The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1916-03-13

to him. He had made statement at
the time of his conviction and he pro-
posed to carry 1t out at any cost. He
had not been out Of Jail long when be
had accumulated sufficient yaluables
and cash to pay his expenses east,
and having obtained Barrington's adj
dress set out to find him and take his
threatened revenge.
On reaching the city of his destina-
t1on he realized that he would not
have the same advantages in killing
q man as in the west. 1t was pos
stble there to do the deed, light out,
seek other fields. and there was
chance OF never being called to &C
count for his crime Not. so in city.
To start gun play on street would
be to collect q crowd, followed by an
officer. and there was no chance Of
escape except by the laws delays, and
even then funds were required for the
purpose. These imperfections in le-
gal justice did not make it less desir-
able for honest persons than the code
Of the revolver or Judge Lynch.
Donohue therefore decided te steal up
on his enemy as his enemy had stolen
up on him. But this was not so easy
in civilization as in new country.
Bolts separated him from the man he
wanted, and he was not used to this
way Of getting at a man. However. he
saw no other way and resolved to eff
feet an entrance into BarringtOn's
home at night and do the job there
when Bob was asleep.
When Darlington had returned to his
home he had tossed his revolver into
q bureau drawer, and there 1t remain
ed. One night Bob awoke suddenly.
He did not know what it was that
awakened him. During his term of
service as sheriff. when he had many
enemies. he had been a light sleeper.
and the slightest sound would rouse
him. Believing now that there was
some cause for his broken sleep he lis
tened and soon heard what turned out
to be the raising of a sash on the
main floor with jimmy. Springing
out Of bed he seized an electric light
he kept In his room and remembering
the revolver in the drawer took 1t In
his other hand 1t had not been re-
loaded since his Homecoming.
Going ont into the hall he heard Q
sound as Of some one lighting on q
door after getting In a window. Step
ming In his stocking feet down the
stairway he went into the living room
and ensconced himself behind the door.
His position was admirable He could
shoot through the crack made by the
door and the wall. He had not been
there long before by the dim light com.
ing from the street lamps without he
saw figure coming through the hall.
When it was about to turn to go up
stairs Bob flashed his electric light with
his left hand while with his right he
thrust the muzzle of his revolver
through the crack of the door
"Hello, Donohuer' he said. us that
your Hands up. Quick, or I'll fire!"
Donohue, blinded by the bright light.
was completely at his enemy's mercy
he raised both hands at once. In bis
right hand was revolver.
"Put your weapon on the stairs" said
Bob. BE quick about 1t. but don't
make a noise"
Donohue had no choice but to do as
he was told. He laid his revolver on
stair about as high as his head.
"Now back away from it. Thatil
! do. Stay where you are till come"
Leaving his fertilization, Bob went
into the hall and drove his man into
the dining room. There he turned on
. light.
II saved your life," he said. land cut
your time down to two years. This Is
your gratitude. I'm going to give you
what you deserve. 1t won't be less
than ten years"
The man looked the picture Of de-
SPAR. Ten more years in stripesl Ths
prospect was too much for him.
I'D rather have you settle me with
q little lead!' he groaned you must
at least give me credit for sayin' that
was goin' to do it"
That's something In your favor. and
You have shown a perseverance In fol-
lowing me up which If exerted In a,
better cause would have brought you.
comfort Have you ever been mar
riedT
"Yes; to a woman l don't deserve.
She left me long ago, takin' the kids
with her."
Donohue's voice trembled.
Suppose I help you to retrieve your
past" :
"You couldn't do that"
II can. with your help"
An hour lster a plan was arranged
BY which Donohue should start afresh-
He made good. with Barrington's as
sistance. and time came when he was
reunited to his wife and children.
He and they worship the ground Bob
Darlington treads.