In Barracks and Wigwam — page 58: what you’re looking at

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night 48 ~~ A Victim of ‘Circumstantial Evidence. confessed. all had he not caught a timely and pare Gs glance from Steve. , “Don’t stand there like a stick, Bruce,” cried his con- federate. ‘Because you and Linn are old friends, is no reason why you should let him lie about you.” “Of course not,’ admitted Bruce, in a low tone, “but | b ree am sorry for Linn. It is just as Steve says, father—Linn is trying to screen himself at my expense.” “There, you hear that, Linn,” cried Steve. “Now go ahead and tell your story—whatever it is. [I’m anxious — to see how big a lie you have concocted.”’ “It won’t be a lie,” replied Linn, who was more sur- prised than angered by Steve's boldness and daring. “You know what is coming, Steve, and I don’t pity you. I'm sorry for Bruce, though, for you have led him into this. I will tell you the whole thing now, Captain Cam- — eron, much as I dislike to do so. And the story will ex- plain | aged [ was found in the~ school grounds last “Wait, Linn,” sternly interrupted the captain. “I _ don’t wish to hear any untruths. [ am. satisfied that Stephen and my son can throw no light on this matter. But there is one here who can. __.“Deerfoot,” he added, turning to the young Indian, “‘it will be to your interest to make a full confession. Who helped you to steal the money last night?” _.. Me no steal money,” was the sullen reply. “Money was give to me. Me know nothing of steal.” - Deerfoot was resolved to hold fast to his sense of honor, and he evidently had no clear knowledge of the situation. He did not understand Linn’s unfortunate § Tien plight, but had a vague idea that his silence would benefit both Linn and Bruce. Where did you get. the Brentye -five - dollars am the cap- ; tain resumed, sternly. ‘co aie books.co