The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-08-25
THE BITTER And THE SWEET.
A Tale Of Two Continents.
BY MRS. NINA LAWSON
CHAPTER III.-[CoNTINUED.1

A short distance from the creek he
met Mrs Rice, pale and trembling,
with a large cash in the forehead, just
above the left eye. 1t was rs he had
surmised. Poor Mrs. Rice had started
TO the thicket in search of her husband
and little Lima.
just before she crossed the creek
she met Jim, who recognized her, and
knew what she had come for. He then
dealt her a terrible blow on the fore
head, and knocked her senseless.
BY the time John had reached her
she had partially recovered, and re-
membered what had happened.
johnny brought some cold water
from the creek and bathed her face and
wound, and then told her how matters
stood; also all about swarthy Jim's at
tempt to steal the papers.
The poor, innocent, ignorant, injured
woman was terrified beyond descrip-
ton, and then insisted upon going on
in search of the lost ones.
Johnny finally succeeded in convinc-
ing her that she could be of no use in
the search, and advised her to go home,
which she did.
As soon as Mrs. Rice started, John
darted across the foot-log and into the
thicket. He went to the place where
he had left the two dead men lying.
but no trace of them could be seen, ex-
cept the blood, which lay in puddles on
the ground.
After a thorough investigation of his
surroundings, he could see no signs of
a living creature; all was still as death,
and it was then almost dark.
In his despair he knew no better
plan than to obtain the whereabouts of
the Sheriff and his party Taking a
small whistle from his pocket, he blew
it three times.
Instantly he was answered by re-
turn whistle from one of the Sheriff.
party, and, tearing his way through the
matted bushes, he soon reached them.
Hello, Mr. Williams And what
have you discovered by this time? This
Is a mighty close case, sir, and tough
lot OF fellows somewhere in this
thicket"
why, Jones, is this you, really?
had given you up as one of the dead
also
No am not hurt at all; but wha,
do YOU mean, Williams? Is any of oul
party killed?
We'll, yes, there must be, for we en-
tered this place by the path from Jones
borough, and just before we reached
the banks Of the creek we saw consid
cradle blood scattered round, and, as
you did not appear, of course we die
- -, L.. ~ h.
sure who it was that had been hurt un
til some time after that"
Very well, see-and what have yor
discovered? ?"
Well, listen; | searched for some
time without any success. Finally
went to the creek and quietly followed
it until | came TO the big bend, where
! discovered some footprints in the
mud.
Those prints were fresh. and | creep
up the bank and hid myself in the
bushes to wait and watch. | had beer
there but few moments when | heard
male voice, but could see no one.
There We're two men talking and
recognized Swarthv Jim's voice as one.
Good heavens that villain seems t
T. everywhere. But 90 on. Williams
We'll, this happened about two
hours ago, and from what | could IN
lerstand of the conversation there mus
be three or four men killed
| heard lin tell his pard. or one o
fha tribe, that Won had killed two OF
his mea; then | could not understand
al Ut the next sentence, but he said ht
Was mighty glad that they had fixed NJ
yaur father in fine shape. 1t seems
that Rice is still n prisoner. and so also
is your brother. as we'll as your faith
Ct who they said was dead"
"0h. heavens; no, Williams; no
What will my poor mother do? 1t vii
kill her If 1t is true Those cursed
villains ought to be burned at tht
stake. Thank fortune two of them art
ont Of the way. Did you find out where
the prisoners are? ?"
Yes; but / could not get there, or
at least, | could not find the place. II
is little low building of some kind or
the other side of the creek, that seem,
to be the hiding place of some of these
villains.
Then | heard jim tell the men to &c
some place, but | could not hear
where, and see if the girl was al
right
He then said that he was going III
to the oldsman's house, and if he die
not or could not get those papers
without killing the old lady he would
d. so rather than come away without
them.
All. yes, yoa black-hearted thief
this time | was too quick for you
wasn't |? And you did not get them
after an, Ell? Well. Williams, what
neNt?"
He then told the man to go to that
secret hiding place where the girl was,
and he passed on out'cf sight"
Why didn't you follow him and
shoot him dead?' asked Johnny.
That would not do. my boy, for.
don't You see, | could not attend to
both at once, and l then wanted to find
tins secret place, SO | quietly followed
lie other party"
All right; but did you find it?7
Well, now, listen; the bushes and
trees were SO closely matted together
that It was impossible to keep the fell
low IN sight every moment. However.
followed him fully quarter of mile
down stream, when suddenly he dis
appeared-where, | know not. Invent
T. the spot where ] saw him last, but
could see no signs of him, nor any
Ilaee where he could disappear so sud
denly.
Alter | had spent some time exam
ming the grounds and surroundings, /
secretly marked one of the trees.
Tomorrow, Jones, | think / shall
tlE.l the girl, but We must give up that
pesat for tonight.
Now, follow me, and l think we