Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-12
CHAPTER XIV.


4 a it was, the sun was clear and
warm. and 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 q short and steep descent they
came out into a wagon road and wer
able to ride side by side.
You must be prepared for very poc
goods and very small stores" said RQis
'Dozle is BY no means to be eof
even with Valley Springs. e. ~
is temporary. No one really inte--,ss
live there; they are all just stayia
md | fear the millinery is not of Ill,
latest fashion"
What power lies in the idea OF
gold! See the people who have come
from all over the world! Don tells me
that every European language is spo-
ken here, Did | 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 shop where
can get some chairs and small table
am going TO present Mrs. Kelly with
an easy chair"
every WE'LL" said he. II know the
very place, but please do not go about
the streets alone. OF course you are
perfectly safe, but you are stranger
and might wander into the wrong
doors. Wait till tie the horses and
DO one or two errands. then l will join
YOU, and we can so where you please"
Every WELL" she replied, with feel
ing of pleasure in his care Of her. Il
will want to visit several Shops"
When Raymond returned for Ann,
whom he had left at Il furniture shop,
he was filled 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 were gailoping up
the hill to warn the miners, and the
chief of police and mayor We're min
Cling with the growing throng, pleading
for peace. The whole camp resembled
nest of ants into which an OK had
planted heof.
Ann observed Raymond's abstraction
and restlessness and asked, Are you
in haste to return?n
He answered quite calmly: eyes, we
ought to start back as soon as we can.
l am going after the horses. Please re
main here until 1 get back"
When Raymond returned the second
time he was breathing rapidly. "Some
one has borrowed our horses" he ex
planned quietly, land must ask you
to wait little longer while secure
another for you
win they not return them?"
II 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. II
don't believe you are scared. Well,
now, stay here till can see what 1 can
do about horse"
Again Ann stood alone in the door
way, watching group Of men crouch
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 fore
knowledge of violence. AS she listened
a wild cry went up from the roof tops,
"Here they come!"
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 and resolute, his brow frown-
ing with anxiety. II cannot find a
horse that you can ride. have ordered
team. We will have to go the back
way 10 FcHcu IL.
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 nervous clutch.
What are they going to doy'
IT'S hard to tell. wish we were
safely out of this"
Cant we run?''
run! Dear girl, you couldn't walk
four blocks in this altitude. II you will
come with me we will cross to the barn
and get our carriage there"
Unconsciously clinging to his arm,
Ann went down the back street as in a
dream
They were already too late. The
cross street was packed with men, and,
looking down the hill, they saw the
sheriff and his posse coming six abreast
like a squad of cavalry, riding slowly
up between the walls of stern and |
silent citizens of the great camp. Each
deputy carried a rife across the POM
mel of his saddle, and at their head,
even the sheriff, rode Mat |
thew Kelly. His head was bare, and |
in his hand q long revolver cleaned
There was something in his face, in the !
lift of his head, that awed men. AS he |
came he called out not loudly, but |
every word could be heard:
"AiSy INV hoysi Respect tha law |