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BOB YOUNGER’S FATE. 97 stand between a man and death; I will sign the paper.”’ | “Good!” said the robber, starting for the door; ‘‘T’ll call the witnesses.’ ‘““Hold!’? said Theo, quietly; ‘‘there is no hurry for my signature. Besides, I shall not sign this in- strument blindly for any one. You must acquaint me with some of the particulars of the mysterious fortune that has fallen tome. In the meantime see that my friend’s wants are supplied; then tell me the story of the fortune.”’’ “You will. remember your promise?’’ said Clell, doubtingly. “Only too well.’’ “Then come with me.’’ Theo was led back to his place of confinement, and there left by the redoubtable Clell, with the in- formation that a lady would appear shortly and ac- quaint him with such particulars as she would deem necessary. | ‘“‘Remember, too,’’ was the careless answer, “‘that - if the signature is withheld our mutual friend is liable to kick the bucket any time.’’ And-with this comforting insinuation the gruff fel- low took his departure. A minute later he was again in the presence of Stark. The latter was busily engaged in washing his | face of the paint and other subterfuges that had de- ceived the victim, and Clell watched him in admira- tion. any one, especially where the light is the least bit dim.’” ‘“T flatter myself that it was a success, but I was mortally afraid that the young gentleman in his “A good make-up, Bob. It would deceive most | Eomichooks (E(0)