The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-02-25

fOrtaDly In the smoking com
partment, hurled his you'll
and happiness brutally in The
faces of the middle-aged men abou
him, who had tasted life and found II
sour. and looked at 1t and found-a
mirage.
He sat idly looking out at the seen
cry that drIfted rapidly past, and as
the train stopped at the little station
Of La Port he was Immediately fas-
cinated by the sight Of some particu-
larly beautiful baskets Of fruit on q
wagon at the platform. He bounded
up and out Of the car, made a quick
purchase of one Of them, and just as
the train began to move sprang upon
the step, when he was rudely jerked
back by pair Of powerful arms that
held him in spite of his frantic efforts
to free himself The fruit rolled upon
the ground, and Gerry twisted round
wrathful fist poised for blow
when an officers badge flashed in his
eyes.
mot so fast, II you please" said
the big. rough-looking man confront
Ing him. you're wanted"
What the devil do you mean?'
cried Gerry.
"Just that. Come along"
Not much" he said Indignantly,
squaring his shoulders. Hang you,
you have made me miss my train with
your foolish mistake"
otr
been telegraphed for. and was just
searching the cars when l saw you
on the platform. You match the de-
scription to T.Y.ty."
He hauled Gerry of to the little po-
lice station, where there was another
very pompous looking officer.
IT'S him, all right" said the sheriff.
with evident pride. "And l just did
nab him."
Nov see here" said Gerry more
quietly. you fellows have made
mistake. ! am Gerry Lawson of the
banking firm OF Berry & Lawson in
Indianapolis" He reached In his pock-
cts impatiently. Curse the luck
I've left all my papers in my other
clothes"
The officer grinned. 1T won't go.
See here. You are In for 1t and might
rs well submit quietly. You are VIII
son Claiming alias Jimmy Cross, and
Chicago wants you for some big rob-
beries"
"Pll be- Now look here"
But the sheriff, with freedom that
brought murder. into Gerry's eyes, was
proceeding deliberately through each
and every pocket upon his person.
With great glee he hauled out three
duh old velvet Jewel cases. Caught
with the goodsY' no
There was splendid necklace of
diamonds In one case, there were two
bracelets of delicate and exquisite |
studded with rare jew |
els In another, and In a smaller box |
a ruby, red as the wines of the Orient,
set In a small ring Of dull old gold.
Now, what you got to say, young |
man2"
Nothing-nothing at ALL" said Ger
~, with the wrath Of the Olymplan
Gods on his boylsh face. But II you
put your dirty fingers on those jewels |
ri break your putty face. Those are
my mothers jewels p
ooh. likely. Say, you are real cute.
vou are"
IF you will please come down to
common sense" said Gerry, feeling
hat murder would certainly be laid at
lis door shortly, "and IL you have such
, thing as telephone in this be-
lighted hole. you win 60 to 1t and
all up ]. @. Berry of Indianapolis
md ask him to describe for you MI
iutely the personal appearance Of his
'artner, Gerry Lawson
The officer signified sullenly that
here was small chance of the descrip-
lon suiting him. He guessed he had
een In the business long enough to
now crook when he saw one.
Gerry, left under the watchful eye
( the other officer, took out a cigar
nd began to smoke contentedly.
Ifter all there was no great damage
one-excegr to his temper. 1t would
ertainly be possible to get some kind
4 rig to ride the nine remaining
llles In. He pulled out his watch.
'es. Berry would be in his office just
ack from lunch. Under the soothing
lfiuence of the smoke his wrath sub
lded, and he drlfted Off into happy
every. He had almost forgotten all
bout the sheriff when that officer
pened the door abruptly. satisfied
mirk on his face.
II thought 1t would be waste of
me-" he drawled. II got Berry all
Ight but his description doesn't fit
on. Now"
what" Numbered Gerry. getting {
} his feet ttreatenIngly. "What kind
game are you putting up on me {
nyway? You didn't call him! You
'here is that phone" /
Now see here. young man." said [
lie sheriff. pulling out his watch. 1--WE "
re going back to Chicago on that
receive train. and you might as well {
uit your bluff. It's two-ten now. If /
on want to amuse yourself by blow /
lg In your money at the phone for 7
alf an hour. why We'll go In there