The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-23

the hour that followed, but l didn't
care how miserable l was myself 80
long as I was certain that I was block
ing Lord Rallies, and his grumpiness
showed very clearly that my presence
did that. As for Madge, Icouldn' make
her out. had always thought under
stood women little, but her conduct
was beyond understanding.
Apparently Miss Cullen didn't alto
gether relish her position, for presently
she said she was going to the Car. "I'm
sure you and Lord Rallies will be COM
pany enough for each other" she said,
giving me flash of her eyes which
showed them full Of suppressed merri-
ment, even while her face was grave.
In spite Of her prediction, the moment
she was gone Lord Rallies and I pulled
apart about as quickly as yard engine
can split couple Of cars.
moped around for an hour, too un-
settled mentally to do anything but
smoke and only waiting for an invita-
ton Or for some excuse to go into 21s.
About II O'Clock obtained the latter
in another telegram and went into the
car at once.
Telegram received-I read triumphantly-A
detail Of two companies of the Twelfth cavalry
under the command Of Captain Singer. is or.
dered to Ash Forks and will start within an
hour, arriving at O'Clock.
G. D. OLMsTEAD, Adjutant.
"That won't do, Gordon" cried Mr..
Cullen. 1.-The mandamus will be here
before that"
"Oh, don't say there is something
more wrong!' sighed Madge.
won't it be safer to run while there
is still timer asked Albert anxiously.
II was born lazy about running
away" said.
"Oh, but please, just for once"
Madge begged. ''We know already how
brave you are. -
thought for a moment, not so much
Directing, in truth, to the running away
as to the running away from Madge.
I'D do it for you,' said, looking
at Miss Cullen 80 that she understood
this time what meant without using
any emphasis, "but don't see any need
Of making myself uncomfortable when
l can make the other side SO. Come
along and sec if my method isn't quite
as good. -
We went to the station, and told the
operator to call Rock Butte Then I
dictated:
Direct conductor Of Phenix No. 8 on its ar.
rival at Rock Butte to hold it there till further
orders.
RICHARD GORDON, Superintendent.
"That will save my running and their
chasing, II laughed, Though I'm afraid
q long wait ut Rock Butte won't i'm
prove their tempers
The next few hours were pretty ex-
citing ones to all Of us, as can well be
Imagined Most OF the time was spent,
] have to confess, in maneuvers and
struggles between Lord Rallies and my
self as to which should monopolize
Madge, without either Of us succeeding.
was 80 engrossed with the contest that
/ forgot all about the passage Of time,
and only when the sheriff strolled up to
the station did realize that the climax
was at hand. As joke I introduced
him to the Cullens, and we all stood
chatting till far out on the hill to the
south I saw cloud Of dust and quietly
called Miss Cullen's attention to it.
She and went to 81 for my fleldglasses,
and the moment Madge looked through
them she cried:
Eyes, I can see horses, and, oh, there
arc the stars and stripesl I don't think
I ever loved them 30 much before.
II suppose we civilians will have to
take back seat now, Miss Cullen!" I
said And she answered me with de-
mure smile worth-well, I'm not going
to put value on that smile.
They'll be here very quickly" she
almost sang.
you forget the clearness Of the air,
I said and then asked the sheriff how
far away the dust cloud was.
Eyer mean that cattle driver" he
asked Bout ten miles,
"You seem to think Of everything"
exclaimed Miss Cullen, as if my know
ing that distances are deceptive in Ari-
zona was wonderful. sometimes think
one gets the most praise in this world
for what least deserves it,
waited half an hour to be safe and
then released No. 8 just as we were
called to dinner, and this time didn't
refuse the invitation to cat mine in 218.
We didn't hurry over the meal, and
toward the end took to looking at my
watch, wondering what could keep the
cavalry from arriving.
II hope there is no danger Of the train
arriving first, is there?' asked Madge.
mot the slightest" assured her.
1.-THE train won't be here for two hours,
and the cavalry had only five miles to
cover 40 minutes ago. must say they
seem to be taking their time"
There they are nowI'' cried Albert.
Listening, we heard the clatter Of
horses feet going at good pace, and
we all rose and went to the windows to
see the arrival Our feelings can be
judged when across the tracks came only
a mob of 80 or 40 cowboys, riding in
their usual "show off" style.
1.-THE deucei' I couldn't help ex-
claiming in my surprise. care you sure
you saw q flag, Miss Cullenl"
"Why-I-thought"- she faltered.
II saw something red, and-I supposed,
Of course
Not waiting to let her finish, ex-
claimed, "There's been a fuke some-
where, I'm afraid, but we are still in
good shape, for the train can't possibly
be here under an hour. I'll got my field
glasses and have another look before I
decide what
My speech was interrupted by the en-
trance of the sheriff and Mr.. Camp.
CHAPTER XII.
THE LETTERS CHANGE HANDS AGAIN.
What seemed at the moment All in
comprehensive puzzle had, us We after
ward learned, very simple explanation
N,,o - kLo n Israofor, Mr. Raid