The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-11-05

OF the thlekets by the path. Then
Jed stepped forth and went quickly
across the open, l went to the front
entrance and stood on the porch.
The hunters moon vas at full, and
the place was luminous IN a soft, misty
yellow light.
had tremors. f~rankIy-felt the pres
nee Of tangible dangers. unseen, and
Of intangible terrors. I never felt such
oppression. doubt, distress and dismay
IN my life. Ny patient was on a
strange errand far beyond any
strength I ever knew him to have and
Jed. whom I always dreaded, was fol-
lowing him.
II may be wondered why I vas not
instantly IN chase and why ! stood
wetried and indecisive. The only ex-
PLANTATION Is that / knew, as surely a.
n could know anything by reaso
and conjecture, that whatever was
happening that night had happened
this same night FOR a number OF years
in the past. and that whatever II
was. il had direct connection with the
secret Of the place which Mrs. Sidney
80 earnestly desired me not to pos
sess. For these reasons. or upon this
instinct. I acted as | did and stood
or the porch listening 70 the unnaru-
rally late whippo0rwill and looking
out toward the dark woods and thick
cts which stood at the edge Of the
yellow moonlight.
The tension was so great that ! got
a distinct shock when out Of this wall
Of darkness came a figure running
into and across the mooulit space to-
ward the house. i knew II must be
! Jed. and I waited where I stood as
he approached. He barely had come
into the shadow Of the house when n
other figure came out Of the dark wall
OF the thickets and came slowly across
the moOnlit space.
Jed. running up the steps. saw me
and gaspeti with establishment, but re-
covered himself with wonderful
prOmptness.
Inside. man. inside. and act natu-
rail- he cried. "ComeT-taking my
arm--in the Office"
He was 50 certain and 80 command
Ing that I did Just what ! was told
Into the ofice. man." be said. still
eiutehing me. what are you doing
abroad7 This night Of all nights! But
no matter. Into the Office, and turn on
the lights. Turn on the lights in the
haT-not all Of them. but some Of
them"
He ran to do Il himself and was all
fiutter and activity. Then he or
de7ed:
Into the Office low, and act uam-
raj You're a man Of genius; think OF
something We could naturally be do
ing at this time. Think quick man F:
It's beyond me. Whist are you doing
heref Good Lord. what are you do
ing here? / could have managed IL
without you. Why did you have TO be
on the scenef And I can think Of
nothingi"
you have severe cramps IN the
stomach I said. IT'S not to be won
dered at. considering the way you
abuse your stomach ! may say you
are the only human being ever was
glad to see drinking himself to death
You have now some premoaitOry symp
toms Of g~astritfs. You have got me
I'D. IL L do not have q collar and tie
on II win look more narural--
I. tossed these articles and III coat
behind a couch
and possibly II You we're les clad
Il would help the Illusion"
Jed rid himself Of collar. tie and
coat and disposed Of them In the same
fashion.
-New, I imagine I said. we are
reasonably convincing As physician
and sinner. What are ySur symp
tomsY'
you're q nan Of gsniusl" Jed ex-
claimed Wait a minute
He ran to the window. coneealing
himself behind q curtain
Hes almost here" he said. IS he
looked cut On the CHASTITY white lawn.
Then he came running back
The door had better Be opened
he said. and he threw the door 10
the Office open Then he sat In one Of
the chairs and began TO whine loudly
-Irs an acute shooting pain. doc
tor be said loudly and then he whiA
pered: what ought II 10 beT-
heard ne fronf door open and
shut
7 have eften told yea ! said with
loud professional dignity. that there
Is & penalty attached 70 such habits
IS yours Have you any nauseaT
sick as ! can be with pain" said
Jed gruaaiEg TREMENDOUSLY
Il don't mfnd az all being aroused
Jed I said inst loud enough e carry
70 the person approaching and 10
sound 10 him as Il e were = normal
tee 10 Jed with ne m the e0cs.
That - a part q NJ business here
knsw Mr Sidney was standing In
the doorway so I'd Jed Neither a
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