Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-12-01

from New York by that name. but that
his baggage carried the Initials W.B. L.
"Ilum-m-m! Don Jaime grunted and
sat up very straight "IIe isn't very
good liar. is he? What does w. B. L..
of New York. want of the Antrim
sheep and why should he pay such
a high price for them? This Is indeed
very mysterious. Prudy. Did be de-
post the ten thousand?"
"Ile did 1t was telegraphed from
New York"
Il wonder what the old Idiot Is go.
ing to do with those sheepg'
Il imagine he's going to get Bill Din.
gle to care for Them
Not on my range. Prudy. the min
ute those sheep pass out of possession
of the estate of Thomas Antrim. de-
ceased. they're going to get off the
Higuenes range. II they linger therell
be q fight or Il foot race"
do you suppose Miss Antrim will
agree to sell the sheep. my frlend?"
Don Prudencio quered.
"Scl them? OF course she'll sell
them. You are her executor and you
recommend the SALE | am her friend
and business adviser and | certainly
recommend it. and as the probate
judge knows nothing of sheep and will
be guided by such experts as you and
Inc In making his decision. naturally
he will sign an order Of sale. Have
drink. after that long and interesting
report y
"Weeth delight" said Don Pru-
dencio.
The following morning Don Jaime
motored In to Los Aigodones. and Ro-
berta accompanied him. As they swung
down the main street past the Man.
sion house. with its row of chair-warm-
ers on the front porch. Roberta started
and laid a half OBTAINING hand on Don
Jaime's arm.
Jimmy. look See that man sitting
on the right of the line-the one In
the hlac overalls and canvas coat5"
YES"
lies a replica Of my Uncle Bill. II
he had Uncle Bits clothes on I'd get
out and kiss him without question.
Good gracious. what a marked resem-
blance Why he and Uncle Bill are
rs near alike as twins"
"So?' murmured Don jaime and
stepped on his foot throttle. Now
thnt.c r,fuhfv fnfnraefipu
He parked In front Of the bank. ex-
cused himself to Roberta, entered and
sought the cashier.
ed" he said, yesterday ten thou
sand dollars was wired here to the
credit of the estate of Thomas Antrim,
as first payment on account Of the
purchase. by one Blodgett. Of the An
trim sheep. That young lady outside
In my car Is Antrm's heir. Miss Ro-
berta Antrim. want to know what
New York bank wired IT,"
Certainly. don't think | violate
any confidence The Twelfth Ma
tional"
"Who ordered the transfer"
"A man by the name Of Glenn
-nackett.'
Thanks" said Don Jaime, and
climbed back into the car with Ro
berta When they were halfway back
to Vale Verde he said to her very
casually. DO you know man In New
York by the name of Glenn Iackett 2"
Roberta jerked erect with surprise.
"Why. yes! He's one of my dearest
friends and my Uncle Bills attorney.
Do you know Glenn. Jimmy"
"No-and hope never do. | dis
like him very much. lies in love with
you7"
That's none or your business. and
besides, If he were. Jimmy. you couldn't
expect me to discuss the subject with
you. Who has been telling you about
Glenn Hackett?'
THE fairies" Don Jaime replied enig-
matically. And though Roberta
pressed him to tell her more and EN-
ployed every feminine vile to break
down his resolve not to. he refused.
AS they alighted at the hacienda the
outrageous man still further mystlfed
her by saying:
And don't think SO much Of your
old Uncle Bill, either"
This statement when there was not
apparently any reason why Uncle Bin
should ever be the subject Of thought,
was the final feather that broke the
back of Robertas curiosity. jimmy
she pleaded, would you care to save
human life?'
"Some humans. You. for instance
'"rhen tell me what has lowered my
innocent Uncle Bill in your estima-
ton"
Hes crooked"
ooh, Jimmy, he isn't His friends
call him Crooked Bill because hes
well, rather joyously sly, cunning and
prudent But dishonest-neyerr
lies out to boost the stock Of this
| Glenn Hackett person to you and 10
| deprcSs NINE"
Roberta smiled small and knowing
| smile but said nothing.
NO. he doesn't play fair" Don
Jaime protested. ''He says one thing
| and means something else. so just for
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