Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-11-11

peraInent. es that Led him
out of the slough of his boyhoOd and
started him on his triumphant way,
the pride he took in the approval of
the friends who had done so much for
him. The Illuminating passage should
be associated with the query which
ends his review of an unusual and
most happy career. 1t Is:
"How. in any land save this, could
a boy, born as l was and bound for
many years to life of hard condi-
lions, have won the friends, the peace,
the plenty that have long been miner"
Colonel Blake returned that evening
from his journey in the West, bring
ing good news. He said:
"Algyre has been convicted. l have
in my pocket sworn confession Of his
part in the crime at Amity Dam. The
doctors theory was correct. The plan
was Algyre's. He planted the revol-
yer and the cartridges on Bumpy
Brown. He was to get a certain sum
Of money. He got only half Of it."
did you learn who paid him?" Shad
asked.
Eyes. The name l am not quite
ready to disclose. You and must go
tomorrow and make careful survey
of the premises of Robert Royce.
Within twenty-four hours l think that
we shall have our man in Jail. Mean
while we must keep still and step
softly"
II have some news for you," Shad
began. 1--WE are at the end of the
mystery"
Shad told Of the doctors strategy
with the unfortunate girl and of the
taking of the photograph, with. the
help Of magnesium and powder, at
night. He recited the dialogue that he
had overheard. He presented the
sealed envelope to his friend, saying:
"There Is the photograph. l have
not seen 1t. The doctor says that 1t
shows the murderer. He is sure Of
that"
Colonel Blake broke the seal of the
envelope and looked at the photograph.
"G-dl" he exclaimed as he put 1t
back in the envelope.
He walked up and down thought
fully, a serious look in his face. He
resumed his seat.
"This is important" he said. "The
talk you overheard and the photo
graph are the last links in the chain.
It's a remarkable story, and there's
great hero in it."
The boy restrained his curiosity in
the moment of silence that followed.
It was broken by the colonel who said
my boy, in this whole matter you
have rendered me great service. 1t
has been the work of a man and
brave man at heart. My rule is to
keep decisive evidence to myself until
the one it affects is under arrest. but
think that you are entitled to see
that photograph If you wish to-"
IT bow to your Judgment, sir. can
wait"
"well, you will not have long to
wait. How did you get on with Black
stone?"
Shad took from his pocket the little
essay that he had written on The
Foundation of the Common Law. The
colonel read it carefully.
"Again you have surprised me-" he
said. at is excellent. 1 don't mean
to say that it is above criticism, but
your ideas are well expressed and your
Judgment of the value of the factors is
singularly mature. 1t is like that of
q man."
Shad was quick to take his cue. He
said, colonel Blake, this compliment
is very welcome. You told me once
that I was brave. Well, / am going
to be drawer now than I have ever
been"
The colonel turned toward the boy,
whose face was red with embarrass-
ment. He asked:
"Shad, what is itT
II am In love with your daughter.
Some time want to marry her if she
will have me. / want to ask her to
wait for me until | am old enough.
II have done anything worth doing,
it is because loved her and wanted
to win her admiration"
The colonel laughed. "My boy, l
know how you feel" he said. TITS a
terribly serious feeling. can only say
now that the court reserves its de.
cision. At present let us confine our
thought to the main issue am weary
with much travel and must have rest.
I'll go to bed and you go to your lodg.
ings. Tomorrow will be busy day
for both of us. shall get good team
in the morning and call for you at
eight O'clock"
Next morning Shad drove to Ash
field with Colonel Blake and the sher-
if. They stabbed their horses. The
colonel asked Shad to telephone to
Doctor Gorse and learn if he had any
news to report.
The doctor answered: 'Tell your
chief that must see him this morn
ing, and that 1 will meet him at the
Westminster hotel within the hour"