Eugene weekly guard., July 13, 1906, Image 7

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oreeeuce of these men Ann lost
• of fear and w«*aku«*ss. They
awewed of something which
.,1 as lie was. lacked.
1U(1S eves hardly left her fa.-e,
[..nger resented his interest.
ulr;lr’v. <he studlei him close-
L was a subtle change In him.
med older, gentler, but more
Jnl handsomer than before.
a pude place for you to live,
¡pert.” be said, “but there Is no
The strike has not Involved
f are as peaceful as a farm
i uot afraid." she replied. “I
to find the camp interesting.
wte. so long as Louis is settled
leterniination to be a miner, I
ep him in sight."
a great pleasure to have him
>. Mid I am glad to be of use to
, his own sake as well as for
(0 have come to mean to me."
lashes fell before the glow of
„ring eyes, and with this sign
kuess a flush of resentment
asseil over her. "He must not
me in that way.” she complain-
irself.
Haymond left the house to
ick to bis own cabin he resent-
the first time the presence of
Qe wished to be alone with the
ous emotion which had swept
poll him at sight of Aim. He
the night, out of which every
if vapor had vanished, and the
uk vault, blazing with Innu-
> jetting globes of light, invited
thoughts, to serious imaginings,
luty plainly was to lay hands
le lad and hustle him back to
Snrings and so put both brother
ter out of his life; but this was
y. He argued that she was in
pr and that the change of air
lo her good. "She will be inter-
i die mines," he went on In
I debate with himself. "The
is magnificent; and then, of
she can go down at any time
l wise."
CRAI’TER XIII.
E little room to which Mrs.
Wy conducted Ann was hard
J larger than a steamer state-
wa and was very primitive
b Its furnishings.
’mail place and a rough place
a» you. but it's the best we
id Mrs. Kelly.
•ponded to the humility which
He hearty voice of her hostess,
pugh she shivered in the chill
I'»red cheerily: "I'm sure this
lir. Die bed is tempting."
kingly, with many misgivings,
fly withdrew, and Ann hurried-
X*d and leaped into the bisl,
Xas white as snow and almost
It was like a plunge Into the
sat Magnolia; it fairly took her
|way. and there was no escape
D ley contact, for the air was
r as tile sheets.
P" joy of the meeting with Louis
I ntiexiHs ted glow of confidence
k’nre with which she met Ilay
anxious piercing eyes came
’farm her heart.
¡changed Haymond was! How
Irnwn! He looked as vigorous
bl::i
t : • the ranch an 1
iw.t-years older; and with II
i his res >.ii’ i m, something ue.v
•fled—something graver an I
He was handsomer in the
heavy boots than in the cow-
irs and kerchief.
It'd to»k up again the nlngular-
I’t P’dtlon. lying there in a
ll‘d io a miner’s cabin. She
. Am I to meet my death by
But nt last a glow of com-
lc *o»teal over her. a delicious
and then she was awakened
Wing sound and by the shout-
®*rfui children, and a few
■ter the gentle voice of Mrs.
"ttdel at the door.
awake?" Ann threw back
*»Mo find the room full of
L May i come in?” asked
If. m :d Ann. and the pale
housewife entered
'act of warm water.
g. H.>w did you aleep
taow. 1 haven’t fhe „Ught.
"r* the night went to."
r let... . |pft hpr Ann )nT
m>: o. wall, ani, th<> stnl
- ,n wonder. "It
’he fhouirtit, “for I
' ; bly dream it" With a
t .«’ "r wn sloth, she sprang
Ift •
' r an,l began to
L— ' ’,r *nd celerity she
r* "be P .«..„,a<M
*’*• ’tudled Mr«.
IlftTU M ' ,"1“r,itand at last
bad not merely
- •*! the boy, and
but
"erred
I
f II work, and
.
F” no
hn<1
con‘
F*ti aZi-T* Orer the table-
kto« „ fir'll,hfng. she
>
”■ 1 this put the
w^tb to shame
D ■
mornings
union, where be found Carter, the packed round a man on horseback who
’’’Thank you for your good cheer." now. stay here till I can sc«* what I can
president, and Luni«*d, the organiser, was goal naturedly trying to force his
said Ann. "I was not so sure of your I do about a horse.”
in the midst of a h >t argument with way toward headquarters.
kindly intentions iast night.
