Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-02-08
CHAPTER V.
RIDER GETS A SURPRISE.

ODed Rider was far from easy m his
mind as the train sped on, leaving San
Francisco behind lie had slept IN
board the vessel the previous night un-
Ill the noise of the second mate arous-
ing the captain had awakened him
They did not call him. knowing the en-
nifty that had existed between himself
and Tom. but he overheard enough Ia
tell him that Tom was alive. although
badly hurt and out Of his head with
fever.
He knew Tom was in utter ignorance
of the identity of his assalant. but had
ne been aware Of the loss Of the belt?
Would the skipper remember the time
he had seen the mate coming ont OF
Toms room and place any new sig.
nifcance on the incident?
\ guilty conscience made him mag.
inc all sorts OF dangers TO himself and
he trembled each time the train stopped
at a station lest an officer should lie
in wait for him.
But nothing of the kind happened,
and In due time he reached Seattle.
Here things seemed more encouraging.
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ter when he passed close TO one OF his
animals, who launched out Viciously at
him with his hoof' sending him TO the
ground several yards away with
broken RIB and his LETT arm badly
bruised.
What's the trouble said rough
voice from the next camp as burly'
bearded man strolled leisurely TO the
spot. Hurt We much, pard?'
string OF oaths burst from Rider as
he scrambled 10 his feet.
something's cracked inside he
growled, and my arms hurt. On
the horse, anyway
Better let my mate see If anything
wrong. He's a master hand with any
thing o that kind Here, Scott he
added, raising his voice.