The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-04-14

about Is years Of age, and though .
half-breed remarkably handsome. Inc
scout watched her movements with IN
creasing interest, for he fancied he read
indications of pity and sympathy IN ner
countenance, while her dark eyes ana
rosy cheeks made a deep impression on
his bachelor heart.
During the preparation of the evening
meal he did not cease to follow ner es-
cry motion with his eyes. When NC
Kee had finished his supper In suAen 81
lence Ballard was removed to anotner
portion of the cavern. and additionai
means of security made use OF. having
accomplished this business satisfactorily,
the renegade whispered few words 10
his wife and left the place.
"Now," thought Ballard, us my time
to devise some method of escape. II
Mckee brings Silas Girty here | shall
certainly be killed; so l must see what
can be DONE"
The scout had in his pocket bottle
of pretty good whisky-a beverage OF
which the Indians were exceedingly fond
and he resolved to try its virtues upon
Mrs. Mckee. He instantly informed her
of the fact that bottle of strong water
was deposited in the pocket of his hunt
Ing shirt.
This informatio seemed to have
very cheerful effect upon the tawny
spouse, and she proceeded with consider
able alacrity to take the coveted treas
ure from the woodsman's pocket
The daughter said nothing, nor indi-
Gated by word or look any interest in
the matter. She sat by the fire absorbed
in thought, and Ballard began to fear
that she had entirely forgotten that such
person as himself was in the vicinity,
or had an existence anywhere.
''Too pretty-too prettyv' he said to
himself, ito be in such a place as this,
and surrounded by such influences"
Meantime Mrs. Mckee tasted the
whisky, and liked it so well that she
tasted again, repeating the operation
with marvellous alacrity and every sign
of enjoyment. She soon grew laxative,
and offered the young woman some of
the beverage, but she refused it with
strong manifestations Of repugnance,
which raised her greatly in the scouts
estimation. Mrs. McKee's utterances
grew thick and her conversation incoher-
ent. She finally sank upon the earthen
floor, completely overpowered.
''Innis," said the scout, for he had
heard her called by that name, don't
you think it would look better for me to
be up and walking about than to be
here?'
The maiden glanced toward her moth
er, but made no reply.
"If'a ha rd tO die at nv fimo of lifo -
added Ballard.
fire.
1--WE got mother and sister at
Boonesborough," continued the scout.
Perhaps they'll weep for you," re-
piled Innis.
"But I'd rather save them the trou-
ble," he rejoined.
what have you done to offend my
father?" asked Innis.
Il reckon 1 haven't done anything to
offend an honest man."
Il am very unhappy" added the maid
en-. Il know that the young woman at
Boonesborough and the other stations
know more than l do. They have friends
to care for and instruct them, while I
lead this ignorant and half savage life"
"You must go to Boonesborough and
live, and persuade your father to be an
honest man." answered the scout kindly.
Il must set you at liberty before my
father comes" she added.
"God bless you," said the scout.
Innis Mckee approached Ballard and
with her fathers hunting knife severed
his bonds3espd he sprang lightly to his
feet.
Go continued1