Munro. Smith and a group of others of
Again Anu stiwd alone in th«* door-
"That's one of my scouts." said Mun
lie smiled again, and bis white teeth j way. watching a group of men crouch­
their sort. Larued was shaking with ro. “with news of the’Invaders." And
shone.
"I
must
have
seemed
a
bandit.
excitement and rag,-, and Carter, the he pushed off into the crowd, while
ing ou the flat roof of u two -tory
little president, looked white and Raymond, with serious face aud sb.-x I'm very glad I went to meet Barnett. I building opposite Two of them bad
Brock
might
have
made
you
more
trou
­
•cared.
step, went down the path toward li ­ ble. aud 1 would have missis! the pleas­ rlnes Iu their bands, and some man
wa- shouting from the walk. "Keep
Munro, with a grin, said: “Come in. mine.
ure of being your guide and protector." them guus out o' sight!"
Rob. This is a council of war."
"They're going to fight." he said tn
Kelly growletl out. "Rape your mur­
The girl iH-g'in to tingle with a fore-
Raymond entered calmly, his head a Kelly
derin' scalawags as far from thia cabin knowledge of vi ilence A* she listen«*«!
little bent, h'.s keen eyes studying ev­
"Fight?
Of course they'll fight as ye cun."
ery face. "What's it all about?"
a wild cry went up fr *:u th«- roof tops,
They'll go down and drive the sheriff's
“I will see that you are not uis 1 "Hen* they com«*!"
Larmsl explained, hla hands quiver­ men like sheep. But what then? The
tUTlied."
The throng Iwlow uttered answering
ing, the veins on his forehead bulging, crazy jack-!”
I “You speak as one having authority,' • ■‘bouts. Men I h gan to r :u to ami fro
his eyes restless ..ml fevered. "If they
“I'o you think we ought to tell the l remarked Anu.
1 aimlessly, tilling th«* -treet fa.-mg to
-■
■
■—
do It," he said. "I leave—I got out. I women? Are they In danger?"
“I um captain of the vedettes," he re i th«* south, in tli<* bauds of timbeada
Mrs Kelly smiled. “Indeed 1 do, but will not countenance lawlessness of
Kelly was reflective "Not now. Th ■ plied.
: guns began to glitter. Thru action was
I <"" '
■ '■ | V. . . \| tt tills sort. I m not a fool. I ku >w what sheriff will hardly reach tlie hill this
"What are they?"
I uureal. spectacular: but their voice«
m;.l,.s his next strike, sure I'm going the eff<*ct «ill lie. If they turn back time. He'll go back. The autli irltle-
“A conqiany of mouuted ]xvlice which
to Lire a girl ;.:i.l sleep till I'm weary this posse the state militia will be and the newspajH-r* will chew the rig I have urgauixed to keep order here iu shook her. I m - uuiu I hs I her.
Raymond came hurrying back, bis
called out. I came to organize a union for a couple of weeks, and then we'll
of it. if it takes a week."
the camp. The lockout leaves many lips set and resolute, his brow frown­
“You must let me <1 i something while to meet the coming quest! >u of lab >r be up against it!”
men idle, aud the local authorities need
I am here." said Anu. "l.et me pro- arid capital. I did not come here to
“All the same. Matt. I wear my guns help to maintain peace ami qu.et. My lug witli anxiety. "I cauuot find a
burse that you can rid« I have order*«!
form mobs. I reft: e to sanction it. I from th s on. and one of us must stand
vide a maid for you."
force represents the union and its de­
“Oh. no; I was only jokin’, Sure, will not have a thing to do with it. If guan! at night. The camp Is filling sire to preveut violence in the camp. a team. We will have to go tlie back
way to roach it."
you couldn't hire a girl on the hill to «lo you make this raid I leave the camp."
with dangerous men."
