Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-10

Kelly greeted him coldly. Hello,
Jack Come in and eat"
Much Obliged, me lord, but I've al
ready eat. 1 came round to see how
the lady stood her ride with me up the
HILL
Ann rose and faced him.. "Are you
the horsemnn who met us?"
"The very same, lady. don't often
hear voices like yours, and wanted to
see if the face and voice were of like
quality They are" he added. with a
glance of unabashed admiration. ON
troduce me, Rob-
Raymond reluctantly complied. "Miss
Rupert, this, Is Mr. Jack Munro"
Munro stepped forward and held out
a very handsome hand, and Ann could
not refuse TO take It, He was smaller
than Raymond and seemed hardly out
Of his teens, as he stood there smiling
brightly, his barred head lightly poised
on shapely shoulders, and some magic
in his smile made Raymond and Kelly
seem for the moment cold and reserv-
ed His assurance, his frankness,
amused her.
Il came to tell the lady that no harm
befell Colonel Barnett, her escort He
was driven back to Grand View early
this morning and is ut home ere this"
"Thank you for your good cheer"
said Ann. Il was not so sure Of your
kindly intentions last night
He smiled again, and his white teeth
shone 81 must have seemed bandit.
I'm very glad l went to meet Barnett.
Brock might have made you more trou
BILE. and l would have missed the pleas
urc of being. your guide and protector.
Kelly growled out, 'Kape your MUIR
derln' scalawags as far from this cabin
rs We can"
Il will see that you are not dis
turbed."
You speak as one having authority"
remarked Ann.
Il AIN captain of the vedettes," he re-
Piled
What are they?"
~ company Of mounted police which
have organized to keep order here in
the camp. The lockout leaves many
men dle. aud the local authorities need
help to maintain peace and quiet. Ny
force represents the union aud Its de
sire to prevent violence in the camp.
You are quite safe here under our pro-
lection"
You are very kind" replied Ann
But aren't you one Of those for whom
the sheriff colnes?"
Munro laughed silent, boyish laugh.
Il believe am included in his list of
notables. but assure you the honor is
quite undes'aryed."
"'Tis true he kicked Mackay down
the hill and put the mouth Of his gun
to his ear said Kelly, "but that's a
trife not worth mentioning"
Munro winked. "A mere practical
joke"
With the punctilious grace Of dane
ing master he bowed himself out,
swung to his saddle and galloped away.
when shall we start on our trip?"
asked Ann, turning to Raymond.
II will bring the horses round very
SOON" AS they stepped outside he
turned to Kelly and asked in low
voice, do you see any objection to
this trip to Boiler
"Divil bit The sheriff will find
Jack and his men waitin' for him on
the road He'll get no farther than
Sage Hen fat this night. I'm goin' to
ride down the hill meself just to know
what's goin' OH. Go ahead, lad; only
don't loiter' The big fellow smiled.
Get back before sunset, whatever ye
do"
Raymond resented Munro's call and
forced Introduction to Ann more deep
ly than he cared to admit even to
Kelly. 1t hurt him to think that AIMS
hand had lain within the clasp of
man to whom women had ever been
merely lower order of life, to be used
as playthfngs.
land yet l cannot say anything to
her." Raymond said to himself. Il
can't tell her what his life is. / dare
not even hint at it, But 1 can stop his
coming" = and his lips Strengthened
grimly-"and that will dor
Ito be continued.)