Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-12-26
CHAPTER XXI.


out injury. Before foli0~fnf kiE IN his
flight, We will pause 10 Inquire how the
robbsr, unexpectedly taken captive. Jared
Nothing could have surprised JACK
more than this sudden turning Of the Ia
bles- But 4 minute since Walter Was
completely In his power. Now. through
the boys GOODNESS and nerve. his thieyish
intentions were bafied, and he was plac-
ed in the humiliating position Of a pris-
oner In his own house.
open the door, or I'll murder you y
he roared, kicking II violently.
There was no reply, for Walter was
already half way out of the window, and
did not think it best to answer. Walter
had proceeded half q mile when he stop
ped to rest. Two or three times be had
trippsd over projecting roots which the
darkness prevented his seeing 10 time TO
avoid.
I'm rest a few minutes. and then push
on" he thought
II was late, but the excitement Of bis
position prevented him from feeling
sleepy. He wished to get out Of the
woods into some road or open field, where
he would be In less danger OF encounter
ing Jack, and where perhaps he might
find assistance against him
He was leaning against an immense
tree, one Of the largest and Oldest 10 the
forest. Walter began to examine IL. He
discovered, BY feeling that Il WAS hollow
inside. He ascertsined that the interior
was eaten out by gradual decay, making
large hollow space inside.
~ shouldn't wonder n could get in"
be said TO himself.
He made the attempt. and found that
he was correct In his supposition. He
could easily stand erect inside.
That Is curious" thought Walter.
The tree must be very old"
He emerged from the trunk, and once
more threw himself down beside H. Five
minutes later and his attention was
drawn by q sound Of approaching foot
steps. Jack had thpDed over q root. and
was picking himself up Ia no very good
humor. The snsmy, Il appsared, was
close upon him.
HL first thought was immediate flight,
but n he were heard By Jack, the latter
would NO doubt be- able 70 run him down.
What shall ] DOR thought Walter,
in alarm.
Quickly ths hollow trunk occurred 70
him. With as littls delay AZ possible be
concealed himself 10 the interior. Hs
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