The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-05-29

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crossed the room TO where she stood.
"Will YOU dancer" he said. In his
musical voice
She gave him her hand and he led her
out on the floor.
what ls your name9' he asked.
"1nez." she answered. II am no,
like the rest" and she looked at him
half proudly. half alphabetically.
IT Is easy 10 see that" he repliedi
"but not 10 easy to SEQ why you are
here" He dld not ask tho question.
but she answered H.
u hate the town" she nald. blttoriyi
but can't get away. My mother died
hero; she used 10 say her heart was
broke. wish could leave H."
lie looked down into her beautiful
eyes. half smiling. would you 20
with me. sweetheart" no asked, idly.
She looked Mp startled and hesitate
ing: but before aho had time 10 answer
the banjo music stopped with n discord-
ant crash and rude hand thrust them
apart Jack, turning sharply found
himself confronted by one Of the mual-
clana, whom no recognized as tho SUI
perlntendent Of the Eagle Bird mine.
Curse you" the young fellow said.
savagely. what DO you want with herr
she IL the ono pure thing In this cursed
hole and you shall not touch her"
Devoro AID not answer him. but
turned 20 Inca "You have not an
aworcd me-" ho said: will you go7"
She looked into hla eyes. half hesitate
ing. lie had taken powerful hold m
her. that he could see. and felt sure ~
Victory: but she was fung 20 ono side
and hln assailant's knife CLEANED In tho
air, For n moment the two glared NJ
each other. while tho other men crowd
cd around. silent and 10th TO interfere.
but bound 10 see fair play
lnez gprang between them. Don't
Max. don'ti' she cried
The young man turned to her ierce-
~ "Choosof" ne commanded. "You
know love you and would give my life
for you. but ia rather aee you dead than
have him touch you. and no ahan'tr'
She looked from one 10 the other,
afraid and doubling The violence Of
ono terrified her. and tho other was dlf-
feront from any man she had over
known. The chances Of now life
opened before her and dazzled her. yet
Max had always been kind and gentle.
Both we're waiting for her answer i'm
patiently. and Dcvoro'a hand was on
HIS rovolyer-he was not accustomed TO
dofoat She could not choose. and.
woman-llke. burst into tears.
AZ this iuncture. "Big Jim" proprlo-
tor Of tho jackpot" saloon. naw NJ 10
interfere. "Qult your bawlin' now.
lnez." he ordered. You've raised devil
enough. You'd better square your
selves, boys. at 90 PAGES; n little cold
lead n soon settle the difficulty" And
no laughed pleasantly as he marked on
the distance with long strides and the
men took their places. A duel was the
Hurest way. after all.
Jack Dcvore took his aim with his
customary GOODNESS. In reality he cared
little for the girl. but no was not used
to being thwarted. Ho could easily
kin the young fellow who stood oppo-
site him. but the girl. where would II
lead herr IIla face took on a more no.
rloua look than anyone had ever seer
there. when he had tired OF her. as h,
surely must. what then7 She was a
different. could she ever sink 10 be one
Of those painted creatures7 A curious
Impulse stirred him. and when "Ble
Jim" gave the word to IRE. he raised
his arm and fred In tho air. receiving
at the same time a severe shock In hii
right arm. II pass" was all he said.
when Jack Doyoro recovered hil
senses. he was lying on a rude couch
and n woman sat beside him. IA he
opened his Dyes. she leaned forward
and In the dim light he recognized hoi
Jack" aho said. softly. you know
me. and know you. and reckon Ners
Amt much love lost. but I'm glad you
didn't shoot You remember Lola. you
wife.
Jack did. ana he stirred uncaslly. II
had been hard to leave her. when h,
was forced TO leave Sacramento, ah,
was 80 pretty. and did not speak much
English. and she had followed him al
the way from Mexico. Poor Lolal
yea" he answered. shortly.
"Becauae." the woman went on, ~
knew her She died here; she loved you
Jack Dcyore. and Inoz Ia her daughter
hern and-youra"
There was silence for a long time
then. aa II began TO grow oppressive
Jack said. In strangely softonoC
voices
Does sho-doos Inez know ~"
mo" tho other answered.
Don't tell her then" he said. AN,
say. Rofe"-ho reached into HIS poke
and painfully produced 5000 In bills
give her this, and toll her TO marrl
that TELLER. and get out. You'll do ~
"Yes." answered the woman. ANY
thing else. Jack?"
yes" was the quiet reply, I'm go
Ing; get me my pony. Rose, like a goo
girl"
Halt an hour later the sound Of gal
looping hoofs was heard growing fainto
and fainter out ON the moonlight mesa
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