The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-01-21

be bothered with the cash
than the cattle. Ali, what is this
Looks exceedingly like a love-letter.
What graceful hand, but"
He stopped in surprise, and well he
might The tinted sheet held but two
words, and they We're:
Beware, villain"
Highly mplimentary, isn't it?'
thought Dan, his lips curling; 'let me
see if ! can recall the hand writing. 1t
resembles somewhat my hang htv
cousins. but it cannot be hers. All, !
dare say it's that indignant little Nora
that l set out SO coolly. Well, she's
very pretty, and must look her up. ]
remember now, [ haven't seen her for
long time. But here comes my law
yer. Good day, Mr.. Swift; you are
prompt, see; very good quality IN
deed"
The lawyer bowed and smiled; IT
stood him in hand to be prompt and
careful in his dealings with his present
client. No one knew better than he OF
the naughty spirit of this man before
him; the cruel, cold nature, and also
of his wonderful powers either with
rifle or revolver.
L have tried to fulfill your orders to
the letter, and | have learned there is
young Eastern nabob here DESTROYS
of purchasing cattle, many of them"
All"
Eyes, and he is not very well posted.
| have no doubt but you can dispose Of
your herds at good price. His name
is Leslie Gray"
Leslie Gray; the name sounds IA
miliar, vet ! cannot recall where | have
heard it before"
"You probably heard it in connec-
ton with Miss Nora Fairleigh. II
mistake not, he it was who arrived up.
on the scene first the night their ranch
burned, and prevailed upon her to
mount his horse and ride to North
Platte in his company.
All, indeed"
Yes, and he's regular swell, with al
his quiet manners. | Will introduce
You if you desire me to do So"
Certainly -but what has become OF
the fair Nora?"
That | cannot say: she left North
Platte the day after Detective Claire
called upon me. | understood she pur.
chased ticket for some point East. !
did not notice particularly.
detective Claire What was he do.
ing here?'
Game at my order from Miss Nora,
who persisted in believeing that het
father was murdered and the ranch set
on fire purposely. She wanted him to
look into the matter, but when he az.
rived l had discovered that you Were
the true heir and informed him of the
fact.
And he threw up the job?
Il suppose so; but he called upon
Miss Fairieigh, though learned moth
ing further concerning the matter"
Dan lie Fame frowned blacklv and
bit his lip.
He would be rather bad fellow to
circumyent or deceive. | do not know
him personally, but have heard much
concerning his wonderful powers
You are right there; he is the best
detective in the West. They say lie
used to be scout aud that he knows
the ms and outs OF these old mountains
like an Indian, and then his influence
over the Indians, why, they tell me
they are all his friends; that he has
ilFtu Will tutIH IOl NecAs, diu ldih-
their languages in several dialects, and
besides he's the best rider and shot IN
the country"
Dan lie Fame fdgeted slightly and
said somewhat anxiously:
You have no idea, though, that he
agreed to look into the case of Miss
Fairleigh's, have you?I
"Oh, think not, and besides he has
run to ground several big game lately.