Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-12
THE SQUAW MAN
A NOVEL JULIE OPP FAvERsHAM.
Copyright by Harper L Bo9

tie to make good with Cash's outfit, amt
it?"
so you're due for a grandstand play,
eh? was Bills comment The way events
were shaping themselves worried him.
These rough-shod political aspirations often
led men like Hardy to play to the gallery
in order to win a high-handed election.
Bud went on, sure that Bill would see the
reason of his adventure. Il have always
had the bullet that killed Cash. and that's
been the only clue I've ever had
Dryly. BIZ Interrupted. 1T hasn't led
you" very far, Bud
But Bud did not notice Bits remark I'M
presively he said: 1T was a thirty-two.
Now. no man In this country ever carried
toy like that That's woman's weapon"
Then slowly pointing to the revolver in
Bins hand, he said. THAT gun of Nat-u-
ritchs is a thirty-two."
II this was all the evidence that Bud had.
much relieved. Bill said. lightly: Bud.
you're a joke. Because Nat-u-ritch hap
pens to own thirty-two-''
Bud maliciously interposed: Don't be in
such hurry. The last time I was over to
Maverick l happens to ask Nick. the bar
keep. for light. and he let's me help my
self from a squaws beaded matchsafe.'
Bud cautiously drew tiny blue-and green
embroidered bag from his pocket " Hello
says l. Where did you ge. that? Oh
says he, I've had that for years-ever since
the day that Cash Hawkins was killed.
Found 1t in front OF the side door down
there. And 1 bought 1t of him then and
there"-Bud looked straight into Bits
eyes as he flnished-"cause I recognized 1t
as one had tried to buy of Nat-u-ritoh.'
But even this statement apparently did
not startle Bill. who met Buds glance
squarely as he said, And SO you jump at
the conclusion that
"Nat-u-ritch killed Cash Hawkins" Bud
took him up There amt doubt about it.
You see that thirty-two is minus just the
shot which she done it with
Bill paled little. So Bud had noticed
marriage Nat-u-ritch had never carried the
revolver. 1t had been put away on a shelf
to be out Of the chiids way
Bud reached his hand toward Bill. I've
to mar-now I'll thank you for that gN."
But Bill. who caught sight of Jim coming
through the corral, said, That's up to Mr..
Carston. and here he is
Bud turned sharply. He would have pre-
ferred to meet Jim some other time, but 1t
was too late to retreat now.
Biz went to Jim. Hello he said. He
decided to blurt out the whole affair to Jim
at once. He knew then that the squaw
would be safe: the boss would see to that.
Mr.. Carston." he began. our amusin'
little friend over there Is a-contemplatin'
Of arrestin Nat-u-ritch for the KILN OF
Cash Hawkins"
'Oh, no; you must be Joking Jim said
to Bud. too worn out to give vent to the
anger that began to surge through him.
Bill was relieved at the light manner in
which Jim seemed to take the news. We'll.
that's what thought, but he takes himself
kind of serious
Furiously came Buds next words. ANY
way. I've got evidence to arrest her"
Showing the revolver to Jim, Bill con-
temptuously added. And which said sheriff
steals out of the house Of said trustin' and
confidin' friend
Jim stared in amazement at the revolver.
Yes. it was Nat-u-ritch's. He had never
looked at it since that day at Maverick
when her hand had saved him from the
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not speak.
Bud moved closer to him. t1e pointed to
Bill. And which he said belonged to Nat
u-ritch' Triumphantly he pointed also to
Clarke to indicate that he had him as q
witness.
Jim motioned Bill to the house. Put that
revolver back where it belongs" he said,
Bud darted forward as though to stop
Bill. Il demand the custody of that my
self. Mr.. Carston.'
Lets understand each other, sheriff"
AS he spoke. Jim deliberately blocked Buds
way. Nat-u-ritch Is as innocent Of wrong
as bird flies. 1t wouldn't do to confine her
In that dirty little jail in Jansen. 1t would
be murder
You're a law-abiding citizen. Mr. Car
ston. You amt agOin to resist the law7''
But Jim stood firm in front Of the cabin
door. There are cases. sheriff. where JUS
tice Is superior to the law, and the white
man, $ court Is a. bad place for justice to
the Indian. Fortunately for all of us, Nat
u-rttch has disappeared"
AS Jim spoke. Bud realized that If the
Indian woman were there CarstOn would
not be calm.
But you couldn't arrest her, sheriff-not
while l live. Bill'-he turned to the fore
man. who came out Of the house-"I m not
in mood to discuss this with Sheriff
Hardy. and l don't want to violate the
laws of hospitality. But just one word.
shern-you've eaten my bread. slept under
my roof and now you sneak into my house
to get evidence against the mother of my
boy" Jim hesttated. and then as he left
them he quietly finished. Bill. I think
you'd better see the sheriff safely on his
way"
And Bud knew for the time being he had
lost his game.
CTo be Continued Tomorrow