Semi-weekly herald., 1911-03-13

ERE they come againw called
|" Lie us the hurry of feet
along the walk threatened
\ \ another attack. Ross Cava-
nagh again drew his revolver and
stood at guard, and Lie. recovering
her own weapon, took place by his
side
With the strength of n bear the new
assailant shook the bolted door. LET
me in" he roared.
Its dad" called young Gregg. go
away, you chumpw
Let me in or I'll smash this doorw
retorted Gregg.
You smash that door old Bullfrog."
announced Lie. "and I'll carry one Of
your lungs away. II you want to get
In here you hunt up the judge Of this
town and the constable"
The old rancher muttered fierce
curse, while Rcss explained the situa-
ton. I'm as eager to get rid of these
culprits as any one can be, but they
must be taken by proper authority.
Bring writ from the magistrate and
you may have them and welcome
Gregg went away without further
word. and Lie said: He'll find Hig-
ley If he's In town, and he is in town,
for 1 saw him this afternoon. He's
hiding out TO save himself trouble"
Lee Virginia, with an understanding
of what the ranger had endured, ask
cd: Can't l get you something to eat?
would you like some coffeeY
Il would indeed" he answered and
his tone pleased her.
She hurried away to get 1t, while
Cavanagh disposed his prisoners be-
hind couple of tables in the corner.
Il guess you're In for night of it,"
he remarked grimly, $50 make your
selves as comfortable as you can.
Perhaps your experience may be a
encouragement to others of your
kind"
Lee returned soon with pot of
fresh coffee and some sandwiches, the
sight of which reused young Gregg to
the impudent remark: "'Well, notice
that! And were left outr But Ed
wards shrank into the shadow, as If
the light hurt him.
Ross thanked Lee formally, but
there was more than gratitude in his
glance. and she turned away to hide
her face from other eyes Strange
place it was for the blooming of loves
roses, but they We're in her cheeks as
she faced her mother, and Lie, with
fresh acknowledgment Of her beauty,
broke out again: We'll, this settles it.
I'm going to get out of this town,
dearie. I'm done This ends the cat
tie country for me. l ought to have
turned you back the day you landed
here"
The feet halted. A sharp rap sound
ed ON the door
= who's thereT demanded Lie.
1.-THE law replied wheezy voice.
"Open in the name of the law!"
Its old Higley," announced Lie.
"Open the door, Ross"
I "Come in. law" she called ironical-
ly as the justice appeared. You look
kind of mice eaten, but you're all the
law this blame town can sport Come
In and do your duty"
/ Higley Ia tall man with rusty
brown beard, very much on his dig
nity) entered the room, followed by
short, bullet headed citizen in rum
pied blue suit with a big star on his
breast. Behind on the sidewalk Bal
lard and dozen of his gang could be
seen. Sam Gregg, the moving cause OF
this resurrection of law and order, fol
lowed the constable. Higley opened
upon Cavanagh. "Well, sir, what's all
this row? What's your charge against
these menT
"Killing mountain sheep. | caught
them with the head Of big ram upon
their pack"
Make him show his commission"
shouted Gregg. Hes never been com
nissioned. He's no game warden"
/ Higley hemmed 'I-ah-oh, his au
ahority is all right, Sam; I've seen it.
II he can prove that these men killed
the sheep we'll have to act"
Cavanagh briefly related how he had
captured the men ON the trail, 1.-The
head of the ram is at the livery barn
with my horse"
"How about thatT asked Higley
turning to Joe.
!, II guess that's right" replied the in.