yond the ravine. AS consequence
they were attacked separately and
overpowered. In this way Manning
himself and two policemen were stun.
ned with blackjacks, tied securely and
brought In ignominious defeat to Ali
Singh's houseboat
They were barely able to note that
the craft, a roomy old vessel designed
more for comfort than ease of move.
ment. was moored in secluded creek
and well hidden from observation by
trees and brushwood before being hur->
ried into dark hole. where their cap
tors dumped them without ceremony.
Singularly enough they were not gag
ged. and when their wits returned
were free to converse in, low tones
A disjointed talk was interrupted by
the opening of a door. Ali Singh en-
tered. He unfastened some shutters
and permitted flood Of light to pene-
trate the dark and evil smelling cabin.
80" he muttered vindictively. gaz.
ing at Manning with basilisk eyes.
yours Is the bright intelligence deput.
ed by the United States to safeguard
the lives and liberties of the great
white people Of the westT'
Each word cut like whip. but Man.
ming made no reply. For the time
indeed. forever. so far as he was con.
would seem that All Singh |
had triumphei. He refused to demean
himself by bandying empty threats
but faced his enemy unfiincblngly. be.
ing resolved. II his last hour had really
zone. to die like man.
II find II necessary to teach you and
your mules n little lesson" went on
Ali Singh. and his utterafce held that
old and merciless quality which nigh,
DO expected from rattlesnake en-
lowed with a faculty OF speech
These men with you, mere hirelings
hall die by the knife. speedily. But
'ou. Manning. will be dosed with slow
,oison. Each lingering moment VIII
,rfng Its new torture. give you an
lour to reflect on these things. Then
he end will come for the others; for
'ou It will be the beginning Of the end.
have spoken, and what ! say is
|onev'
Yet, strive as he might. he could not
Iuell the brave and steadfast soul
which gazed at him through Manning's
yes. This resistance seemed to annoy
i'm. He muttered some Arabic words
which sounded like curse. closed the
hutters again and went out, leaving
be prisoners in utter darkness. For a
tile while there was silence. Then
ne Of the policemen spoke In a sibi.
int whisper.
Say. Mr.. Manning" be Kissed. ARE
on all righty"
what do you mean by all rightY"
lquired Manning listlessly.