Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-05-09
voted little settlement below.

laird light filled the little room with
the brightness Of MONDAY; but still
they slept on, Outside in the corral
horses were snorting and stamping,
their wild eyes staring at the distant
but swift-coming danger. The ami
mails picketed on the prairie tugged at
their stout ropes, rearing and scream
ing.
Old Tom Griffin, walked by the rising
clamor, sprang with y bound to the
door. Fire! Fircl" he shouted.
Quick, out Of this, or yell smother
like rats in a hole!"
-Four half-clad figures rushed out In
to the night, and Dick Elland beat on
Jake Ringers door, calling; "Upl Upl
II ye value yer lives"
Reused from his heavy slumber Jake
stumbled across the floor; trembling,
Carmen followed close behind.
One look at the oncoming demon
brought Jake to his wandering senses.
"A back-Are, quick, you idiotsl" he
bawled, and made q break for the
cook house.
Old Tom laid powerful, restraining
hand on his shoulder.
100 late, my lad!" he shouted above
the din Of the frantic, penned-in herd.
THAT furnace nd reach us afore twas
even started"
Indeed, the fiery breath Of tho I'D
vancing flames already scorched their
faces.
1--WE must trust to our good horse.
flesh" spoke up Dick Elland, quickly.
A rush for the plcketed ponies-in
an instant more each man was riding
for his life.
Jack Ringer was FIRST in tho saddle,
he cnrbed his frightened steed with
one strong arm. and with the other
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