The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-01-08


and have You where you will be safe
and happy I'll show this Judge. And
as for that rascal Cayright! Well run
him down. | think we know about
where to look for him. The sooner he is
swung up the better
Whatever pleasure it might have af-
forded Nellie TO find the visitor her
brother. was chilled by these words. She
saw that she could hope for no SYM
pathy or aid from him
How-dy, Nellie" came a woman's
voice. Don't know me, but you will.
I'm Kate-Sfster Kate, if you like.
Didn't expect us. did you? Well, we
thought we'd surprise you, but when we
got here We was the people surprised
Eli! But they did prance around when
they heard OF Hubbick was dead Tom
said-where the deuce is Tom? Why
don't he get up and meet his-his hos
tess?''
Nellie was not greatly prepossessed in
favor of this sister of hers.
Kate Deckton was large, coarse-fea-
tured woman, with the appearance of
having a nature as coarse as her fea-
lures
Here 1 am said voice from the
other bedroom Can't you give me time
to dress before making my debut before
a lady -
.Haw, Haw!' laughed Mrs. Deckton.
and Nellie felt a wave of disgust sweep
over her
Shorn OF all other friends, she was re-
duced now to the conlpanionship of such
creatures.
mer, when he was dressed and did come
mt To ~
promising than she had hoped.
He was young. good looking. with a
rakish air as if he had not spent all his
time on the plains. In the mines, or at
hard and honest labor.
4 am very glad to meet you. Miss
Hubbick," he said, taking Neilie's hand.
Cur meeting was not quite so ceremoni-
Gus as L could wish. However. since
we find you in trouble, it is good that
we are here. We are glad to be here
to help you. Count on me, as if I was
your brother. You came late Were
You not afraid to be let out at this
hour?''
I'VE are not afraid of the dark in
Montana" answered Nellie
Mr.. Welmer was spelling things by be-
ing toe profuse.
1t must have surprised You to find
us here, Nell said Spencer Deckton.
realizing that Weimer was in need now
OF breathing spell, lest he overdo the
matter of politeness You see we had
been promising ourselves a rest for some
time. We've been up in the hills so long
we've Almost forgotten how to get civil
lied We've made oEr pile, Nell. But
III talk TO you about that tomorrow.
I've got lot to talk to you about but
you don't want to begin 1t at this hour
of the night
No. let the girl get some Sleep" put
IN Mrs. Deckton. Just escaped from a
prison and been tramping across the
country at night, she needs rest"
1T was scarcely prison. said Nell
lie. But it was not a home"
Never mind. little GIRL observed
Deckton. We'll take care OF that now
Wen catch this murderer, then sell ont
here and go to some fine city and live
You won't be troubled any more"
Nellie scarcely needed these glowing
promises for the future. She scarcely
noted the vast change from the former
habits of her brother
He was Offering her fine home in a
! city. He had never done anything be-
! fore but ask for money.
All this was nothing to Nellie She
had one subject on her mind. and only
one
That was the problem how to get
| Cayright off on the Big Elk trail before
Gavin had time to cover it with his
| deputies.
She pleaded WEAKNESS. to be left alone.
Il fear have usurped place / should
not. said Welmer The man sleeps
up stairs, does he not? 1 will go with
! him
NO: Oh. no." said Nellie. with al
most too much earnestness.
II was Just what she did not want.
! Charlie must not be watched that night.
''Weil-where then began Mr.
! Welmer. There are only two rooms.
| Oh. 1 say. Deckton. you come along with
me, and let Miss Hubbick go with
| Kate"
That will do very WELL" said Deck
! ton.
/ The two men took heavy drink from
a handy bottle, and were soon sound
asleep again.
~ Mrs. Deckton seemed inclined to chat.
even after suggesting the need of rest
for Nellie. But N@ie feigned sleep un-
| I'll her sister-in-laW was really in the
| land OF nod.
| linen Silt got up threw neT iOOSP morn
| ing gown on. and went 10 find Charlie
! OK.
| Charlie, ignorant of the fact that he
was wanted that night. had returned
| to his rom.
! The girl dared no call. She went bare
| footed to the stairs and crept up to
I Charles room.
| Charlie" she said. shaking him.
| He woke with a start.
Get dressed-no boots-keep quiet
want YOU" she whispered, and crept
down the stairs again.
Charlie found her in the kitchen. writ
ing. She lifted a finger to warn him
] against making a noise.
Hurrtedly she finished the note. which
ran:
| Mr. Cayrisht: Take the horse Char
| lie Ok brings You and leave at once
! Gavin Will IL, here tomorrow with men
! to search the whole ranch over You
| cannot escape observation if you stay.
Follow the Big Elk trail along Big
! Elk Creek to Elk forks. Turn off across
| the Little Elk and strike for Helena OF
your camp. Big Elk is the only way
out of here that Gavin has not covered
1 DO not on come mere NV