The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1886-06-05
CHAPTER VII.
A TASTY DEPARTURE

HAsTY DEPARTURE
aEh? Revolver Guyl" exclaimed the
girls captor, Keeling back before the gleam-
ing muzzles of the revolvers.
Release that lady, you lank scoundrel,
or III let daylight through your ungainly
carcass?" uttered the newcomer in low
yet stern voice.
Jonathan Skinner at once obeyed, and
Nettie Harver was permitted to stand once
more on her feet, free from the clutches of
SINNERS bony arm.
What right have you to interfere, Re
volver GUY" whined Skinner. Il wouldn't
harm the girl.
why was you molesting her, them
He insulted me grossly" cried the in
dimant Nettie at this point. There's not
an honest hair in his head. | do not be-
lieye he is anything but the basest hypo-
critic"
Jonathan Skinner began moving toward
| the door. The newcomer lowered his re-
volyer and cast stern look into the
| treacherous villains face.
81 ought to let daylight through your
| hide, coward" Kissed Revolver Guy; but
| out of respect for your age l viii permit
you to go this time. Remember, however,
| that if ever / catch YOU in such a scrape
again I'll show you no mercy"
Thank YOU"
Then lifting his hat to the ladies, Jona-
| than Skinner bowed himself out of the
room.
The vile hyprocrite!"
Thus calculated Nette. moment later
she rushed to the door with a great cry.
Now what?n demanded Revolver Guy.
That rascally Yankee has carried off my
| revolver, answered Nettid, as she strained
her eyes III vain to catch sight of the late
unwelcome visitor. "Oh, dear! l don't
know what I am to do without it.
| Never mind, said Guy; Il Will see that
| you are not again molested. | Will meet
| Mr.. Skinner before long, and compel him
prised at his duplicity. The fellow seemed
such a really meek chap, you know
He is a cowardly villain"
| 1T seems So"
| Revolver Guy, who had come so oppor-
| timely to the rescue, was a very handsome
man; not dandy sport, of the fashion of
| Primrose Pete, but a mature man, with a
| dark face, heavy black mustache, and wav-
| ing masses of black hair sweeping below
| his shoulders. His eyes were of the same
midnight hue. He was dressed in gray
| Jacket and trousers, a black, wide trimmed
| hat looped at the front with golden sword.
| From his belt depended two revolyers
and bowie. He was a dangerous man, a
gambler and desperate, yet his true charac-
| ter was wholly unknown to the widow and
| her child. He had now the confidence of
the women, and since the death of the old
speculator mother and daughter had look
| ed up TO Revolver Guy for protection, which
| he had granted, and for which the females
we're most grateful.
Mrs. Horver moved a chair for Revolver
| Guy, and that worthy at once sat down v It'll
| the air of King. He stroked his mustache q
| minute, his keen eyes fixed on the face of
| Nettie, then said
| L am sorry that am the bearer of I'M
| pleasant news, ladies'"
! ''Ah, what is it? Indians"
| NO, the redskins are not apt to prove
very troublesome, but a gang of despera-
| does infest the mountains who are each
| day becoming more bold. Several peaceable
citizens of Rocket Bar We're stricken down
in cold blood yesterday and a threat to
| clean out the town was sent in from the
captain of this gang
! "This is tenible." cried Mrs. Harver. with
| blanched cheeks. We are not safe here
| for moment Will YOU advise us, Guv?'
1T was for that purpose 1 came here, "
| answered the willy villain. Il don't think
it safe here or in Rocket Bar for women. |
! expect TO see bloody times before long"
| "Oh, dear! what shall We do?" groaned the
widow helplessly.
| IF Primrose Pete were only here, cried
/ Nettie, "be would know what to do. ] don't
! see what keeps him away so long"
! Primrose Pete" and a dark look swept
| the face of Revolver Guy.
| Yes, cattle herder, one of fathers
| trusted men. said Nettie.
! Is it possible that you trust that man?
| i have proof positive that this Primrose
| Pete is member Of the gang of despera-
/ does, although he pretends to be an exem-
| plary youth. He has been seen in ques-
! tIonable company of late at all events, and
/ do You know. believe he knew more of
your fathers taking off than most people
imagine"
| My father trusted him fully
| Exactly, and it may have been this con-
! tidence that led Jonas Harver to his doom"
| 1t was a horrible suspicion that the gam
| bier had suggested, and for fully minute
| silence reigned afterward.
| But this viii not help matters now"
| cried Revolver Guy suddenly. 1t is your
| safety | am here to look after. When min
listers of the gospel make themselves enc
mics Of virtue 1t is high time something
was done
! What do you propose?" questioned the
widow.
That you leave Rocket Bar at once"
I Where can We go?n
/ TO some point on the Northern Pacific.
/ by forced march we can reach there in
/ three days at farthest. l Will remain be-
! hind and prosecute the search for the assas-
I SIN of Jonas Haryer. | can communicate
/ with you when the good work is accom-
plished."
| The plan seemed feasible. and had once
been suggested by Primrose Pete. The
| widow at once fell in with it. but Nettie was
( less fast.
Wait little, She said. Primrose Pete
viii be here soon: his advice il worth q
good deal at this time"
/ More than mine, perhaps said Revol-
s.. yef t'uy. with a smile
No; but two heads are better than one. 3"
/ answered the girl, quickly.
Perhaps; but tins Primrose Pete is not
+ the friend you imagine
must believe him our friend until |
+ see something to convince me 10 the con-
( trary."
! lou viii not take my word:"
"lou may be mistaken
( \ trown chased the smile from the face
+ OF Revolver Guy
Won quarrel over small things" said
+ the dark mountaineer; ~but If you accent
my advice yon will at once depart from
Rocket Bar. l win furnish Won an escort
Sofneleut "a protect YOU on the Journey. If
You refuse, OF course shall not be TO blame
. toE " bat may hereafter happen"
I Revolver Guy seemed honest.
| There could be 10 doubt of the danger
threatening the widow and her daughter. so.
after little deliberdtion. the women con-