The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1903-05-11

ORRY wasted very little time. He
dashed into the depot and up to
the operators window.
Whats the nearest station
east of here?"
P" leisurely answered the agent
In some surprise.
How far is itT'
-Four miles"
Telegraph ahead and hold the train
that just left here"
THE train doesn't stop there"
ITS got to stop there or there ii be
more trouble than This road has had
since il began business. The conduct
or pulled out and left two of his pas
spngers-gave out wrong Information
and he'll have TO hold his train there
or bring her back here. If you don't
sent that order. I'll report Won as well
~ the conductor"
Grenfall's manner was commanding.
The agents impression was that he
was important. that he had a right TO
give orders: but he hesitated.
There's no way for you but to get
to p anyway he said while turn
ing the matter over in his mind.
You stop that train! I'll get there
inside of twenty minutes. Now. be
quick. Wire them to hold her, or
there II be an order from headquarters
for some ninety day lay offs The
agent stared at him. then turned TO his
instrument. and the message went for
ward. Lorry rushed out. On the plat
form he nearly ran over the hurrying
figure in the tan coat.
Pardon me. I'll explain things in >
minute" he gasped and dashed away.
Her troubled eyes blinked with aston
ishment.
At the end OF the platform stood Il
mountain coach. along the sides of
which was printed in yellow letters.
Happy Springs" The driver was
climbing up to his seat. and the rum
bersome trap was empty.
Want to make S10E' cried Grenfall.
what say" demanded the driver.
half falling to the ground.
"Get me TO p inside of twenty
minutes, and I'll give you $40. Hurry
up! Answer"
Yes; but, you see. I'm hired to-
tOh, that's all right! You'll neve.
make money easier. Can You get us
there in twenty minutes?"
Its four mile. pardner. and not very
good road. either. Pile in, and Wen
make it er kill old Hip and Jim. Miss
the train?'
Get yourself ready for a race with
an express train, and don't ask ques-
tons. Kill 'em both if you have to.
I'll be back in a second!'
Back to the station he tore. She vas
standing near the door looking up the
track miserably. Already night was
falling. Men were lighting the switch
lanterns, and the mountains were turn
ing into great dark shadows.
Come quickly. l have a wagon out
here"
R~esistlessly she was hurried along
and fairly showed through the open
door of the odd looking coach. He was
beside her ON the seat in an instant,
and her bewildered ears heard him
say:
Drive like the very deucer' Then
the door slammed, the driver clattered
up to his seat, and the horses were off
with a rush.
Where are we going?' she demand
sd, sitting very straight and defiant.
after that train. I'll tell you all
about II when | get my breath. This Is
TO be the quickest escape from a dilem-
ma on record, provided IL is an es-
cape" BY this time they were bump
ing along the finty road at a lively
rate, jOltinG about on the seat in a
most disconcerting tanner. After a
few long, deep breaths he told her how
the ride in the Springs hack had been
conceived and of the arrangement he
had made with the dispatcher. He,
furthermore, acquainted her with the
cause of his being left when he might
have caught the train.
Just as l reached the track, out of
breath. but rejoicing, l remembered
having seen you on that side street and
knew that you would be left. 1t would
have been heartless to leave you here
without protection, so | felt II my duty
to let the train go and help you out OF
q very ugly predicament."
How can | yer repay your" she
murmured. 1T was SO good and so
thoughtful OF you! oh. | should have
died had | been left here alone! Do
you not think my uncle will miss me
and have the train tent backr' she
went on sagely.
That's SOL he exclaimed, somewhat
disconnected. but I don't know. Ell
ther. He may not miss you for a long
time, thinking you are in some other
car, you know. That could easily hap
pen" triumphantly.
Can this man get us to the next sta.
ton In timer she questioned, looking
az the black mountains and the dense
foliage. 1t was now quite dark.
IF he doesn't bump us to death be-
fore we get half way there. He's driv-
ing like the wind"
"You must let me pay half bis bill"
she said decidedly from the dark corner
IN which she yas budding.