You are quite safe here under our pro­
A wilder yell arose Tin* leaders Is*-
Raymond sp .;.«•. "I'm not Involved
housework. Besides, the best of them
At Kelly’s Invitation. Raymoml and tection.”
gnn to run ilowu the strisfl which l«*d
are not tit company tor you, and in a In the present disagreement, so that Louis took noonday dinner with him.
“You are very kind," replied Ann.
mall hut like this you’re cheek by my advice is disinterested. but ns It wa« a most delicious meal to Ray­ “But aren't you oue of those for whom to th«* south. Anu t«»>k bold of Ray­
mond's arm with nervous clutch.
you've ridden tip and asked me I give mond and a pleasautly exciting one to tlie sheriff comes?"
Jowl with your help.”
'What are they going to do?"
Ann had not thought of them as com­ it as my opinion that Larned Is right. Ann. for she confessed to Laving < • >k
Munro laughed a silent, boyish laugh.
"It's hard to tell. I wish we were
pany. but she gravely replied: "I might You can stand off a sheriff once or ed the eggs aud potatoes. All reference "I believe 1 am iucludod In his list of
bring a maid from my cousin's house. twice, and you might even stand off n to the trouble on the hill was jocular uotables. but 1 assure you the honor is safety out of this."
“Can't we run?”
At any rate, voti must let me help this regiment of militia, but you can't stand
quite undeserved.”
"Run! Dear girl, you couldn't walk
morning. I can sweep and dust—In­ off the I’nlted states army, and that's
“’Tls true he kicked Mackay down four blocks ill this altitude, u you will
what you'll run up aga.nst in the end.
deed I can ”
the hill ami put the mouth of his gun conn* witli me w«* will cross to tlie barn
"Mighty little dusting the shack ...... Is Jack, you ought to have sense enough
to his ear." said Kelly, "but that's a and get our carriage there."
in this air." said Mrs. Kelly. "G hh I to keep out of this."
trifle uot worth mentioning."
Vuconsclously clinging to ids arm,
Munro smiled. “I'm only the mili­
luck to me. It’s tiny.”
Munro winked. "A mere practical Anu went dowu the back stn*et us iu a
“I must help or I will not stay." In­ tary arm of gjvernment. I'm not mak­
joke."
dream.
sisted Ann. "At least I can nuiuse the ing laws; 1 execute them.”
With the punctilious grace of a danc­
They were already too lute. Tlie
"Why not call a meeting and put it
children.”
ing master he bowed himself out. cross str«s*t wns packed witli men. and,
to
a
vote?
”
asked
fmltb.
Louis shot through the door like n
swung to his saddle and galloped away. looking down tlie hill, they saw the
“I know why." replied Rrock. “Lar­
stone from a sling, His eyes were
"When shall we start on our trip?" sheriff and ills puss«* coming six abreast
dancing, "Good morning, everybody!" ned is afraid ft will carry."
asked Ann, turning to Raymond.
like a squad of cavalry, riding slowly
Larned leaped to his feet. “I admit
be shouted, “Haven’t you breakfasted
"1 will bring the horses rouud very up between tlie walls of stern and
yet? Why. we’ve been done ten mln- it! I don't want the word to go out
soon." As they stepped outside he silent citizens of the great camp. Each
utes. Isn't tiiis bully — this life i p that this raid has been voted on by the
I turned to Kelly and asked In a low
deputy carried a rltl«* across the pom­
here? How do you feel this morning?" union. With the camp boiling with ex­
voice. "Do you see any objection to mel of ills saddle, and at their h«*ad,
Ann laughed to see him so elate, so citement. it might carry. Outsiders
this trip to Bozlet”
preceding even the sheriff, rode Mat­
vigorous "What a child you are!" she must be taught the difference between
"Dlvil a bit. The sheriff will find thew Kelly. His liea.l was bare, and
the
action
of
the
mob
and
the
will
of
exclaimed In womler.
Jack aud his men waitin' for him on in his hand a long revolver gleamed.
