The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-09-24
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Hhlter. lie. 100, was sleepy, and wouk
gladly have lain down and slept If h.
bad dared. But be felt the peril Of hi
position too sensibly to give way to biz
feelings. He watched vigilantly for ar
ho1r, but nothing could be seen Of jack
That hour seemed TO him to creep with
snall-ifkc pace.
Il can't stand this watching till morn
ing" be said to himself. Il will find
come out-of-the-way place, and try 70
sleep a little"
Searching about be found such a place
as he desired. He lay down, and was
soon fast asleep. So pursuer and pur-
sued had yielded to the spell of the same
enchantress, and half a mile distant from
each other were enjoying welcome re-
pose.
Some hours passed away. The gun
rose, and It's rays lighted up the dim re-
eesses of the forest. When Walter open
ed his eyes he could not at first remem-
Der where he was. He lifted bis head
from his corpetbag. which be had used
as a pillow, and looked around him in
surprise; but recollection quickly came to
his aid.
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hours" be said to himself, for it is
now morning. l wonder if the man who
was after me has gone homer
He decided that this was probable, and
resolved to make an attempt to reach the
edge of the forest. He wanted to get
into the region of civilization again. If
for no other reason, because be felt hun
cry and was likely to remain so as long
as he continued in the forest. He now
felt fresh and strong, and prepared TO
start on his journey. But he had scarce
~ taken & dozen steps when a female
figure stepped out from a covert. and
he found himself face to face with Meg.
Not knowing but that her husband
might be close behind he started back in
alarm and hesitation. She observed this,
and said, You needn't be afraid, boy.
| don't want to harm you"
is your husband with youT'' asked
Walter, on his guard.
mo, he isn't. he started out after
you before midnight. and hasn't been back
That made me uneasy, and l came
out to look for him."
Il lave seen him. said Walter.
Where and when?' asked the woman,
1t was strange that such a coarse brute
should have inspired any woman with
.ove, but Meg did certainly love her hus-
band, in spite Of his frequent bad treat
nent.
Did he see you?"
no, | was hidden"
"How long did he stayYr
only a few minutes, to get rested, !
Then he went on"
In what direction?"
THAT way"
I'm glad he did not harm you. He
so angry when he started that / was
of what would happen If he met
-ou You must keep out of his way"
That is what | mean 10 do if l can
Walter. Can you tell me the short
st way out Of the woodsy'
go in that direction" said the vom-
n, pointing, and half a mile viii bring
out"
1T is rather hard to follow q straight
ath in the woods. If you will act as my
uide, l will give you a dollar"
If my husband should find out that |
you 10 escape, ne WOulu De very /
why need he knowl You needn't tell
you met me"
The woman hositated. Finally love Of
ioney prevailed.
IN do it," she said, abruptly. Fol
" me-"
She took the lead. and Walter follow
closely in her steps. Remembering the
-ght before, he was not wholly assured
her good faith. and resolved to keep
S eyes open, and make his escape in
antly if he should see any signs of
eachery. Possibly Meg might intend to
ad him into a trap, and deliver him up
her husband. He was naturally trust
i, but his adventures in the cabin
ught him q lesson of distrust.