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Prescott found some clean cloth in their wardrobe box and bathed the wound on Mr. Hinman's temple, then washed his entire face. The wound proved to be broad, rather than deep, and was such as might have been caused by falling on sharp pebbles. Then Dick bound up the wound. Next, Dick and Greg undressed Mr.
I said; and I was glad, because I wanted him to make a good impression on the stand. I knew what weight appearances often had; and no jury, I told myself, would believe that this bright-eyed, fresh-coloured boy could have had any hand in a brutal murder. Just then Hinman's name was called, and an officer hurried away to the house after him.
Reuben Hinman's breathing was so labored that it disturbed the watchers a good deal. "We're doing all we can for you, and we'll get better care for you, just as soon as we can," Tom explained, resting a hand on the fever-flushed face. "I know," wheezed the old man painfully. "Good boy!" By eight o'clock all hands were astir.
"We've searched the grounds," he said, "but haven't found anyone. I've left my men on guard. I 'phoned for some more men, and notified headquarters." "He's not in the grounds," said Godfrey. "He went out by the gate," and he told of Hinman's discovery. "I'll stretch a net over the whole Bronx," said Simmonds.
Whatever was in his mind he checked himself. It was as though he had been on the verge of uttering words that must not be spoken. Dick Prescott found himself obliged to turn his eyes away. It was altogether too pitiful, the look in old Reuben Hinman's shriveled face. In his misery the small, stooped peddler looked still smaller and more bent.
"You poor ragged f-f-fellow, come down here from D-D-Danbury, I'm sorry for you," said Darrow tantalizingly. "You would not pay if you lost," Barnum remarked. Now b-b-bet if you dare, you ragged c-c-creature, you." Barnum put five dollars in Captain Hinman's hands, and told him to treat the company from it if he lost the bet.
"I seem to need a cocktail," he said, in another tone. "Isn't that the prescription for all of us, doctor?" "Yes," assented Hinman, smiling, "and, after that, complete change of subject!" We tried to follow Dr. Hinman's prescription, but not with any great success, for it is difficult to talk about one thing and think about another.
We finished the meal in silence. It was not a long one, for I, at least, was anxious to get back to Swain. As we rejoined him on the porch, Dr. Hinman's car came up the drive. He got out and shook hands with us. As he greeted Swain, I saw him glance anxiously into his eyes and saw also that the glance reassured him. "You're feeling better to-day," he said, sitting down by Swain's side.
Hinman showed us " "I protest, young man!" exclaimed the lawyer. "The letter," Darry went on calmly, "was to the effect that Mr. Stark had collected his own half of the twenty dollars, and that the collection of Mr. Hinman's half of the money seemed doubtful." "Now, now, Stark!" exclaimed the farmer, looking sharply at the lawyer.
If Dave and I don't join you before that time, then you'll find us at Fenton." "What are you going to do with the hobo?" Reade wanted to know. "Roll him over on his face and tie his hands. Then we'll hitch him to the back of Mr. Hinman's wagon, and I'll walk with him and see that he goes along without making trouble, while Dave drives."
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