Raymond followed nt a little dis­ the organization."
the road. lie’ll get no farther than Then* was something In bis fa«*e, In the
Smith was brutally plain. “It isn't
tance. "Good morning. Miss Rupert.
i Sage Hen fiat this night. I'tu goln' to
lift of Ills h«*ad, that awed men. As lie
Gool morning. Nora. Hello, younkers.” your say. You're only an outsider
ride down the hill meself Just to know
came
In* eulhsl out. not loudly, but
yourself.
It's
Carter's
place
to
cal
’
the
and he gathered a boy under each arm.
what's goiu’ ou. Go ahead, lad; only
every word could be heard:
He looked very callable ami entirely meeting end discuss what we are to do.
don’t loiter." The big fellow smiled.
"Alsj- now, isiys! Resp«*ct tlie law.
self contained as he put the lads down A half dozen of us have laid ourselves
"Get back before sunset, whatever ye
Alsy. I any! Tills is no tight of yours.
and addresstsl himself to Ann. "I sup­ Hable by doing duty for the union.
do."
Down with your guns. There nr«* wo­
pose your baggage went to Bizle. but Now. the qi.e tiou is whe'her the union
Raymond resentisi Munro's call and
men mid children to think of. Rape tlie
is
going
to
stand
by
us
or
sneak
aud
we will get that today. Anil, .Mrs. Kel­
forced introduction to Ann ntor«* deep
;>enee."
ly. if you need anything to make Miss leave us to eat dirt in n valley Jail."
ly than b«* cared to admit even to
Raymond looked at Ann with eyes
"You had no sanction from the un­
Rupert comfortable let us know. To
Kelly. It hurt him to think that Ann's
whos«*
light amuzt*d her. "By the Lord,
the limit of our resources command ion.”
hand had lain within the clasp of a
“I know we didn't—no official sanc­
us."
man to whom womeu had ever bm*n 1 wish I were by ids side!" He spoke
merely a lower order of life, to be us«*d through Ills set teeth.
Ann, with unaccountable lightness of tion—but you know perfectly well that
"Go!” she said. “Do not mind me.
as playthings.
spirit, quickly protested. “Now. please the men were with us then, ami they
Go
help him.”
are
w
ith
us
now,
every
oue
of
them."
"Aud
yet
I
cannot
say
anything
to
don't make company of me. I am go­
Her voice recalled him.
A rap on the door startled them all.
' her,” Raymond said to himself. "I
ing to earn my living by helping Mrs.
“No, my pl ice Is here." and his look
Kelly about the house. My bed was It was like the tap of the Anger of “Jt isn’t uour funeral, but it will be.” I can’t tell her what his Ilf«* is. I dare
very comfortable and my breakfast de­ fate. Munro opened the door, and D >- The roaring snvagery of the Golden not even hint at It But I can stop hl* meant n: >re than nny word ho had ever
licious. What else do I require? One lan, tlie reporter, entered, "llelio, lads." Horn saloon seemed of another world, «ximing" — and hl* llns straightened darod to speak t > her.
In the square Kelly halted, mid the
needn’t ask how you are. You look to be called easily. "What's doin'?"
having no possible connection with the grimly—"ami that I will do!"
sheriff, throwing up his bund, com­
They all shouted. "Helio, Jim!" and
be perfectly well again.”
peace and sunshine and homely joy of
manded silence. He was visibly tretn-
Louis stared at his sister and was Larned, stai tff.g forward, exclaimed: . the Kelly cabin.
CHAPTER XIV.
"Any
news?
”
about to make some revealing remark
1 The old mountaineer seemed to take
2:fl0. prompt as a groom, Ray­
"Well, rather. Tlie sheriff, with a
when Raymond intervened. "We are
it lightly. "They must fight their own
mond brought the horses round
hundred
men
and
a
sjieclal
train.
Is
at
very glad to have you in camp, hut you
batik's. I had uotbing to do with
to the door. Midwinter though
Trinchera. He means business this
must not suiter Inconveniences.”
bringing on the strike, and I'll have
It was, the sun was clear and
“I've been thinking perhaps It would time, lads.”
nothing to do with staving it off.”
jvarui. ami as they went winding down
The
roomful
of
men
now
gathered
do me good to suiter hardship." she an­
“Is it a regular strike?” naked Ann.
the trail to the southwest Ann exclaim
into group- to d'sc’.i— the ce-.l.un'y of
swered. with a reflective glance.
