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"Hist!" was the warning, and the innocent invaders, feeling delightfully lawless, stole over and stormed the marble castle, where "Bluidy" McKenzie slept uneasily against judgment day. Light-hearted lads can do daring deeds on a sunny day that would freeze their blood on a dark and stormy night.
Alexander McKenzie might have reigned supreme until the successful realization of the scheme or conspiracy had he been assisted by a more efficient and less bungling corps of lieutenants. Judge Noyes, having given a scant day's notice to the bar, departed from Nome in August, 1901, adjourning his court until November, and leaving legal matters in a state of great confusion.
"Very well, sir," said McKenzie, to whom the few words told the story of important work to be done. "In that event, I presume that General Pershing has seen fit to allow me leave of absence." "He has, McKenzie. I shall present the order to Captain O'Neill at once. In the meantime, see that your guns are cleaned, and that you have an extra supply of cartridges. We may need them.
"It's daylight yet," said Stubbs, "but I'm going to bed just the same. Lead the way, Chester. Chester needed no urging, for he could scarcely keep his eyes open. McKenzie hunted his own quarters, and soon was fast asleep. Hal and Chester also soon were in slumberland, and Stubbs' loud snoring proclaimed that the little man's troubles were over for the moment at least. "Good news, Chester."
Of noted McKenzie River parentage, he came from Dawson, where he was born, down the Yukon to Nome with "Scotty" Allan. He had led a team of his brothers and sisters, six in all, the entire distance of twelve hundred miles, early manifesting that definite acknowledged mastery over the others that is indispensable in a good leader.
This at once arrested the attention of the Speaker, and he requested the gentleman from Kentucky to state his question of privilege. "I rise, Mr. Speaker," said McKenzie, "to a question of the highest privilege, one pertaining to the right of a member to a seat upon this floor in the next Congress. If I don't get that post-office bill through now, my seat will be imperilled.
Schweiring or her daughter at once. I'll pick McKenzie up on the way. Good-bye." "Good luck," said Chester simply. Hal left the room quietly. In the hall he found McKenzie, whom he motioned to follow him. McKenzie did so quietly. Outside Hal found the automobile which had brought them to the ball. He leaped in and McKenzie followed. Hal gave quick directions to the chauffeur to drive them home.
Nevertheless, he determined upon a bold stroke. "Hands up, all of you I" he cried in a stern voice. His revolver covered the occupants in the front seat. McKenzie covered the rear. "Here, what's the meaning of this?" exclaimed a man who seemed to be the leader. "You fool! Haven't you been convinced yet that we are what we say." "Perfectly," returned Hal quietly.
The Upper House, with the exception of the Honorables John Richardson, Herman W. Ryland, Charles W. Grant, James Irvine, Roderick McKenzie, and Wm. B. Felton, were decidedly opposed to the contemplated union.
A large reward was offered by the Maryland authorities for the perpetrators of the flogging, but without effect. McKenzie, the tavern-keeper referred to, boasted after this that he would entertain all slaveholders who came along, and help them recapture their slaves. We were equally determined he should not, if we could prevent it.
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