The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-09-10

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1l1ReoN s11zED Ems HOST BIZ THE NAH1
OF THD NECK.
that doesn't succeed then III take pos
session again."
A mile farther on they drew up BE-
fore q white pile surnounted BY q dim
" discerned Greek cross, but their zig.
mails awakened no response. r.
"Gonel' ~. :. -. =. 49,: 49,: .
They wasted no words when, for tho
fourth time their eyes caught the vel.
come sight Of a shining radiance in
tho gloom. ..%
"Unhitchl' ordered Emerson logged
~ ss DO began to untie the ropes OF
the sled He shouldered tho sleeping
bsgs and made toward the light that
filtered through the crusted windows,
followed by Fraser, similarly burdened.
But @ they approached they saw at
once that this was no cannery; It look
ed more like q roadhouse or trading
post: Behind and connected with It
By covered hall or passageway
crouched another squat building of the
same character. its root piled thick
with 4 mass OF snow. it,. windows
glowing. '5s'.>* - T; -
They mounted the; stepss OF the nigh
building and without knocking flung
the door open, entering. With sharp
exclamation an Indian woman regard
ed them round eyed. :.~
~We're all right this time" observed
Emerson. Its store" Then to the
woman he said briefly, I'VE want a
bed and something to eat" :.
On every side the walls were shelved
with merchandise, while the counter
carried a supply Of clothing and skins.
what you want?" demanded the
squaw. z &: r..
Boyd and Fraser, divesting them
selves Of their furs, noticed that she
was little more than .girl-a native
undoubtedly.
"Food! Sleepv' Boyd replied.
you can't stop here" the girl as.
serted firmly.
"Oh, yes, we can" said Emerson. =
The squaw called, "ConstantineI'
The tall figure Of man emerged, ad-
vancing swiftly.
1t was the copper hued native who
had rescued them from 4the river ear
ler In the day. The Indian girl broke
Into a torrent. Of excited volubility.
you no stop here" said Constau-
tine. Making toward the outer door,
he flung 1t open.
We've come Z long way and we're
tired" Emerson argued. He faced the
Indian with hts back to the stove, his
voice taking on determined note.
I'VE won't leave here until We arc
ready. Now tell your klootch' to get
u some supper. Quickr' 49,
A soft voice from tho rear Of. the
room halted the advancing Indian.
Constantine" 1t said. =
The travellers whirled to see, stand
ing out In relisf against the darkness
OF the passage whence the Indian had
Just come few seconds before, the
golden haired girl Of the storm to
whom they had been indebted for their
rescue. She advanced, smiling pleas
antly. s..s:s - :. 5 :. !, y
These men no stop herer' cried Con.
stantine violently. *...... .s:# (.
1-l-bee pardon" began Emerson.
We didn't intend to take torcible pos
session. but we're played out-we've
been denied shelter svsrywhere-we
telt desperate"- s.s "
She addressed the Indian girl In
Aleut and signaied to Constantine. ct
which the two natives retired.
We're glad Of an opportunity to
thank you Tor your timely service this
afternoon" said Emerson. .s.I .z=,
"Qh. that was nothing. rye bean ex.
pectang you hourly. You zee, Constan-
tines little brother has the measles.
and I had to get to him before the "a.
tives could give the poor little fellow
2 Russian bath and then stand him out
= n tho snow. They have only ono
treatment for al diseases. I,
II You're The CHI
5slook her head.
WI, 8 Then your husband = should Hike %
altraree with him % hire lodkinf6 hor
41eW days TN mn ~ of n11anay..se
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