The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-01-17
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t YERE they come againt' called
Lie as the hurry Of feet
along the walk threatened.
= y another attack. Ross Caya.
nagh again drew his revolver and
stocd at guard, and Lie. recovering
her own weapon, took a place by his
side.
With the strength Of a,bear thesnew
assallant shook the boited door. HLet
me inI' heroared.
.It's dadF' called young Gregg. SEQ
away, you chumpr
Let me in or III smash this doorI'
retorted Gregg.
"Youlsmash that door, old Bullfrog,n.
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 constab1e.'
The old rancher muttered q fierce
curse, while Ross explained the sttua.
Ftion sIsin-as eager to get rid Of these
rulprlts as any one can be, but they
must be taken by proper authority.
Bring a writ from the magistrate and
SOU may have them and welcome"
Gregg went away without further
word, and Lie said: Hell end Hig-
Hey Il he's In town, and he is in town,
for I saw him this afternoon. He's
hiding out to save himself trouble"
Lee Virginia, with an understanding
of what the ranger had endured, ask
ed: Cant l get you something to eat?
Would you like some coHeew
Il would indeed.' he answered, and
bis tone pleased her.
She hurriedA;away to get it, while
gaHanagh disposed his prisoners be
hind n couple Of tables In the corner.
Il guess you're in for a night Of it."
he remarked grimly. 80 make your
Jelves US comfortable as you Gun.
2eEs9aps your experience may be a
as8eeuEagemeut to Others of your,
EiEd.'.
Lee returned soon with a pot Of
fresh coffee and some sandwiches, the
sight Of which reused young Gregg to
Ihe lmpudeut remark: ".Well. notice
That! And we're left out" But Ed.
wards shrank-, into the shadow, us If
tie tight hurt him.
loss tliaa!ied. Lee formally, but
iaere was .,.Ure than gratitude in his
glance. am she turned away to hide
her f,,r" fram other eyes. Strange
place II - for the blooming of loves
roses. u. they were in her cheeks as
she faced her mother. aud Lie, with
fresh acknowledgment of her beauty.
hrG'Ie ont again: well, this settles 1t.
l'nl going to get out of this town,
dearie. I'm done. This ends the cat.
tie country for me. ought to have
turned you back the day you landed
here"
The feet halted. A sharp rap sound
ed on the door.
Who's there?" demanded Lie.
The Iaw!" replied a wheezy voice.
open in the name Of the lawH."
Its old Higley," announced Lie.
"Open the door. Ross"
Come in, law" she called tronIcal.
" 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"
I1igley "a tall man with n rusty
brown beard, very much on his dig
nItyl entered the room. followed by a
short bullet headed citizen in u rum
pied blue suit with a big star on his
BREAST. Behind on the sidewalk Bal
lard and a 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 cavanagb. WEN sir, what's all
this row? What's your charge against
these mem
"Eilllng mountain sheep. I caught
them with the head Of a big ram upon
heir pack"
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