“It is. and it Is not. The big mines ed over tin* exquisite quality of the
He considered a moment bet >rechang­ war. Dolan, gay xvith excitement, drew are all shut down. So far. It is n lock­ air, the crystalline clarity of tlie dis­
ing the subject. "Everything seems round h.m Carter, Larmsl and Colling­ out But the men refuse to work shifts tant peaks aud the cloudless serenity
quiet up street this morning, so our wood. Sn.idi and Denver Dau were of nine hours for eight hours' pay. To of tla* sky.
trouble may blow over. I am going the center of another -quad, while Ray­ that exteut It is a strike.”
After u short and steep descent they
tip by and by and will report on what mond took Munro aside and earnestly
"The trouble all springs from a small came out into a wagon road aud weri*
is brewing in the saloons. They are the pleadtal: "S-e here, old man, you must group of reckless desperadoes.” said able to ride side by side.
storm centers. I'm sorry I>on started keep out of this. It isn't your funeral, Raymond. "The main body of the men
"You must be prepared for very p«>or
to come in. and I hope lie will go quiet­ but it will be if you don't vamoose the are ready to submit to law. but men g'tods and very small stores." snld Rob.
ly back and forget the while incident." ranch."
like Smith and Denver Dan and Brock "Bozle Is by no means to Is* compared
"I can't go back on the boys now.
"Tell me about the camp. What is
must either fight or flee, and they pr«»- even with Valley Springs. Everything
the troub'e all about? I can't under­ Rob. They need my military train.ng. fcr to fight. But what they do doesn’t Is temporary No one really intend« to
and, besides, I am In it. I won't sit
stand." she said.
concern us. b» are going right along live there; they are all Just staying,
"It's quite simple." replied Raymond. back ami see the <1 s.rict done up by in our small way. Our men are ull r.ml I fear the millinery is not of the
these
thugs
who
never
earned
an
hon
­
"The county Is about equally divided
latest fashion.”
outside the union.”
now between the miners of the peak est dollar in their lives. Au I yjur
"What a power lies In th«* idea of
Mrs. Kelly spoke in praise of Ann to
and the citizens of the plain. The friend Barnett—what good is he on Raymond (she bad <l!vln«*d his tovet. k 4d! fjee the people who tiax«* come
peak's Interests are not those of the earth? Just a bloodsucker on the bare ’ You should 'a' seen her—working ev- front all over the world! Doti tells me
Springs, and it has resented for a ye r back of labor. I'm with the boys, and f.y ble--.ed minute this fureuuon, Rob- that every European language Is spo­
the domination of the Springs. The if my experience can do ’em any g >od
ken here. Dili I s«*e Ferry, the Mex­
' ert"-
owners of the mines are either resi­ I'm ready.”
ican l>oy. at your cabin tills morning?"
i
"You
must
not
compliment
me
too
"I know how you feel. Jack, but this
dents of the plain or of the east and
"Yes, Perry is here, and so is Baker
much," interrupt«*d Ann. "Maids are
violently opposed to the politics of the Is desperate business. A tight with the
You have cause to remember Baker.”
sometimes
spoiled
by
too
much
kin«!
camp. Barnett’s man, Mackay, at­ sheriff will set the whole country
When they entered the town Ann
Less. Are there shops near? We need
tempted to reorganize the working against the miners."
Mid:
a
few
things
to
make
us
comfortable
—
Munro smiled contemptuously. "lie
hours of the camp and failed. You
"Please take me to a shop where I
won't tight. A round of «hots in the and my valises, when can I get them?" can get some chairs and a small table
know of the mishandling he received.”
Raymond
repll«*d:
"I
will
take
you
air will send liim hotfooting it back
"What are they going to do now?"
down to Bozle tomorrow. If you care I am going to present Mrs. Kelly with
"I don't know. As the case stands, to tlie Springs. It's all a farce."
an easy chair.”
