The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-03
CHAPTER XVIII.
! Make Two Prisoners.


! saw him stare. -mouthed. ~
though at . ghost. There was . star.
tied look in his face. but no recosni.
tion. The same swift glimpse had re-
vealed to me . discarded belt ON the
end of the desk. in which glittered the
pearl handle Of . revolver. With one
step forward l had the weapon in my
possession. and sprang between both
men and the door.
Not 4 single move. gentlemen!"
commanded crisply, yet not venturing
to speak aloud. for fear of . guard
outside. Lieutenant. place your gun
on the desk!"
He had 1t half drawn. but my weap
on was aimed straight at his head.
what the hell!" he sputtered.
Never mind! Do as say first. and
then ask Questions-take It by the
barrel; now slide 1t across to me-"
Ny eyes glanced aside at the face
Of the other. who was looking up
scarcely comprehending even yet what
had occurred. and recognized Colonel
Pickney. So had blindly strayed
into headquarters! Raymond gasped
like fish out Of water. and the lorid
features Of the colonel expressed q
chasrin too deep for words thought
he would explode. he sputtered so be.
fore he could give vocal utterance to
his discovery.
by C.. it's that d-n spyl"
What" and the lieutenant took q
step forward. only to shrink back as
my revolver came to level.
ANY noise either Of you make viii
be the last sound you'll utter in this
world. Lieutenant Raymond. will
trouble you to step around back OF the
desk-no. the other way: l advise you
not to be 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 fool, man! What 10 this
. hair trigger?'
never saw anyone more thoroughly
angry; he would have killed me with
the utmost pleasure, and. indeed. for
an instant. I expected him to actually
make the attempt. But my eyes
glared into his. and the man was not
insane. Slowly. reluctantly, as though
actually forced into the action, his
arms we're thrust backward into a DOS.
cure Of helplessness. His lips sput-
tered. but he could not even swear.
"Now. Raymond. take that belt and
bind him." | commanded sternly Go
to 1t. and be quick. Remember have
\ gun in each hand. That's it-now
catch the buckle"
Pfckney choked with rage to which
no 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. l showed
the muzzle of a revolver against his
coat
Now this other around his legs;
strap him tight to the chair. Very
good. indeed; you are learning your
trade"
tested the taut leather with one
hand
That will hold you, colonel, all but
your mouth. and hope you have
enough sense left to guard that your.
self. Raymond" and my glance swept
the walls Of the room hastily, 81 re-.
gret troubling you so much; it is like
adding insult to injury-but would you
reach me those overalls hanging on
the hook behind you? Thank you:
now turn that chair. so the back will
be this way. and-sit down"
He knew what l meant, and there
was an ugly look in his eyes, but
gave him no time for action. l gripped
him by the collar. twisting my
knuckles into his throat. and thrust
him down into the chair seat with q
violence which caused the fellow tc
gasp for breath.
You move when I speak," said
threateninsly. This 10 no boys play
Now put your hands bAck-oh, farthel
tAan that: cross them over each other
Come, do you feel the STEEL do moi