The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1906-05-11

Moving with such secrecy as he
could, the sheriff collected and swore
In some ninety men, the boldest and
hardest to be found in all the towns
of the valley. They were not sedate
and considerate citizens, but they were
brave, or at least. reckless, and without
exception experienced wearers Of guns.
They professed themselves quite able
and willing to bring down anybody in
the hills. After being armed and pro-
visioned they were to BE sent round
by way Of a railroad which was build.
ing toward the camp from the south.
Barnett was heedful Of his words at
home and made light Of the probable
opposition Of the miners, but Louis,
with boys ability to discern what
was going on, soon acquired pretty
clear idea of the plan, and when Ann
| asked him not to return to the heights
on Monday he was ominously calm,
but asserted bis right to 60 where he
pleased.
Rob wants me and needs me, and
I'm going. You can put me in Jail, but
that il the only way. If there is going
to be war, l am going to be In it, and
I'm going to be on the side Of the
| miners"
Ann wrote a swift and fervent note
to Raymond:
| am trusting Louis to your care be-
cause he will not stay. You have won
a1Ae,e
| to prevent his return. Guard him, for the
| sake Of his boyish sweetness. for my
sake.
She wrote no further, for as her
mind dwelt upon that camp Of ruffaan
miners and their desire for battle Bit
ter resolution swept over her. II will
test his love for me-" With cold inten-
sity she announced her purpose. III
you insist on going back to that camp
I shall go too
"Fou must not Co." said Louis. ITS
no place for you.'
ut is NO place for you"
He asserted himself again. Il can
take care of myself"
"Mr. Raymond has asked noe to keep
you here" She went to him and put
her arm about his neck. "Stay with
me. laddie. 1 am missing you these
days."
In the end she seemed to prevail, but
she took no pleasure In her victory, for
he went about the house like young
eagle pinioned. Nothing save the news
Of the camp interested him, and when
the time came for the sheriff to start on
his new raid he became greatly ex-
cited.
There's going to be battle" he said
to Ann. Pm going" -.
mo, nor she pleaded.
He turned upon her with a resentful
stamp Of bis heel. Il can't stay here
ike kid" =.
She changed her tone. VERY well.
When shall we startT'
He looked at her steadily, and into
bic eyes came softer CLEAN. 1--WE
just thought" he began renectively;
lyon can stay with Mrs. Kelly till we
build wing for you. She's nice wo-
man and lives in the cunningest little
log cabin. That settles it! We will 60
right away, today!'
Amp was at a loss, but did not show
It III you are determined to 60, then
at once" .,o T. Il -f,,.
While Mrs. Barnett suggested what
TO wear Don ordered a carriage to take
Aun and himself to the train. and Louis
saddled his horse for. his return trip up
the stage road. I'm beat you up," he
shouted, to Ann and ga]loped away
with shining face.
The railway which ran up Bear can
yon was still building and had not yet
reached the divide, so that stage ride
OF some twenty miles connected the
town of Grand View with Sky camp.
Ann and Barnett We're noticeable per-
sons in the car, which was filed with
roughly clad workmen Of all kinds.
Ann was Conscious of their admira-
ton for her, and it deeply annoyed her.
Two or, three of the better dressed men,
who were on speaking acquaintance
with Barnett. came up to ask him what
he thought of the strike. :, 5>ef;
Il didn't know 1t was strike, :" said
he, ignoring their evident desire to be
to Ann. ,N@.3~E rs."--.;.'j . !
"Oh, It's a strike all right. Your man |
Mackay wasn't much hurt, was he?"
"Not badly g ...:r.s: -,~,"
HE was little too previous. l hope
the sheriff won't try to do anything |
more about it.. The boys up at SKY |
are 4 little sharp set about that bust
ness. Amt goin' up there yourself, are
yer ~ ~ -. ~ --,y i -
"Yes:I've always been on good terms
With my men. I think can help to
arrange some sort Of 4 compromise"
The two miners looked at each other.
At length the older Of them9sald in .
tone, that meant d good deal to ears sac
customed to western infections: well,
reckon the whole thing has been x
asgerated. MY claim II just below
Bosle, and 80, OF course, I don't know
much more about Sky than, you do.
STU, I wouldn't advise your going IN At