"Be careful. The farce may turn to go. The shops are better there and
the camp is hot ngalnst any Invasion
“Very well,” sal«! he. “I know the
lie streets l«?»s turbulent.”
by the sheriff and 'a mob of hirelings,’ into tragedy at a moment’s notice.
very place, but please do not go about
"I
’
d
like
to
go
very
much."
said
Ann,
as they call bis deputies, and his at­ These miners arc idle aud full of liq­
the streets alone. Of course you are bllng. but lie bitistereo to ms purtmse.
on a sudden Impulse. “I'd like to go
tempt to overawe the camp only creat­ uor. Men like Kelly who have women
perfectly safe, but you are a stranger
this
afternoon.
Can
we
drive?
How
“Where Is your mayor and your chief
ed more furious resistance. I will be to prote<-t”~
an«! might wander Into the wrong of police?"
far
U
it?"
Munro caught at this. "By the way,
doors. Waft till I tie the horws and
able to tell better what the outcome
"We will ride. If you are not afraid
Tlie chief steppwl forth. "Here I am!
do one or two errands, then I will Join
will be when I learn what the union who was the 'femme?" My word, she's
of
our
bronchos
and
steep
trails.
It
you, an«! we can go where you plea»«».” What do you want of me?”
has decided to do. Thus far it has Is-cn a peach.”
”1 want you to deliver to me the
Raymond's tone was coldly Indiffer will t>e more comfortable than a wag
a game of bluff on the part of a dozen
“Very well," she replied, with a feel­ men who assaulted Mackay.”
men who are not strictly miners at all, ent. "Mis, Rupert is from New York on. After you’ve rested an hour or two ing of pleasure iu bls care of her. "I
Tlie chief waved Ills tiaml toward the
and the question of wages has had lit­ city, Barnett’s cousin. She is here to I'U bring round the horses."
will want to visit several sliops."
hills
"They are up there; go get
“Good morrow, friends!” A clear
look after her brother Louis. I was
When
itaymoiid
returned
for
Ann.
tle attention. I am going up now to not thinking of her so much as of Mrs. voice made them all turn. Jack Munro,
them!” mid a roar of derisive applause
whom he had left at a furniture shop,
see what is going on."
Kelly aud other womeu who can't get booted au<I spurred, stood iu the door. be was flll«*d with anxiety. The st.’e.-t went up.
As Raymond entered the street the away."
Kelly ral'ed hla hand. "Boys, h«*ar
“And how is tlie lady of the silken was full of men »lrawu together by a
peace and lieauty of the Kelly home
Larned’s voice, rising high and cut­ voice T'
riq«»rt that the sheriff bud stolen a me! This la th«* aheriff, the property
and the vision of the two women bent tug aboa e the others, iuteriiosed. "Then
Kelly gr«*et«*d h!m coldly. "Hello, march on Kkytown and was already on constitute«! authority of this county.
peacefully above their sewing stood I leave. You are crazy. You can't hold Jack. Cvme In and eat.”
his way to intimidate Lozle and de­ Be quiet, now. and llaten to reason.”
away in radiant contrast above the this hill with a million Gatling guns.
The sheriff, gaining courage, took up
"Much obliged, me lord, but I've al­ mand those for whom bls warrants
reeking saloons, the reckless crowds The national committee wid not stand ready eat. I came round to see bow
calie«L Horsemen were galloping up the theme. "I have no war with
and the rows of drink inflamed men for it. Goodby!” Clapping his hat on the lady stood her ride with me up the the bill to warn the miners, and the Bozle.” he said. "I came to get the
lounging along each bar.
his head, he walked out of the room, hill."
chief of police and mayor were min­ men who abused Ma ckay and who de­
The lover's senses, sharpened by hi.-, white face set in a furious frown.
