, 1906-05-09
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CHAPTER XIV.

m II was, Inc SUN WIS GEAR anu
warm, ana as they went winding down
the trail to the southwest Ann eXclaim-
ed over the exquisite quality of the
air, the crystalline clarity of the dis
tant peaks and the cloudless serenity
of the sky.
After Il short and steep descent they
came out into II wagon road and were
able to ride side by side.
"You must be prepared for very poor
goods and very small stores" said Rob.
"Bozle is by no means to be compared
ever with Valley Springs. Everything
is temporary. No one really intends to
live there; they are all just staying.
and | fear the millinery is not of the
latest fashion"
What Il power lies in the idea OF
gold Sec the people who have conn
from all over the world. Don tells me
that every European language is spo-
ken here. Dill | see Perry, the Mex
lean boy, at your cabin this morning?'
Eyes. Perry Is here. and so is Baker.
You have cause to remember Baker"
When they entered the town Ann
said:
please take me to n shop where |
can get some chairs and Il small table.
| am going u present Mrs. Kelly with
an easy chair" a
VERY we'll" said he. 81 know the
very place, but please do not go about
the streets alone. OF course you are
perfectly safe, but you are Il stranger
acl ,,i,,h4 ,rn,In.H INF - G tho xxy,.np 81
doors. Wait till / tie the horses and
do n or two errands. then | will join
you, and we can go where you please"
VERY WE'LL" she replied, with a feel
Ing Of pleasure in his care Of her. III
will want to visit several shops"
When raymond returned for Ann,
whom he had left at a furniture shop,
he was filed with anxiety. The street
was full of men drawn together by a
report that the sheriff had stolen a
march on Skytown and was already on
his way to intimidate BoZle and de-
mand those for whom his warrants
called. Horsemen We're galloping up
the hill to warn the miners, and the
chief of police and mayor were min
IA IT wv Sio"i III
for peace. The whole camp resembled
a nest of ants into which an OK had
planted Il hoof.
Ann observed Raymond's abstraction
and restlessness and asked, Are you
III haste to r%eturn?"
He answered quite calmly: Yes, we
ought to start back as soon as we can.
| am going after the horses. Please re-
main here until 4 get back"
When Raymond returned the second
time he was breathing rapidly. "Some
one has borrowed III horses" he ex-
planned quietly, land | must ask you
to wait a little longer while l secure
another for you"
will they not return them?"
81 am afraid not. They have prob
ably gone up the hill to join Munro's
men. and they will be returned at the
stable. If you are not afraid
ooh, no; | am not afraid"
He looked at her in admiration. 81
don't believe you are scared. Well,
now, stay here till | can see what l can
do about a horse
-hS"AAi - wv oAOiS IL 49, eOOA
way, watching a group of men crouch
ing on the fiat roof of a two story
building opposite. Two of them had
rifles in their hands, and some man
was shouting from the walk, Keep
them guns out O sight!'
The girl began to Jingle with a fore
knowledge of violence. AS she listened
i wild cry went up from the roof tops.
Here they comet"
The throng below uttered answering
shouts. Men began to run to and fro
aimlessly. filling the street facing to
the south. In the hands of hotheads
guns began to glitter. Their action was
unreal, spectacular; but their voices
shook her, benumbed her.
Raymond came hurrying back, his
lips set md resolute, his brow frown-
ing with anxiety. q cannot find a
horse that you can ride. | have ordered
Il team. We will have to go the back
way to reach it,"
A wilder yell arose. The leaders be-
gan to run down the street which led
to the south. Ann took hold of Ray
mond's arm with ervou clutch.
What are they going to do?'
Its hard to tell. | wish we were
safely out of this"
Cant we rum"