Part 37 (1/2)
The firstnearest the door was that of the cashi+er, the next was that of the paying-teller, and the next the receiving-teller, after which followed the book-keepers and discount clerk
All were busy at their various occupations, as it had been a rush day, in consequence of the large crowd
Jack had seen every one in or come out since midday, and he had scanned every one who had passed by without detecting a bandit
Yet his patience did not give out
”Do you suppose our prisoner knohat method Jesse James will employ in his attempted raid?” he asked
”No He never tells his plans to the men, as a rule, until a very short time before they are carried out Jesse James is very cautious and suspicious He knows that the hand of every honest er He is quick witted, deep, dark and cunning, and he wouldn't trust his own brother out of his sight
That probably accounts for the wonderful success he has always had at carrying out his daring plans, and escaping the consequence”
”The fellow is certainly a marvel in some ways”
”He inspires his men with fear of him I have particularly noticed this of the Ford Boys They seem to think that every time he looks at them he suspects them of treachery, and they see to kill the about Jesse They all fear hiewith a certain trust, respect, and blind obedience to his commands”
”hello! what's that? See there?”
”What?” asked Timberlake in startled tones
Jack pointed down the street
A great cloud of dust was rising there
People were scattering right and left, and as it drew nearer, Jack distinguished a huge coal black horse bestrode by a man who rode him furiously
”What is it, Ti away”
”The man rides it as if he were part of the animal”
”Heavens, what speed! See--here he co
In a few ht
”Soe!” muttered Jack
”That felloill kill sooes by let us stroll over to the bank, and quietly warn the clerks of Jesse Jauard Then they will be ready for him”
”It's too late to do that now”
”Why so?”