The Red Cloud chief., 1889-02-08

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'Plenty OF ROOM" said the driver. He de
sccnded as ne spoke, and let in the stranger
The others made room for him promptly
and he was soou seated beside the pleasan
young lady. He had no baggage, but car
ried simply q stout a
There was something attractive about tn
mans face, and all were pleased with him
Perhaps they thought he would be . vslua
BILE aid in case there should 6e trouble from
the dreaded 'aeeDts."
Now the roo begun to ascend once moro
and soon the coach had reached the lofties
| altitude OF the trip. The whole Santa Clar,
Valley lay spread out like = map ut theil
feet n far in the distance doomed the blu
peaks OF the northern spur Of the Coas
Range. The air here was thin and hard Il
breathe, and M seemed almost neighbor u
the blue summer sky with its tracery o.
| white, iow-lying clouds.
The driver now urged his horses . little
and they bowled along at . good pace Ovel
the mile or 20 Of smooth road that extended
along the summit. 500 they entered upoI
q narrow. winding way, penetrating {
growth OF low-branched trees. and with II.
cOursec cut out Of the side OF the mountai
like . shelf. 30 onward till at last the,
reached tho open again. 1t was high moot
now, and time they reached Weeks's Ranch
A tremendous crack OF the drivers whip
q swinging, grading gallop, and they tori
around q low hill, and in . moment were de-
scending q little declivity toa large farm
house. A dexterOus. back handed twist OF
the whip, dropping II In its socket, . quick
gathering Of the reins in the drivers hands
nOwa firm foot On the brake. Presto! II
was lone. One sudden jerk. and then o Jolt
How are ", Mr.. Wceksr' says the
driver. II was an old trick with him. and
why should he not be cool! But Enrique
thought that il was a wonderful perform.
ance. and his admiration for the driver in
creased.
The passengers hastened to rid themselves
OF what dust they could. and sat down to
dinner. This was presently over and they
saw the four new horses put 10. in place Of
the six that had brought them hithcr, and
then they took their places again.
"Why do they put only four horses in place
Of the ski" Enrique venturedt to ask the new
passenger. Is they started.
"Bocause aid the man. with a pleasant
smile. 1.-The way is mostly down hill"
THANK yOu," said Enrique, much graft
fed. The man smiled again.
Hes . first-class chap" thought the lad
to himself. 81 reckon he likes boys"
The fresh horses now seemed disposed 10
show their mettle. and the driver wa will
ing that they should. So they dashed on
bravely for awhile. and during the interval
no M seemed disposed to talk. A few
miles further, and they came down to q
slower pace. and nOw the way was growing
wilder aud more rocky.
at was along here somewhere. ! was told,
hat the stage was robbed" said the gentle
with the spectacles. his hearers
started.
'Grcat Joshua! l hope the amt nonc
roundf his time" said the old lady. who had
been formerly for Wal. II told Mr.. Oily
fore I left this mornin'," she went on,
'-that jest a. likely Is not some Of the crit
tiers might pounce o q US. He only Jest
LATED 1t me-"
And I told my husband said the other
older woman. 'says I. Mr.. Peunidge. il I
q dead to-night, you mustn't be
surprised, and he said he wouldn't. I do
believe he didn't feel jest right about havin'
me come, though. truly"
The young lady and the gentleman smiled
In spite OF themselves. and even Enrique
was amused. Thu two women chartered on.
Soon they passed through the romantic little
of San GrcgoriO. Here the two old
made somc talk about 'tgittin' out and
stOppin' over" but made no move TO carry
idea into execution. Now they were
through . desolate region, and
presently the horses were holding back.
lided by the brake. down . long aud peril
,usly steep hill
Looking out Enrique saW, on one hand,
high. bald cli6. and on the other . frishtful
ravine, and still further on . long success
lion Of gulchcs, PERCEPTIONS cliffs. and bare,
hill sides. Always on the left rose
he frcwning. craegy mountain. He drew
% his heed with . little Sigh.
What = nr' asked the young lady. |
pleasantly.
Nothing" said Enrique. trying to smile |
,ack. He was ashamed of the depression |
his wild scenery gave him, and like the |
title man he WAS, would not say any thing
o disturb the others. Now the stare |
urched. and came to an abrupt halt.
Yea" they heard the driver say. II saw
en-" |
Then drive slowly" said . voice, which |
hey recognized - that Of the tall young
nan |
'-0et your pop ready." he added next no.
nent Il do believe there's going 70 Be bust
Tho young lady turned deadly pale. The
Their women uttered dismal grosus. Even |
10 man In TIE giasses looked disturbed. A. I
or little Enrique he did not quite under
tand IL Ill. but felt strangely excited.
..Hello!' aid the driver. "Why, them
ellers are comm down. and mean % chow
Bold, amt theyr"
'One. two, three, four" answered the
man. rather i~rrelevantly. -Four Of
Yea they've got down into Tie road. s,d
- waiting. Drive IN"
Here Ma D;uyhoek thrust her bod out
lthe window. She drew IL In ahrupGy.
sGrcat JoeAua. rheee's four men armed
The teeth, a-ssandif down vneee IN tAs
ood. what will become Of usl O dear,
rhy did ever leave my hons. and poor
h. DillyAocki Odear! o aear-
NE quiet naAam!" nn In q sssR1
oice from The young man o. The box.
neEe nay b 10 danger q al, and IL there
~ must hsvs absolute quiet You nuss
. y0oAy - 81 - ~ direct"
'WAs = tAss iellser" family Incurred
In Dfllyhock. |,
II th(nk - b wells-Fsrgo's express No.
~ gsaNs0sa With spscenc.sA
| 1ee3c1e thae - loeksa Carefully af>sra
= s'dtU "'sA ~" II