Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-15

Importance. A young woman had been
found mounted upon fine horse riding
aimlessly about the valley. Both she
and the animal were promptly captured
and taken 10 the old ruins
The girl was a big. rawboned crea-
ture. with stringy. dust colored hair
but remarkably pretty face As the
Indians brought her into the presence
Of the three white men she burst into
tears
Cheer mp. sis. said Rucker gwk.
wardly. I'VE amt goin TO do you no
harm. What have you been doin down
in the valleyy'
II amt a-tellin. q" she sobbed. u4h
'Ah. go ahead. Fent said en- ,;kio
agingly.
'Hhe girl looked from Fent 20 Ruuti
and from Rucker 10 Merely. y
BE youse possei" she inquired
"Be youse a-huntin papf"
Fent laughed and asked:
''Who is your pap. my beautyl'
Hes Yaller Jaan." the girl an.
nounced. land they're after him I'm
tryin to find him to give him his gun
and some cartridges He left sudden.
like.
Reckon she's half breed" Merely
said behind his hand. "Her old mans
the worst horse thief in ten states %
Your pap's got an eye for horse
flesh. " he continued. turning 10 the
girl and motioning toward the animal
she had been riding. Whats your
name. nowf' he persisted. trying 10
get her 10 speak
'Pink. she said and was gone in d
food Of tears
"S'pose we kind Of make her com
Portable here and then clear out. - sug
gested Merely.
And see that you keep away from
her yourself. Rncker said with mean
ing, to which Merely responded with an
oath.
That night Rucker felt gentle touch
on his face and started up TO find the
girl bending over him. Following her
silent direction. he slipped out without
disturbing his companions and came to
where the girl was seated upon a rock
Say" she began abruptly. Edo You
know why l came herel Twas mp az Sill.
verton once and saw you at the station.
and l liked you.
Rucker breathed deeply and. seating
himself by her side. placed one arm
around her waist
Lets get out Of this. resumed the
girl ~ like you. and reckon | amt
no slouch 10 look at. Let's clear out
tonight and give them devils the slip
They'll cut your throat some day 10 get
that money. You've got II all now.
amt You %
EYES. ALL" said Rucker. patting the
belt nervously.
This amt no place for man like
you. she persisted. "And the horse is
over there all ready. lie can take two
Of us Come on"
Half reluctantly Rucker permitted
himself to be led down the steep path
way. The horse followed noiselessly.
for Pink had carefully mufiled his hoofs.
At the foot Of the bluff they mounted
and turned the horse ont across the
Mesa Verde. A few moments later the
sound of pursuers was clearly borne to
their ears
How many horses have theyf' said
Pink.
"only two, Rucker answered. 1.-THE
Indians will come on foot
"Ruckeri" cried stern voice that
made him sway in the saddle "Rucker.
I've Just taken your money and gun
Don't move or III kill you'll" And
straightway pair Of handouts snap
ped over Fuckers wrists
"Pinkl" gasped Rucker
"Pinkertonr' was the response Of
the captor. He then continued; "Ruck
er, / want You TO ride TO Parrott and
give yourself mp You can drive al
right, and the horse can get away will
only one Of us Swear thai you'll do It.
or
"Iswearr' cried Rucker quickly, anC
he Immediately felt the figure behint
him slip 10 the ground.
"For Gods sake stopl" screame,
Pink as Merely and Fent galloped mp
"He stole me away. and now he's pitche'
me off his horse. Take me mp won
yout"
Take her mp, Fent, said Morely a
they drew rein. I've got 20 &c
Rucker. %
Merely rode ahead. while Pink slowl,
mounted behind Fent
"All right. therei" asked Fent
GLANDS mp therel' growled Pink aul
| placed a revolver against Fent's neck
| Fent was so shocked that he permit
| ted himself 10 be relieved Of all arm
| without a word Of protest
Now. whipup. Pink said "We'y
got 20 overhaul Merely.
Merely was heavy man. mounte
on poor animal, and they came n
with him justat dawn. Pink took care
ful aim and fred Morely's right ara
fell Imply at his side
"Get of and go over 10 him. Fent
:. Pink commanded Throw his 900
away and get up behind him. "
b. Having seen a sampled Pink's mari
manship, Fent thought 1t best 20 ODE
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