Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-14

from his belt and ascertained that
there was no other weapon The man
trembled slightly. Ii was Il pesky dan
gerous thing 10 have IL woman fooling
with a revolver. One never knew
what
Now walk forward twenty. steps
and don't turn; If you do it will be for
the last timew Molly did not recog-
nize her own sweet voice in the firm
tones that cut the air like the lash OF
a whip.
The man obeyed. When. at her word
of command. he faced about. the feet
Of the little mare were gathered III the
hole in the ground. and her rider. with
shining eyes and bright. glad smile.
looked at him down the length of his
own six shooter.
I'm fifteen minutes at the latest
Pete GARRISON, Mill Hodges and the
sheriff will strike this ledge. | advise
you. Dave Lumly, if you value your
life. TO prospect around Cartertown
way for a few years. The trail is
plain: there's your horse. and I'm Civ
ing you "A chance"
Lumly looked back down the trail.
Several hOrsemen were riding rapidly
I'D Crow creek bottom. There was a
fash of sunlight on metal.
With a muttered curse he turned to-
ward his horse. you'll pay for this
holdup. girl he said overwhelmingly.
ITS not holdup; it's hold down"
retorted Molly saucily.
AS Lumiy disappeared among the
distant western slopes three men rode
madly down the trail and rounded
Crow rock in a cloud of dust and q
scatter of flying stones. Molly Gray,
with trembling lips. smiled upon them.
Where is hep demanded Pete.
while the other men looked unmingled
disappointment and admiration upon
pretty Molly.
She pointed toward the west. where
a solitary horseman was siihouetted
against the amber sunset sky ere it
dropped behind a distant hill.
80 you let the critter goT uttered
the sheriff ruefuily.
Pete looked at her questioningly.
81 didn't want bloodshed on Crow
rock, Pete" she explained in a low
tone.
A light of understanding came into
his eyes. He nodded his head
That's all right, sheriff. guess that
coyote won't jump any more claims
hereabouts. 1 reckon"
"Where is your claim. Pete?" asked
Hawkes., looking curiously around.
Here IL is" interpolated Molly.
blushing. He was Jumping 1t when
And you stood him on?" chorused
the men.
She nodded gravely. HE fed the
paper to the horse. so l held him up.
and now I'm holding down the claim
myself"
81 don't understand" said Hodges
blindly.
why. you see" faltered Molly.
while Pete grinned fatuously upon her.
I'm the claim-tbat is, I'm Molly
Gray, and I'm holding down the claim.
It's the Molly Gray, you know" she
said. slipping down from the saddle
into the outstretcfed arms of her lover.
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