The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-04-06
THE JOY Of LIVING.
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You've got me set. 1 can't NOV,
I'm up against 1t. 1 know they'll pu
nae. Well, I'll take my dose. r.
throw my hand ini"
"Wise Of you"
But" said Jake with devilish fl
rocity, 1--WE got you, too" He raise
one knee. and rested his pistol han,
on 1t. IF give up to you, there
4omethin' I'm goin' to have you d.
nrst. You'll take my terms an d,
what I ask-or- I'll drop you, RICH
there and now"
There was not the faintest doub
but that he meant what he said.
glance into his eyes told the listener
that.
Nothing doing" said Billy quietly
Il don't take orders from a malefac
tor. Least Of all at the point of 9
gun"
Then" said Jake thickly, you're
gold meat. I guess It's the best way
II gives me a chance yet"
"They don't electrocute In this
country" said Billy, "they hang. But
they do 1t very efficiently. You can
shoot me In the back though, If you
want to- I'm going to see about your
edit"
He turned deliberately and walked
to the mouth Of the cave. Jake's
niger trembled on the trigger.
Come back! !" he said hoarsely.
There was something so broken and
piteous in the tone, that Billy turned
bis head. Jake flung the pistol
toward him; 1t fell on the sand at
Billys feet, and he picked 1t up.
II can't get you with a gum"
Easped Jake, "but listsn to what got
b say, II you're . mani For Gods
sake, listenw
And Billy listened.
Some minutes later Billy stopped
cut Of the cave into the sunlight. He
was looking unusually grave. his lips
were tight set; his eyes were posi-
lively harried. He walked q few
stops muttering to himself. He
started a. a voice called him excited
Y BY name, and he was aware of
Monsieur de Jussac running toward
him.
"Spsncerp' he cried. II have been
looking for you everywhere. Where
the devil have you been? The police
have inquired for you at the abbey, /
and 1 think they are not far behind
I thought 1t well to come and warn
you"
"The police?"
Bertrand turned round sharply. He
permitted himself military express
sion that would not pass the censor.
"And here they are!' he said, with
a gesture of despair.
The helmet of Constable Poison ap-
peared on the brink Of the opposite !
cliff, about the same time as Panke's |
peaked cap obtruded itself over the |
one behind them, and the felt hat of |
Inspector Arkwrfght hove In sight |
among the bramble bushes below. In
very short tine all three men were
In the pit, closing strategically upon
Billy and Bertrand.
II don't think" murmured Billy,
"that 1 ever knew policemen arrive
so-so-what's the word?
"a propos," said the Vicomte grimly,
twisting his mustache.
"Thanks. That's It,
SIS there anything I can dor
Thanks again, but 1 think not.
Well see how they play the hand"
THAT'S him-the young onel' ex-
claimed Panke, as the three ap-
preached. Inspector Arkwright walked
up to Billy, and addressed him by
name.
civilian SpencerY'
"That same bird" replied Billy
{
"And an admirable chauffeur" muir
nured de Jussac. 'He drives like the S
Angel of Death" {
Arkwright's cold gray eye swiveled 6
lpon the speaker. I
"Who are you, and what are you
loing hereY'
"The Vicomte de Jussac, at your
ervice. A guest at the abbey. Know
NC Spencer was here, came to IN q
orm him he was wanted"
"Oh. All right. SIR. He's certainly c
Eanted-" The inspector turned to I
silly. Come along, my lad. We are
Verdue at Stanhoe police station" t.
Does that mean I'm arrestedf' 8
The inspector looked at him search VI
aSiy. q
That viii depend on circumstances. 81
1--we you any objection to accempa- Il
yins mer' O.
Tive no objection to anything. This y
my afternoon OF. Rtt may I take I
you are looking for the sntsrprising al
allow who burgied the abbeyY ~
II include that among my act1vi- b.
-" said ArkwrigAt aiFdonfcaliy. N
Then this Is your iacAv day. He's o,
/ the cave there" h
TN the-caver sd Arkwr1ght, tn
airing.
II youu step this way" said Billy. d,
ID show you" VI
He turned toward tho bushes. Ark
right, after a moments hesitation, pi