Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-25

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The eyes of both Bostwick and the horseman fol-
the and proceeded toward the orchard. Above
the medium height and superbly modelled, she
appeared more beautiful now than before. She had
not descended for change OF position, or even to IN
spect the place As matter of fact, she was hoping
to secure profile view of the bold looking horseman
on the pony. Her opportunity soon arrived He
spoke to the station proprietor.
" | want to see YOU tor a moment Dave, and he
rode off little to tree
Dave ceased helping the tire with marked alac
rity and went to the horseman at once The two
engaged in earnest conversation obviously concern
ing the auto and its passengers since the lank little
host made several i'll concealed gestures in the cars
direction and once turned to look at the girl
She had halted by the orchard fence from which,
post OF vantage, she was apparently looking over
all the place Her brown eyes, however, swung
repeatedly round to the calico pony and its rider.
Yes she agreed, the horseman equal to the
He fitted it al-mountains, sky, the sense
of wildness and freedom in the air. What was he,
then? Undoubtedly native, perhaps part Indian,
perhaps There was something sinister she was
certain in the glance he cast toward the He
was armed. Could it be that he and the station man
road agents, plotting some act of violence!
They were certainly talking about the machine, or
its owner, with exceptional earnestness of purpose
Bostwick had finished with the tire. Come along,
Beth come along.'' he called abruptly.
MO sooner had she turned to walk to the than
~ the horseman rode up in her path. Her heart
sank suddenly with misgivings. She halted as the
unknown visitor addressed himself to Bostwick.
May speak to you moment privately.
Bostwick bristled with suspicious at Il
have nothing of private nature to discuss with
you, he said IF you have anything to say to me,
please say it and be prompt
The horseman changed color, but lost whit
Of the native courtesy that seemed part of his
being. 1t isn't particularly private, he answered
quietly : only wished to say shouldn't rush OFT
Godite this morning. I'd advise you to stay here
and rest -
Bostwick, already irritated by delay, and imper-
vious any thought Of possible service in the horse
irritating Il haven't desired Your advice, he
answered sharply; Be good enough to keep it to
YOURSELF! He advanced to the station owner held
out bill, and added, " Here You are, my man. for
Your trouble "
BAH said the lank little host Il don't want
your money.
look that to the girl, BODIED anything but peace.
Bostwck' manner almost intoerable affront,
in land where affronts are resented However,
he still answered quietly, despite the fact that Bost
wick nettled him to an extraordinary degree.
agree that the sooner you vamoose. the prompter
the improvement in the landscape. But you're not
going off to Goldite with these ladies in the carl
Matters might still have eliminated differently
had Bostwick even asked civil Why" for Van
generous and easygoing being.
Beth, in the road felt her heart beat violently,
with vague excitement and alarm Bostwick glared,
in sudden apprehension as to what the horseman had
in mind
rs this hold-up:' he demanded. What do
YOU meant"
The rider dsmounted, in quick, active manner
ana opened the door OF the tOnnedu. Ills friendly
impulse to warn fellow being and in such a manner
not to alarm two gentle women, underwent sud-
den revulson Bostwick's unmannerly conduct
You wouldn't have thanked me for advice" he
replied; you would hardly thank for in
formation" He added to the maid in the car
Please alight; your friend is impatient to be
ing
The maid down demurely casting but
glance at the tall, commanding figure by the wheel
He promptly lifted suitcase and three decidedly
feminine looking bags
Bostwick by now was furious Its an outrage"
he cried "a dastardly outrage! You can see am
wholly unarmed. Do you mean to restrain these
1adi here hyf