Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1911-03-30
those people? Can't they take your

Ppo' Odn tney take your
NO." answered Cavanagh blunt,v
Its no use. can't Join YOU in this
at least not now"
But you'll give me the names which
Dunn gave you"
mo: can't do that. | shall, FOL, Tho
supervisor. and he can act as no Sc.
here" ~
Inc othe- man looked the disap-
pointment he felt. I'm sorrr vor
Cont feel like opening up. You know
perfectly well that nothing will ever
De done about this thing unless the
press insists upon it. It's up to you
ana me (me representing the con-
science OF the east here he winked
an eye-"and you federal authority to
do what we can to bring these men to
thelr punishment. Better reconsider
I'm speaking now as citizen as we'll
as reporter"
Ihere was much truth In what he
said. but Cavanagh refused to go fur
Their in the matter until he had con-
suited with Redfield.
Very We'll" replied Hartley. That's
settled. BY the way. who is your pa
tient?'
Eloquently, concisely, Ross told the
story. Just a poor old mounted hobo,
a survival of the cowboy west" he
said, but he had the heart Of a hero
In him. and I'm doing my best to save
him.
Keep him in the dark-that's the
latest theory-or under red light.
White light brings out the ulcers"
HE hates darkness. That's one rea-
son why I've opened the doors and
windows"
"All wrong According to Finsen.
he wouldn't pit in the dark. However.
1t doesn't matter on a cowboy. You've
great story yourself There's fine
situation here. which I'll play up if
you don't object"
Cavanagh smiled. Would my OBJ
lection have any weight?"
The reporter laughed Not much
I've got to carry back some sort Of
game. Well. so long must hit the
trail over the HILL"
Cavanagh made civil answer and re-
turned to his patient more than half
convinced that Hartley was right.
The power of the press might prove
to be very real force In this pursuit
AS the journalist was about to
, mount his horse he discovered Lee
Virginia on the other side of the
creek. "Hellow said he. 81 wonder
what this pretty maiden means
And, dropping his bride rein again.
he walked down to the bridge.
Swenson interposed his tall figure.
what do you want" he asked blunt
ly. you don't want to get too close.
You've been talking to the ranger"
Hartley studied him coolly "Are you
ranger too?"
'"No. only guard"
why are you leaving Cavanagh tc
play it alone in there?'
Lee explained. HE won't let any
of us come near him."
"Quite right" retorted Hartley
promptly "They say smallpox has
lost its terrors. but when you're eigh
hours hard trail from a doctor or {
hospital it's still what I'd call for
midable enemy. However. Cavanagh':
immune, so he says"
"We don't know that" Lee said
and her hands came together in {
spasm of fear. Are you a doctor?"
mo; I'm only newspaper man. bu
I've had lot of experience will
plaques Of all sorts-had the yellow
fever in Porto Rico and the typhoid il
South Africa; that's why I'm out herr
ricochetting over the hills But wht
are you, may | ask? You look like thu
rose of Sharon"
my name is Lee Wetherford," sh'
answered. with childish directness. TO
there was something compelling in TIN
mans voice and eyes. And this il
nv mother" She indicated Lie. wht
was approaching.
You are not out here for you
health" he stated. rather thoughtful
ly. How happens it you're here?'
81 was born herein the Fork
His face remained eXpressionless
II don't believe it. Can such maiden
come out of Roaring Fork? Nit. Blu
| don't mean that. What are yO'
doing up here in this wilderness!'
Lie took part in the conversation
Another Inspector" she asked as sh
numbered up.
That's me- he replied-"Sherlocl
Holmes, Vidocq. all rolled into one
my mother" again volunteered Lee
Hartley's eyes expressed incredibly
but he did not put his feelings Int
words, for he perceived in Lie typ
with which he was entirely familiar
one to be handled with care. VIVA
, are you two women doing mere! ar
you related TO one OF these rangers
Lie resented this. You're asking
good many questions, Mr.. Man..
..That's my trade was the I'LL