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"It's odds, then, that he was here when I arrived, and made his escape by a back door," growled Nick. "If so, it goes to show that he is in with her and the Kilgore push, and not a blind victim to their cunning. We now must get some proof of that, Chick, and force that gang and their game to light. We at least have made a beginning, and now for another move." "To-night?" "At once!" declared Nick.
Now, in the bright light of the room, Nick instantly recognized him to be David Kilgore, despite a heavy disguise which the criminal obviously believed to be impenetrable. Nick gave no sign of the recognition, however, being content to await developments, and to shape his own course accordingly.
Layton and Kilgore heard the tumult, and knew what it meant. A few minutes brought them to the spot, and, though their greeting was less demonstrative, their eyes filled with tears over the exceeding joy of the reunited family. When the excitement had subsided somewhat, the group listened to the story of Nellie.
"I'll close that saucy trap of yours, at all events," sneered Kilgore. "Give me that gag, Matt quick." Nick no longer resisted. A glance at the clock on the mantel told him that nearly ten minutes had passed since he left Chick. He suffered himself to be gagged, then raised to his feet, from which Pylotte now cast the line and emerged from under the table.
On Friday, March 28th, the waters had begun to recede, leaving seven bodies hanging on the Kilgore bridge, three miles south of the city, but it was impossible to recover them immediately. Conditions were much improved, the light plant having been able to resume service, and the water supply also was now adequate. The water had receded from the streets, and all public utilities resumed operations.
Will he not reveal himself and his suspicions to us, just as I have designed, and keep us posted about his every move, and so forewarned and forearmed? Of course he will to be sure he will!" "But he is such a crafty and daring " "Bah! Is he more crafty than Dave Kilgore?" demanded Venner, significantly. "Is he more daring than Spotty Dalton, or more determined than anyone of the Kilgore gang?
Nick bestowed one look upon him, from which the rascal shrank and shuddered. Kilgore now turned quickly to Venner, and hurriedly cried: "You remain here, Rufe, and leave us to dispose of this fellow. We'll run him over yonder, and return as quickly as possible. It's not safe to keep him here until we have landed his running mate." "But " "Don't stop for buts!" cried Kilgore, fiercely.
Kilgore wanted to send his wife from the room, but his voice stuck in his throat, his tongue refused to move. They waited a moment, and then Joseph said: "Send for the police! For God's sake, take me out of this! I can't stand it any longer!" It was not yet nine o'clock, and a boy came by in the street crying: "Extra! The Kilgore barn murderer captured! Full confession!"
"Good for you, Dave," screamed Cervera, exultingly. "But this is the one I want most this is the one!" "Look lively, Matt. Lend a hand here, and we'll bind him to yonder chair." "And leave Cervera to guard him, eh?" "That's the stuff." "Can she do it?" "Can she!" growled Kilgore, with derisive vehemence. "You let her alone for that." "Yes, yes, let me alone for that!"
Kilgore gave a little cry, half of indignation, half of fright, and went out of the room, shutting the door after her. Joseph had ample opportunity to review the situation before he was again disturbed, which, indeed, was not till some hours later, at dusk, when Silas came home, and the tea-table was set.
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