Ann rose and faced him. “Are you gling with the growing throng, pleading fied ray authority "
Ann's presem'e In the camp, detected
"Well, g > get them.” repeats«! a man
Brock roared out: "Call a m<-etlng. the horseman who met us?”
for peace. The whole «-amp r«*»einbled
a more sinister change In the temper Carter, and we'll carry It our way! To
’The very same. lady. I don't often a nest of ants into which an ox had i In the rrowd
"What are you doing
of the men. Vp to this time ail that blazes with the national committee!"
bear vol«*** like yours, and I wanted to plant«*! a h«w>f.
fi«>re? You came h«*re to Intimidate us,
had taken place had been jocular, at
Carter, however, was scared blue by •ee If the face and voice were of like
Ann otiwrv«*! Raymond's abstraction and yon can’t do It.”
least on the surface, but the sheriff's Larned's despairing retreat and re­ quality. They are,” he added, with a and tvstlesauess and asked, “Are you
The crowd, mov«*d by some sinister
threatened invasion with a hundred fused. "We've got to go slow. We glance of unabashed admiration. “Iu- In haste to return?"
Impulse, closed round the aheriff and
hired thugs stirred the red fires of can't win without help. I won’t make troduc«* me. Rob.”
lie answered quite calmly: “Yes, we Kelly, cutting them off from tb«* main
Raymoml reluctantly complied. "Miss ought to start tmek as soon as we can. holy of deputl«ts. This movement
wrath In men like Hanley, Brock and the call."
Collingwood, who had hitherto been
San Juan Smith, with flaming face, Rupert, thia la Mr. Jack Munro.”
1 am going after the hors«*». Please re- opon«*«l a way of escape, and, exp«*ct-
Munro st«-pped forward an«! held out main here until > g* t baMc.”
but onlooker,, and they were now the shouted furiously: "Thon we'll do it
Ing each moment to b«-ar the crackle
Inciting center, of men talking loudly without your sanction. The executive a very han<!some hand, and Ann cou'<!
When Raymontl returned the second of guns. Raymond hurried Ann a crims
not refuse to take It. He was smaller time he was breathing rnpldly. "gome the stroet and Into the musty waiting
board will act,"
and with undisguised fury
Raymond, on the doorstep, made a than RaymoiMl and seemtsl hardly out one has l>orrowed «air hors«*«,” be ex­ room of the livery barn.
Hanley, perceiving Raymond at the
door, approached to say: "< »ne of Mun­ last appeal to Munro "Jack, you can’t of bis teens, as he stood there smiling plained quietly, "and I u>ust ask you ; "Where la that team?” he shouted to
ro’s vedette. Intercepted that kid of afford to go Into this thing with Smith. brightly, bis laired h«*ad lightly poised to wait a little longer while I seenre a hostler who was l«x>klng out of a
side door
yours last mgbt and got word that Don Keep out of It It s bad bostMM all on shapely shoulders, and some magi« another for you."
Barnett was on bis way up here, i ou around It’s one thing to strike and tn hla smile made Raymond and Kelly ' “Will they not return them?”
"The boos took It"
another thing to resist authority. See seem for the moment coh! and reserv­
“I am afraid not. They have prob- 1 "Whose horse Is this with the saddle
t>etter warn him off ”
ed.
Fils
aMurance,
hla
frankness.
ably gone up the hill to join Munro's oa?"
Ravmon.l resented bl, tone, but cold this street!"
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In some way word bad already passed am'is«l her.
men. an«l they will be returned at the ' The hostler look««! down for a mo­
ly replied
Th-
WM
along the ridge that the sheriff was ac- ' “I came to tell the lady that no harm stable. If you are not afraid”—
Barnett turned « at Grand
ew
ment. "RnperintetMjent of Loailstone."
befell Colonel Barnett. t,«-r escort H«
”O!i. no; I am not afraid!"
Rome one piuckr-1 him by the arm. fcaily on ti e rsid and that he would
“Yf nrnard's?"
was
driven
back
to
«Jrsnd
View
early
He looked at tier In admiration. “I
reach the end of the railway in mid­
ami.!,." <
- •
e «-re thia."
C'-ut.i.ued X«xt Week
don't believe you are scared. Weil,
terrd the ro n *-”1 as th« offlea of ->e afternoon. and a great throng was this u -rnfng and la at I
GARLAND
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