West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-03-25

"Whdt the dcpit Is boucloirSn he asked.
tie too dry to suit me. I'm goin' to
get leetle ranch an leetle gal an'
settle down fer sure"
II wish you may" said Polly heart
lily. you sure acted mighty fine about
that Peruna insultin' Mrs. Payson."
Buck sat down on the step of the
wagon. He hesitated for q moment
and then asked, Say, did you ever
have a premonitionY
Nope! The worst ever had was
the hookln' cough"
Buck smiled. but did not explain to
Polly the meaning OF the word.
"Wel. this premonition." he contin-
ued. "hits me hard, an that's what
makes me start fer home. Thought
I'd like to say goodby to you an Bud.
go north with the big drive in the
mornin' an won't see you agin."
"Well. good luck an goodby TO you"
Polly held out her hand In her most
friendly fashion.
Buck arose and took off his hat. As
he stepped toward her he cried: Same
to you. Goodby." Grasping her by
the hand. he added warmly. "An'-
happiness"
"Tll tell Bud you're here" cried
Polly over her shoulder.
Buck looked after the girl as she
swung across the prairie to find Bud.
shes a darned fine leetle gal"
unused Buck "Seein' Bud so happy
kinder makes me homesick. Things
Is gettin' too warm fer me here. any.
way. If Payson gifts back he'll be able
to clear himself about that TerriIl bust
ness, an things is likely to pint pretty
straight at me an Bud. I'm sorry
dragged Bud into that. | could have
done 1t alone Jes' as well an KEEP all
the money"
Mckee sat down to wait for Bud.
His mind was filed with pleasant
thoughts. Having assumed a chIv-
alrous role In the Peruna incident. he
was tasting something Of the sweet
sensations and experiences that fol-
low a sincerely generous action.
His enjoyment in contemplating his
own virtues was overcrowded how
ever, by vague presentiment OF Inn
pending danger, the 'premonition" no
had spoken OF to Polly. word he had
picked up from fortune tellers, whom
he often consulted. being very super.
stitious, as are most gamblers.
And Nemesis I'm the person of Peru
M was indeed approaching. The out.
law crept out Of the draw behind the
contemplative half breed and. leaping
upon his back. plunged his knife In Nc
KEGS neck with n fierce thrust. into
which he concentrated all his hatred
for the humiliation he had endured.
With stihed cry Buck struggled TO
his feet TO face his assailant. drawing
his gun instinctively. The knife had
bitten too deeply, however. with n
groan he fell. Weakly he tried 20 level
his gun, his finger twitching convuI-
sively at the trigger Peruna waited
20 see n he bad strength enough 20
IRE. A sneerlng smile added 20 tho
evil appearance OF his face. Seeing
Buck helpless. be snatched the gun
from his hand. Then he turned his
victim over so he could reach the
pocket OF his waistcOat with the
blood stained knife he ripped open the
cloth and extracted a roll Of paper and
money. Peruna was kneellng beside
the body Of his former friend when a
voice drawled
Drop that knlfew
Peruna Jumped up. with a grunt Of
dlsmay, 20 see slim Hoover sitting on
horseback, with bis revolver held up
right ready for use.
Peruua hesitated. Drop it!" ordered
Slim sharply. slightly lowering the gun.
Peruna tossed away the knife. with
snari.
"I'll take care Of your friends bun
die an the papers an money you
took from bis pocket Drop thcmi I
didn't figure on gettin' bnck to busl-
ness as soon as I got home but you
never can tell, can your
The last remark was addressed 20
HIS deputy. Timber Virgins. who had
Joined him.
"This here's Timber Virgins. dep.
uty sheriff Of Pinal county" explained
Slim for Peruna's enlightenment
Mr. Virgins. VIII you take care Of
this friend Of miner" continued the
sheriff. glanclnR from peruna, who
looked at him stolldly. to Virgins. "I
reckon he's been doin' somethln
naughty
The two men dismounted. keeping
the outlaw covered and watching his
every glance
"Anvfhloo "a otliya - ro,ft..a ma.