Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-10

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! here to take my place. But, see here
! you're both tired and want to go t.
J bed" He rose and lighted a second
lamp. "AIrs. Barnett's bed is in this
room"-he opened a door on-sthe side
opposite-''Fll see if it is prepared"
Ann finterposed. ooh, no! I'm not sc
helpless as that. Let me take the light
1 will do very well, never fear"
He yielded to her. "I'll get you)some
water, and hope there are some clean
towels. Let me know if there is any.
thing else can do
You are very thoughtful
I'VE try to keep that room ready, SO
that when the folks come down it will
be tolerable."
I'm quite sure it will do she said
definitely and entered the room.
Raymond turned to Louis. Young
ster, can you shoot?'
Not very WE'LL
Learn. A man going round this
country with young woman wants to
be prepared for war. He may never
have any need ~ a gun, and then
again, unexpected, he may. 4 gang of
hoboes like that today is dangerous
when they get to drinking, and it
stands a man in hand''- He made a
sign commanding silence.
Ann reappeared with i pitcher in her
hand. IF you'll fill this for me-
with pleasure" he quickly replied.
After filing it and placing it in her
room, he asked: Now, which bag is
yours? I'll pass that in
This one. But where are you and
Louis to sleep?"
Right here" He caught at sort of
frame hung upon the wall. 1t fell and
was transformed into n bunk Right
here, close beside your door. I'll put the
youngster. I'll not take much sleep to-
night. The boys will need some hot
coffee when they come in" He walked
to the door and stood there looking
away toward the fire. Pm afraid
they've an all night job of it, The
mountain wind is springing up"
IF you really feel that you ought to
CO. she began rather feebly.
Would you feel safer if / stayed?"
His voice possessed note of tender
ness as he asked this question His
tall form, outlined in the outer dark
ness, again appealed to her with power.
She hesitated. Il never was among
mean 1 have never been separated
from my kind in this way before
am city dweller, and, confess, am
a little nervous
Then you'd like ne to stay?" he in
sisted.
yes, 1 wish you would
Then 1 will do so. I'm sure Barnett
will aycIrSa mo x-I,ay, ha
Something whip, a pistol-snapped
far out in the darkness, a little slapping
sound, a puff of dust rose from Ray
mond's broal breast, and he put his
hand to his heart with quick, inward
gasp of pain. OH
What was that?" asked Ann.
He swayed back against the door
frame, and yellow white pallor came
over his face. Some one has touched
me-" he said slowly through his set
teeth. Its that cowardly hound |
Speck Go call your driver I'm shot"
He tried 70 walk to chair, but reeled |
and fell
AIMS first impulse was toward laugh |
-er. 1t was so absurd. so melodramat- |
c, so perfectly impossible. He is try |
ng to frighten u.s." she thought, look |
ng down at him, but Louis ran out |
screaming for Watson
Raymond partly rose and faced her.
Big drops of agony sweat cleaned on
lis forehead. It's no joke" he gasped.
seeming to divine her feeling. Hes /
put it right through, just above my !,
leart. Don't let me bleed to DEATH
lie ended, with cultural harshness. and