The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-19

yourself Racksr said with meaning. TO
which Ao-ay responded with an CATH
That night Rucker felt a gentle touch
ca his face and started up TO and the
g1rs bending over him Following her
siiern direction. he slipped cut without
disturbing his companions and came TO
where fne gil xas seated upoa rock
Say" she began abruptly. do you
know why came here I was up a. Sill
verton ones ard saw yen az the station,
and l liked yoa.''
Rneke- breaihed deeply and. seating
himself by her SIDE. pIaced one arm
around her waist.
Lets get out 81 this resumed the
gs-i. II Ike you. ard ] reckon l ain's
TO siouch TO look al. Let's clear OF,
They'H cut your threat some day 10 get
that money. You've got Il all row, amt
ycu?'s
Yes. ALL" said Rucker passing the
belt nervously
This amt no place for a man Ike
ever there ali ready. He can take two
Of us. Come on
Half reluctantly Rrcker permitted him
se.f 20 De led down the steep pathway.
Tho horse followed no.seIessly. for Pink
hal carefully muffled his hoofs.
Al the foot Of the buff they mounted
and turned the horse Gut across the Mess
Verde. A few moments later the sound
q pur@uers was clearly borne 10 their
cars.
How many horses have they:" said
Pink
Only two Rucker answered. THE
Indians VIII come on foot.
Fucker" cried stern voice that made
him sway in the saddle 'Rucker, I've
just taken your money and gun. Don't
move. or TN kill you'' And s,m.ghtway
pair Of handouts snapped over Fuckers
wrists.
Pink gasped Rucler.
"Pinkerionr WIS the response or the
capto-. He then continued: "Rueker.
want you TO ride 10 Parrot and give
yourself up Tou car drive all right, and
tha horse can get away with only
one Of US. Swear that you'll do 1t, Or
Il swear,'' cried Rucker quickly. and
he Immediately felt the figure behind him
slip to the ground.
For Gods cake. stop!" screamed Pink
Morsy and Fent galloped up. "fie
stole E,e away and aow's pitched me off
his horse. Take Tie up. won't you?"
Take her up. Fent," said More.y. as
they drew rein. I've got to get Rucl1-
err"
Moreiy rode ahead, while Pink slowly
mounted behind Fent
"Al right there" asked Fent
Hands up there" growled Pink. and
placed Il revolver against Fent's neck.
Fent was so shocked that he permitted
himself 10 be relieved of all arms without
d word Of protest.
Now. whip up. Pink said. We've got
10 overhaul Morely.'
Merely Tas q heavy man. mounted on
poor animal. and they came up with him
just at dawn. Pink took careful aim and
fired. Moreiy's right arm fell Imply at
his side
"Ge, off and so over 20 him, Fent." Pink
L n
get UP behind him
Having seen a sample OF Pink's marks
manship. Fent thought it best to obey
implicitly.
Right on. now said Pink. land don't
forget that sudden deaths right at your
heels
III this fashion Pink and his captives
rode into Parrott Rucker. true to his
oath. had given himself up. and the whole
town was wild with excitement. When
the crowd caught sight Of Pinks feminine
attire. they expressed their delight in one
long-sussaned yell. which lasted until he
had disappeared within the jail.
Look here" Rucker called "a soon as
Pink neared his cell. Il reckon you know
somethin' about Pueblo Indian pottery.
too. don't you?"
Pink allowed that he had given the sub
Jcct ;!ttie study at one time.
Young man" said Rucker spitefuly.
you're too id smart. I've no use for
people like you But. thank the Lord. no
real woman ever did IL.
Ruckcr. nevertheless. by reason Of
Pink's mediation, received very Light
sentence. while F'ent and Moreiy ruined
two good pieces of hemp rope.