Deadwood Dick's Big Deal; or, The Gold Brick of Oregon — page 74: what you’re looking at

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76 DEADWOOD DICK, Something in his tone seemed to disarm the child’s hesitation, and it toddled over to him and allowed him toe take it upon his knee, “What is your name, little one?” the doctor asked. “Dick!” was the lisping reply. “Dick, eh? Would you like to see your papa?” “Me want papa—mamma!” the child said, eagerly. “Will you go with me and find papa, little one?” “Bs!” was the quick answer. “Me go.” “Then let Maggie bundle you up, and you shall go with me.’ The woman then took him, and wrapped him in a . blanket. Strange to say, as young as he was, he seemed to comprehend that he was going to his papa and mamma. | When he was ready, the doctor raised him in his arms, and turned to Raymond, upon whose face was a peculiar smile of triumph. “Are you ready to go, sir?” Dick asked. “No, I am not,” was Raymond’s reply. “I think I shall remain hefe, awhile. You seem pleased to get your boy once more in your arms, Deadwood Dick?” And he gave a mocking laugh. Dick started. Tea ar ee bluff? “What do you mean?” he demanded. “I mean that you have not deceived me,” was the an- swer. “Under that clever disguise, you are Deadwood Dick; and more, a dozen rifles cover you, from without the cave, held by men who are dead-shots. A single move or attempt to escape or resist, will be your death war- rant! It is I who hold the winning hand now, you can bet!” - And Dick could but admit to himself that it looked that way. CHAPTER IX. Escape, For several minutes he said not a word, nor did Ray- mond, who was watching him with devilish triumph ex- _ pressed upon his face. | “Prove that I am covered and I'll admit that you hold COnmicoooks.CoOmhn)