The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-10-25

Even though friendship existed be-
tween herself and Heath, she was un-
questionably ignorant Of the nefari-
Gus means by which he earned his
living.
Far from cherishing anger or re-
sentiment toward the person who ex-
posed his villainy and prevented her
from sacrificing herself to such an I'M
principled adventurer, would she not
regard her rescuer with deepest graft
tude? Elisha's head whirled.
Nevertheless, confused, though he
was, 1t was clear to him he must not
make a mis-step and neglect to per-
form his official duty with dignity.
Heath was i'll. There would be no
danger of his leaving the Homestead
at present, especially as he had no
suspicion the jewels had been discov-
cred.
The best plan was for him to re-
turn to the mainland get his badge
and handouts find out what formal
tiles such momentous event as an
arrest demanded; and return later
and round up the criminal.
He did not daily. Carefully putting
the gems back where he had found
them, he placed the telegram upon the
table and went out, softly closing the
door behind him.
1t flashed into his mind that as the
tide was coming in 1t might be well
to borrow Marcia's boat and row back
to shore.
This would serve two purposes He
would reach home sooner; and Heath;
cut off by the sweep of the channel,
would in the meantime be unable to
escape.
Never had Elisha rowed as he rowed
that day! The dory fairly leaped
through the water. Reaching shore, he
sprang from it and dragged it up on
the sand. Then, trembling with excite
ment, he set out for home.
He was almost at his gate when to
his CONSERVATION he saw Eleazer puff
fling after him. .-
"You didn't make much of stop at
The Widder's, 1 see," jeered he.
mo Had other business" came
crisply from Elisha.
"You pear to be kinder stirred up,
'Lish," Eleazer commented. "Whats
the matter?"
Elisha determined upon a sudden
and bold move.
h4
Did you ever see man arrested?"
"Wal, l dunno as 1 ever did-not
really. I've seen it done, though, in
the movies"
"That oughter be up-to-date an
proper. Just how was the proceedin'
put through"
Thoughtfully Eleazer regarded the
toes of his boots.
"Wal, near's l can recollect, the po-
liceman went up to the criminal an
grabbin' him by the arm says: You
villain! I've got you now. Scram p"
Il s'pose the policeman wore a
badge an carried handouts"
"Oh, law, yes. But what's the game?
What do you want to know for?"~
Furtively Elisha glanced up and
down the empty road and after peer
ing over his shoulder, he dropped his
voice to a confidential whisper and
Kissed:
Cause I'm goin' to make an arrest
"a big arrest! I've tracked down the
thief that committed the Long Island
burglary. Moreover, 1 know this very
second where the jewels are. I'm
goin' to phone the New York police
I've got their man." he concluded.
Eleazer's cunning mind worked
quickly.
'"I don't know, Lish, as I'd do that"
he cautioned. I'm the first place, you
might be mistook in your calculations
an not only get yourself into hot wa
ter but make the town laughin'
stock. Furthermore, was you wrong,
you might get sued for defamin' the
accused's character"
II amt wrong. I'm right"
oval, even so, I'd move careful"
urged his companion. "Most likely
there's reward out for this criminal
Why split 1t with a host of others?
Why don't you an me divide 1t? I'll
help you land your man, since you're a
bit" Eleazer, fearing to offend, hest
tated, "a bit out of practice bout ar
restin'."
The advice was good. Elisha, shrewd
In his dealings, instantly saw the ad-
vantages of the plan proposed.
"Wal, mebbe 'twould be better If l
didn't let too many ignorant city chaps
in on a big thing like this" he con-
coded pompously. "You an me know
what we're about. I figger we could
handle It."
"Sure We could. We can put 1t
through in flrst-class shape. First you
must change your clothes for your
Sunday ones. A black frock coats
what you really oughter wear. Then
you must pin your sheriff's badge on
your chest where it'll show good an
plain. Be sure to bring along your
handouts, cause you're certain to need
'em with an experienced criminal such
as this. He'll have gun an put up
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