Bisbee daily review., 1903-03-08
BY HELP OF SUE

Sue, III aIfaIu they II eaten us. II \ too risky" The boy shrank back in the doorway of the humble brown cot tage.
 Risky" cried his sister scOrnfully. ''Who pulled you out of the airhole {; Who near lost his own life for your miserable little skin? You come alongr,
 Still the small brother paused. anx lous. irresolute. glancing at the starlit sky.
 Its so light" he muttered, "an' ma an pas likely to come home any time"
 An hour yet" Susan Bates i'll shod little foot tapped hard on the stone step. her voice ringing angrily. I'm waiting" she said.
 "I-don't-knowr'
 Two strong brown hands shot out and shook him fercely. ''I'll go" ar ticulated Jedediah gaspingly.
 That's right; pick up the tools by the gate. Get your cap first. Don't whimpcr, Jeddy. I'll carry the saw"
 In the shadow of the rock naples the two stole silently, then of the road by the pasture fence, along the row of chokeberries and brush into the lane leading to Munn's barn. Careful. now" whispered the girl bending her 1.-the young form in crouch ing watchfulness. Hes in the second stall. eh?"
 Yep" Jed sbudGered.
 Crawl up on your knees. Don't mind the dirt. There. They'll never see us. The house is rods away. Give me that chiSel."
 The crack between the old barn boards wldencd Chip, chip"
 "The saw now, Jed. I'll have to use it."
 ''YouI make an awful noise"
 shut upr" The moonlight cast a profile against the gray wood-a girls bare head, the upturned nose the round set of the firm jaw. the curly mass of hair. To the boy ii seemed uncanny, quivering there. He shivered again.
 The saw raspcd slowly through and squeaked on nail. SusaD's face was white as her dark eyes stared weirdly at her covering companion.
 Again. eighteen inches above, then the next plank; it was easier now. The pieces were removed; then a care ful silence. listening.
 'I can get through. Jed. Thank goodness. we've got so far! I'll call bim now. Samr' The low voice trem blcd into the dark interior. mingling with the sound of cud chewing COWS and restless animal movement.
 The young horse thief wrenched at his bonds striving to rise.
 Who's thatT' with a note of hope in his strained voice.
 Its me-Suc. Where gre you: Keep taikinG-uot too loud"
 lover here in the stall. TIu tied"
 Your knife teddy. Hercr She withdrew her head, gave bim quick caress. Take the things apd scoot," she whispered. You're safe"
 Five minutes later man. cramped and blinking. crouched outside the aperture. Hurry. Susie" he pleaded. They've gone for an officer. l expect 'em any minute"
 Right away" The girl eroped in the musty blackness. i've got it. Munn's saw Scatter those chips and scrape up the sawdusr Lucky knew where he kept it. Now, Sam"
 He helped her out Together they crawled cautiously away though the lane through the pasture by the shel tering saplings on to the great ~clump of pines. Safei
 Before them rose the rugged domes of the Taconics-fastnesses all for such as Samuel Wiley. He laugh ed in triumph, gloating at the prospec- tive wrath of his captors. ''Tomor- row night I'll be in Massachusetts" he grinned. Guess I'll work south"
 His rescuer was fumbling at her pocket. Here, Sam! It's the best could do-only bread and butter. We didn't have any meat"
 My Godr' cried Wiley. with sud den, broken words You thought of that. too, Susiei Oh, | ain't worth all thisr'
 Slipping the poor little package into his coat, he held out his arms. and the girl nestled happily, her face buried sH his rough :blue flannel shirt, open at the tanned, muscular throat.
 I'm glad could do it. SanE" she breathed. You are worth it. You know what you promised" Something warm and wet fell on her | cheek. She looked up amazed. The man was crying. It could not be.
 Why. Sam-why. Sam, dear! By the Lord. Susie, I'll quit the business. I ain't far in. It's just be cause l love horse. You know l ain't bad. Win yeu-will yoU-if l go way off-Canada or out west-and can | make hOme-will you cUmei I'll | have to change my name"
 He was iE deadly earnest, holding | her tightly.
 | "I'n go anywhere-o-h-hr' She sob i bed hysterically for a moment then smiled up at him IT. the faint moon | glow. I'm willing to change my name.