The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1872-03-28

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that bis assailant bad escaped was universal
ductor," said Landlord. "He il . perfect
deamon. l know that he ha. killed several
men. I saw him II Denver last year. He
had just stabbed miner from behind, and
robbed him of all his money and gold He
il called Blue Jack" ~
"Blue Jack?" cried one or two of the
boys. What namer
They call him 20 because one side of his
face is blue, rs if bruised" MD Landlord.
Looks as if the blood had settled under
the skin" f...
The new train vas bound for Denver, a
Landlord had said.
Two wagons belonged to men Who had no
women with them. There were i've Of
these desperadosr, and only the smallnea Of
their number as compared with the Others,
induced Landlord to allow them to travel
under his guidance and the protection of his
train. 80 -yi---
A few in,roduciions took place, and then
the long train took up its line of march
| westward.
During the noon encampment, on the fol.
lowing day, Gay had 6.ished her dinner,
and merry snatch Of song vas on her lips,
when one OF the despefadoes known - Burk
came up to her and paused beside her, re-
| garding her with an ipsolent store.
ssHallo. younker," he said gruf1y, 81 no
ticed you yesterday, and You ass the pretti-
est young one ever did ~. Got no father
nor mother, Ell? Going ws.t viii your broth.
er, eh? Give us kiae, there's doMv'
In an instant she leaped 70 her feet.
Child as she was, she rsseated the insult
that had been offered her with woman's Of
Tended pride and anger. 81 800
'How dare your" she cried $50 away.
Ii you touch me, I'll call my brother"
"Ah. now, young one, you're fooling," he
said insolently. +You ct older han I took
| you for, I'll warrant no boy except your
brother has kissed them lips O. your'n and
am bound to have Ono now!
As quick a 1ssA, ehe dfewfron her peck
Ct pistol Mark had bought for her At Law
enworth, and which he had :incs taught her
to use skillhlly. She cooked the pistol, and
its four dark tubes we're promptly presentsd
to the eyes of Burk for inspection. He
started back with unaffected horror and
amazement. o.. .4l = -
"The little vixen" he mutteIed. she
acts like highwaymaE, instead Of . shrink
ing girl. She beats all! "a sIr I9-f
81 was only fooling," he said aloud. II
didn't mean nothing. Don't say anything,
young one, I'm off, i2a l.. %
And he hastened to beat retreat to his
own proper quarters. SO ~ g. .-I go
Gays light laugh rang after. him mock
ingly. .s... ~ -s.l1la,lls;z1 En-, & %
"Curse her" muttered 6urk. "Blne Jack
would tame that wildcat spirit Of her n, and
l wish hemay do it that's all. I'll make EN-
acquainted, bles if don'tw ..z..
The train was ready to resume its march.
"Come up 10 the wagon, Mark" said the
girl coaxingly. 81 have something to tell
| you" grh
Mark climbed up beside Gay, his boyish
face full Of tenderness and Affections as be
looked down upon his adopted ulster.
swell. what Is it, little Gays" He said,
as she hesitated. 10 ---d
Have you noticed that man Burk, who
Joined us with the other train at Kearney
City" asked Gay. III ..--
give seen him and noticed him." said
Mark. "Mr Landlord has poor opinion
of him. He is confederate Of Blue Jack,
the outlaw. What have you TO say about
hin, Gay?" l 80 .'f.l1H
'He wanted 10 kiss me back at the halt"
said Cav composedly," and as you we're busv
| lust pulled out nv pistol and scared him.
| He thought meant to sheet him and went
| off to the rear Of the train" .. &C.
Marks boyish brows grew stern, and his
| eyes flashed. 2 sli4i.'- --is
"The coward and villain" he exclaimed.
''I'n horsewhip him for that. How dared
hep %. -. .- .-- 1..'o- aiaw1-
"Don't get into trouble on nv account,
| dear Mark! !" exclaimed Cav, in alarm, HE
\ il had man and he miohe k;ll,von He