Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-02-22

AT the bridge yistidy. 1 told you
bout Il. Saw 'em first at the Bon
Any-out they must a trailed me to
'ne stoekyards. She spotted 'em right
away she's a cute'n. Made me shet
my mouth when 1 was a blabbin' too
much Jest before the fun began. On.
she's a cute'n!"
Who were they. Jim?"
One Of EN-. I'm a thinkin'. was
JAKE Sanderson. a red-headed devil
VINO came up here from hell. 1 reckon,
OF wyoming, one OF the two. Nobody
knows bis biz. But he'll look like a
s'epped-on potato bug 'gainst l git
through with him. Didn't git on to
other Teller. VIII next. you bet!"
But what makes you think they are
mixed up in this AFFAIR.""
They had their eyes on me to see
what was a dom in velpen. And I
was dom things. too"
Langtord gave a long. low whistle
OF comprehension. That would OK
pialn the unexpected waving OF exam.
nation Jesse Black knew the steer
had been recovered and saw the fu-
Unity OF fighting against his being
bound over.
Now, amt she a hummer" insist
ed Jim, admiringly, but added slight
ingly. "Homely. though, as all git-out.
Mouse-hair. Plumb homely."
On the contrary. think she Is
plumb pretty retorted Langford. n
laugh in his blue eyes. Jim fairly
gasped with chagrin.
Cnconcerned, grinning. Black SLOUGH
ed TO the door aud out. Once STRAIGHT
en- out that lazy-looking body and YOU
would have big man in Jesse Black.
Yes, big one and a quick one. too
maybe. The crowd made way for him
unconsciously. No one jostled him
He was marked man from that dav.
His lawyer. Small. leaned back in his
chair. radiating waves of self-satisfac-
ton as though he had just gained a
disputed point It was a manner he
affected when not on the floor in a
frenzy OF words and muscular action.
Jim Munson COntrived 20 pass by
Jake Sanderson.
so you followed me TO find out
about Mag. did you? Heap O. good II
did you. We knew YOU knew" he
bragged insultingly.
The mans face went white with
wrath
Damn you." he cried. His hand
dropped 20 his belt
The two giarod at each like fighting
cocks. Men crowded around. sudden
ly aware that a quarrel was on.
The Three Bars a gittin' busyl"
joercd Jim.
Come. Jim, I want YOU" Il was
Gordon's quiet voice He laid a re-
straiuing hand on Munson's overzeal-
our arm.
Dick Gordon. this amt your put
IN snarled Sandorson. cit out the
way" Tie showed him roughly aside
Now, snappin' turtle" 20 jim. "the
Three Bars d better git busyi"
A icint az q blow. clever little
twist Of The feet and Munson sprawl
ed on The floor men pressing back 20
give him tho fun force OF the fall
They believed in fair play. But Jim.
uncowed. was up with the nimbleness
OF a monkey.
Tic awoyi' he cried. tauntinrly. Il
know 'nouch 60 swear out a warrant
'gainst youi IF won't De SO lonesome
for Jesse now brealin' stones over TO
Sioux Falls"
"Jim!' Il was Gordon's quiet. au-
thoritauve voice once more. "I told
you I wanted YOU He threw his arm
over the boliigeronts shoulder
Comm. Dick. I didn't mean TO blab
so much Jim answered. contritely.
They moved away. Sauderson fol-
lowed them mp.
Dick Gordon" he said with cool
dclibcratoncss. you're too damned
anxious 90 stick your nose into other
peoples anairs Learn your lesson.
viii you2 My favorite stunt is 10
teach meddlers how 10 mind their own
business-this way"
IL was not a fair blow. Gordon
doubled up with the force Of the punch
IN his stomach. In moment all was
confusion. Men drew their pistols. It
looked as IL there was to be a free-for-
all fight
Langford sprang 20 his friends aid.
using his fists with plentiful freedom
in his haste TO get to him.
Never mind me-" whispered Cor
don. He was leaning heavily on Jim's
shoulder. His face was pale. but he
smiled reassuringly. There was some
thing very sweet about his mouth
when he smiled. Never mind me"
he repeated Get the girls out Of
this-quick. Paul"
Mary and Louise had sought refuge
behind the big table.
Quick. the back door," cried Lang
ford, leading the way; and as the
three passed out, he closed the door
behind them. saying. You are all
right now. Run TO the hotel. I must
see how Dick is coming on"
DO you think he is badly hurt?"
asked Louise. Can't we help?"
Il think you had best get out Of this
as quickly as you can. 1 don't believe
he is knocked out, by any means, but
/ want to be on hand for any future
events which may be called. Just fly
now, both of you"
The unfair blow In the stomach had
given the SYM m fl,v 80 NOT - 81.