Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-09-23


weakened. He would have been glad
to get out Of the house without killing
but he couldn't"
"Well, we shall all be wiser in a
week." the colonel remarked as they
arose from the table.
They hired q team at the livery
stable and set out for Ashf1eld and the
county seat. They stopped at Amity
Dam to pick up Shad's clothing, then
at the home Of the Judge in Ashfield.
The colonel was urged to spend the
night there.
mo, thank you" he answered.
"Shad and have got some business to
do in the village before we take the
evening train to Canton"
They left their baggage at the hotel
and discharged the team. They went
to Royce's shop on the island. Royce
was not there.
On the street 4 tradesman stopped
them with interesting news. While
fishing he had found a tan coat and
overalls on the river shore below the
bridge. The colonel went to his store
and took possession of them. It was
undoubtedly the suit worn by the MUIR
aerer.
do you know whom 1t belongs tor
the colonel asked.
NO." was the answer. "They say
Robert Royce wore q suit like that
when he worked in his barn"
They were out on the street when
Colonel Blake said to his young friend:
"Pard. we have two hours before
train time. You know, of course, that
clothes are an important part Of life
on this planet. Your grand new suit
has been swum in. Its pristine purity
has departed. The cruel rusticity of
Amity Dam is on you. Come with me
and will complete your emancipa-
ton"
They went to clothing store.
"Here, sir, is a young friend Of
mine" Colonel Blake said to the
genial clerk. 81 wish you to deprive
him Of this Amity Damned appear
ance. Let us hurl economy to the
winds and 60 to work"
New clothes, shirts, collars, neck
ties, underclothlng, derby hat and
leather suitcase were carefully select
ed. When they left the store the
colonel surveyed the boy with admir-
alton.
ift is perfect job" he said. "Send
the bill to me-"
They got new shoes at another
store and went to barber shop
There the colonel insisted that Shad
have a trimming and bath and fresh
undefclothihg. When they entered the
eOlohel's house about seven-thlrty that
evening Shad was stepping proudly.
Mrs. Blake embraced him and said
that he was handsomer than ever. The
girl Ruth shook his hand.
II am to be kind but dignifled to
you" she said with a smile.
when / come again l think that
will wear green glasses" the boy an
swered.
"Whyf'
"They will give you a kind Of a
sickly look and make it easy for me
to behave"
The colonel and Mrs. Blake laughed,
betraying a note Of awareness.
The girl sat down and began to sur
vey the boy. She was impressed by
his grandeur. he thought that she
was more beautiful than ever, and he
was right.
"This boy has done important work
in the case Of the People against
Brown" the colonel said to his wife.
HE and a young friend have found
the hat and handkerchief that covered
the head and face Of the murderer
He has discovered other convincing
evidence. l am to try to make q
lawyer Of him. 1t ought to be easy
This young chap has almost convinced
me that his friend Bumpy Brown is
not the man we want"
He told his wife Of Shad's finds and
adventures.
Mrs. Brake embraced the boy AND
congratulated him.
you really are getting along" she
said.
The colonel was weary. He arose
presently and suggested to his young
friend that they go to bed. Shat
arose and said good night. The cir
gave him a pleasant smile MS she an
swered. lie thought that he saw {
note Of disappointment in her eyes
The girl went with him to the foot o.
the stairs and whispered with swee
encouragement In her eyes:
"How grand you look !"
He went upstairs with the colone
who showed him to his room.
He came downstairs at eight o'clocl
in the morning and Ruth met him II
the hall and looked into his eyes will
4 sweet smile as she said:
SLOW lazy you are! I've been VI
an hour waiting for you"
He was happy ~ he stammered
rather Awkwardly: cliff hat
known that I would have been up q