Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

at him. then her eyes fell nervously.
Thinking that this was a decided point /,
In her favor. he reused himself and .
crossed the room to where she stood.
"Will you dancec" he said, in his
musical voice.
She gave him her hand and he led her
out on the floor.
what is your name?" he asked.
"Inez." she answered II am not !
like the rest" and she looked at him !
half proudly, half alphabetically.
1T is easy to see that" he replied;
but not so easy to see why you are
here" He did not ask the question.
but she answered 1t.
81 hate the town" she said, bitterly:
but can't get away My mother died
here; she used to say her heart was
broke. l wish | could leave It,"
He looked down into her beautiful
eyes. half smiling. would you go
with me, sweetheart" ne asked. idly.
She looked up startled and hesitat-
ing: but before she had time to answer
the banjo music stopped with discord-
ant crash and rude hand thrust them
apart. Jack, turning sharply, found
himself confronted by one of the musi-
clans. whom he recognized as the su-
rerintendent.. OF the Eagle Bird mine.
Curse your" the young fellow said,
savagely. what do you want with her.
She II the ore pure thing In this cursed
hole. and you shall not touch her"
Devore did not answer him, but
Aa~~v rA ~ u
swered me-" he said: will you go?"
r. She looked into his eyes. half hesitet-
Ing. He had taken powerful hold on
her, that he could see. and felt sure OF
victory: but she was flung to one side
and his assailant's knife cleaned In the
| air. For moment the two glared at
each other, while the other men crowd
ed around, silent and 10th to interfere.
but bound to see fair play
Inez sprang between them. Don't,
Max. don't" she cried.
The young man turned to her fierce
ly. "Choose!" he commanded. you
know love you and would give my life
for you. but I'd rather see you dead than
have him touch you. and he shan't"
She looked from one to the other.
afraid and doubling. The violence OF
one terrified her. and the other was diff
ferent from any man she had ever
known. The chances OF new life
opened before her and dazzled her. yet
Max had always been kind and gentle.
Both were waiting for her answer I'm
patiently. and Devore's hand was on
his revolver-he was not accustomed TO
defeat. She could not Choose. and.
woman-like. burst into tears.
At this juncture. big Jim." proprie-
tor Of the Jackpot" saloon. saw flt to
interfere. "Quit your bawlin' now.
Inez." he ordered. you've raised devil
enough. You'd better square your
selves, boys. at 20 PAGES: a little cold
lead II soon settle the difficulty" And
he laughed pleasantly as he marked of
the distance with long strides and the
men took their places. A duel was the
surest way. after ALL
Jack Devore took his aim with his
customary GOODNESS. In reality he cared
little for tho girl, but he was not used
to being thwarted. He could easily
kill the young fellow who stood oppo-
site him. but the girl, where would 1t
lead her? His face took on a more Sc
rious look than anyone had ever seen
there. When he had tired Of her. as he
surely must, what then? She was 80
different, could she ever sink to be one
OF those painted creatures? A curious
) impulse stirred him, and when big
Jim" gave the word to fire. he raised
his arm and fred in the air. receiving
at the same time a severe shock in his
right arm. Il pass" was all he said.
When Jack Devore recovered his
senses. he was lying on rude couch
and a woman sat beside him. As he
opened his eyes, she leaned forward
and in the dim light he recognized her
Jack" she said. softly, you know
me. and know you, and reckon there
amt much love lost, but I'm glad you
didn't shoot. You remember Lola, YOU
wife.
Jack did. and he stirred uneasily. Il
had been hard to leave her. when h,
was forced to leave Sacramento, sh,
was SO pretty. and did not speak mucl
English. and she had followed him al
the way from Mexico. Poor Lola!
YES" he answered. shortly.
Because" the woman went on, "
knew her She died here; she loved you
Jack Devore. and Inez Is her daughter
hers and-yours."
a There was silence for long time
= then, as it began to grow oppressive
o Jack said, in strangely softene
e voice:
g Does she-does Inez know it,"
- No" the other answered.
b Don't tell her. then" he said AN
10 say. Rose'-he reached into his pocke
and painfully produced 5000 in bills
g give her this. and tell her to MARI
n that Teller, and get out. You'll do It?
Il "Yes." answered the woman. ANY
l. thing else, Jack?"
4, Yes" was the quiet reply. I'm e
4, Ing. get mo nv DOny Rose like a goo