Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-02-07

of the men have Indian wives and live
in the mountains near this gorge. I
was treated kindly. after their rough
fashion, Ny father has been confined
a close prisoner in a cave. The chief
agrees to release him only on his word
OF honor to espouse outlawry and aid
in their dark acts. OF course he re-
fuses.
"The officers from one Of the neigh
boring towns, where bank was robbed
a yearago, have been searching for the
robbers quarters. Their guides are
Indians. Knowing their belief in ghosts
and such like spectral phenomena. 7
was made to dress in white to scare
them away from this part. Strange
lights were put at my feet, and J. sup
pose my appearance was truly fright
full. Anyway, the ghost business act
ed like charm in soaring away the
poor red guides. Only this evening l
was obliged to play my ghostly role as
the officers were supposed to be in the
gorge"
ct was L." said Earnest, @and ] as
sure you ! was considerably startled.
But how did you happen to warn us %
"The robbers discovered Your little
camp, and learning you We're tender
feet on hunting trip, they decided to
| attack you. [ overheard their plans,
and the time set for The attack. | had
seen your camp from the mountain. I
determined to make great risks to save
you. For the first time since our cap
ture, every robber except my fathers
guard, left the quarters. Then was
my time. Telling the chiefs squaw
that L had to go to the cliffs to play
specter, l easily got away"
God bless you, noble girl" said
Willard, sincerely. "You have not
told us your name
my name is Olive Glissom," she
said, simply.
olive Glissom!" repeated Willard
Rcllerton, in an excited voice. Are
you the daughter OF Abner Gibson, of
c., III Ohio 2"
"Abner Glissom is my father"
"Abner Glissom is my mothers
youngest brother, and you are my own
cousin, Olive cried the young fellow
loyfully, pressing warmly the little
hand she permitted him to take.
Cousin Willard, am glad to know
you; and how sorry 1 am that the fool
ish GOODNESS between our parents has
prevented our ever meeting. How
strange to meet you here
1T is, indeed. But how happened it
that you and Uncle Abner came out to
these wilds 2"
Father was unfortunate in his bust
ness i'll Ohio. So we started to the
Colorado mines, only to fall into these
robbers hands"
My poor Olive" said her newl.,
found kinsman. sympathetically. BIT
let us not waste time. Tune and /
are well armed. Lead the way and v y
will rescue your father at all hazards .
We must be cautious" said the
brave, beautiful girl. "All depends on
caution. I happen to know where the
officers are watching tonight. It is
not far. We Will approach the cave
where poor father has been held 50
long a prisoner. We will 90 by back
path with which 1 am we'll acquainted.
We will attempt the rescue, and God
grant we may be successful. Then We
will so to the officers and ask protec-
ton, tor we are as nothing compared
with the outlaws in numbers and
strength"
why not get the officers help first :'
inquired Willard.
Because that would take time.
which, must not be wasted The rob.
bers will not return for an hour at
J least. By that time we can have