Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-26

ioihulg snuUsu his feet. and loobe,1
again at the marshal: he had re-
ceiyed positive orders about that
room, and was fully convinced that
Montgomery would not take kindly 10
eviction. But Hickock's quiet rr.y
eyes were insistent.
/ Here, Red" he finally called 4.
the hurley porter. hustle I'D To .1b,
an tell that fellow Montgomery he's
got to get out; tell him We want tn.
room for lady"
hlokock watched the man disappear
up the stairs. helped himself carefully
10 cigar out of the stand. tossing a
coin 20 the clerk and then deliberately
lighting up.
ihink Montgomery will bs
piensed?' he asked shortly.
No; he'll probably throw RED
down stairs"
The marshal smiled. his glance turn.
ing eXpectantly in that direction.
Then perhaps I had better remain,
tommy And he strolled nonchalant-
" over to the open window. and stood
there looking quietly out, a spiral of
blue smoke rising from his cigar.
They could distinctly hear the
pounding on the door above. and oc-
casionally the sound of the porter's
voice, but the straight, erect figure
at the window remained motionless.
Finally Red came down. nursing his
knuckles.
Says he'll be damned If he will
says he's gone to bed, an that there
amt a cussed female in this blasted
country he'd git up for" he reported
circumatautially to the clerk. He
told me to tell you to go plumb to
hell an that If any one else come
poundin' round thar tonight. he'd
take pot shot at 'em through the
door Fifteen seemed a bit peevish,
sir, an / reckoned If he was rlled up
much more, he might git rsmhunc-
uous; his language was sure fierce"
wild Bill' turned slowly around
still calmly smoking, his eyes exhibit
ing mild amusement.
Did you clearly inform Mr-ah-
Montgomery that we desired the room
for the use of lady2" he questioned
gently, apparently both panied and
shocked
"G did, sir"
'1t surprises me TO find one in our
city with so little regard for the or
dinsry courtesies Of life, Tommy Per-
haps | can persuade the gentleman.
He disappeared up the stairs. taking
them deliberately step by step, the
cigar still smoking between his lips.
Red" called after him.
Keep away from in front OF the
door. Bill; he'll shoot sure, for he
cooked his gun when was up there"
Hickock glanced back, waved his
hand.
Don't worry-the room occupied by
Mr.-ah-Montgomery was '15.' be-
lieve you said?"
Whatever occurred above, It was
over with very shortly. Those listen
ing at the foot OF the stairs heard the
first gentle rap on the door an out
burst of profanity, followed almost
instantly by sharp snap, as II
lock had given way, then brief
scufTlng mingled with the loud creak-
Ing OF a bed. Scarcely a minute later
the marshal appeared on the landing
above, one hand firmly gripped In the
neck-band of an undershirt, thus Sc
curely holding the writhlng. helpless
figure of man, who swore violently
every time he could catch his breath.
ANY other room you could convsn-
veniently assign Mr.-ah-Montgom-
cry TO, Tommy he asked pleasantly.
IF he doesn't like II in the morning,
he could be changed, you know"
"Give-give him Az"
"All right I'm the bell-boy tenn
porarily, Montgomery; easy now, my
man, easy. or I'll be compelled to
use both hands Red carry the gen
tleman's luggage to '47'-he has kind
ly consented to give up his old room
to a lady-come along. Montgomery"
II was possibly Ave minutes later
when he came down, still smoking. his
face not even flushed.
Montgomery is feeling SO badly
we we're Obliged to lock him In" he
reported to the clerk Seems to be
of somewhat nervous disposition.
Well, goodnight, Doctor" he lifted his
hat And to you, Miss, pleasant
dreams"
Hope watched him as he stepped
outside. pausing a moment in the
shadows to glance keenly up and
down the long street before venturing
down the steps. This quiet man had
enemies hundreds of them, desperate
and reckless: ceaseless vigilance
alone protected him. Yet her eyes
only. and not her thoughts. were riv-
eted on the disappearing marshal She
turned to Falrbain, who had risen to
his feet
81 wish | might see. him. also" she
said as though continuing an inter
rupted conversation.
See him? Who?"
mfr Keith IL knew him once.
and-and. Doctor, won't you tell him
/ should like to have him come and
see me just-just as soon as he can"
CHAPTER xxi