New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-02-14

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
their punishment. Better reconsider.
I'm speaking now as a citizen as well
as reporter"
There was much truth In what he
said, but Cavanagh refused to go fur
Their in the matter until he had con-
suited with Redfeld.
"very WELL" replied Hartley. THAT'S
settled. By the way, who is your pa
tient?''
Eloquently, concisely, Ross told the
story. "Just 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 hest 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"
he wouldn't pit in the dark. However.
it doesn't matter on a cowboy. You've
great story yourself. There's a fine
situation here, which I'll play up If
you don't object"
/ CaVanag h smiled. "Would my OBJ
lection have any weight?"
The reporter laughed. mot 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 II wonder
what this pretty maiden means"
And, dropping his bride rein again.
he walked down to the bridge. -,-
Swenson interposed his tall figure.
'sWhat do you want?' he asked blunt
~. "You don't want to get too close.
You've been talking to the ranger"
- Hartley studied him cOolly. Are you
ranger too?" g..
mo. only guard" '.~-g
"Why are you leaving Cavanagh to
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 eight
hours hard trail from a doctor or
hospital it's still what I'd call for
midable enemy. However, Cavanagh's
immune, so he says"
1--WE don't know that" Lee said.
and her hands came together In
spasm Of fear, "'Are you doctor?"
mo; Tn only newspaper man, but
rye had a lot of experience with
plaques Of all sorts-had the yellow
fever in Porto Rico Ind ahe1ypt ID in
South Africa; that Swhy I'm out here
ricochetting over the hills. But who
are you, may I ask? You look like the
rose of Sharon" .:..y,
my name is Lee Wetherford." she
answered, with childish directness, for
there was something compelling In the
mans voice and eyes. "And this Is
nv mother" She indicated Lie, who
was approaching. %,
You are not out here for your
health" he stated, rather thoughtful
~. "How happens it you're hereT
II was born herein the Fork"
His face remained expressionless.
II don't believe it. Can such maidens
come out of Roaring Fork? Nit! But
don't mean that. What are you
doing up here In this wilderness"
Lie took a part in the conversation.
Another INSPECTOR she asked as she
numbered up.
"Thats me-" he replied-"Sherlock
Holmes, Vidocq. all rolled into one"
my mother" again volunteered Lee.
Hartley's eyes expressed incredulity.
but he did not put his feelings into
words, for he perceived in Lie type
with which he was entirely familiar
one to be handled with care. what
are you two women doing here? Are
you related to one Of these rangersT
Lie resented this. you're asking
good many questions, Mr.. Man."
That's my trade" was the un'
abashed reply, land I'm not 80 old but
that I can rise to. romantic sttua'
ton" Thereupon he dropped all d.
rect Interrogation and with an air OF
candor told the story Of his mission.
Lie, entirely sympathetic. invited him
to lunch, and he was soon In posses.
sion of their story, even to the tender
relationship between Lee Virginia and
the plague besieged forest ranger.
"We're not so nightly disinterest-
ed" he said, referring to his paper.
"The Roundup represents the new
west in part. but to US the new west
means opportunity to loot water sites
and pile up unearned increment. oh.
YES. we're on the side of the fruit and
alfalfa grower, because it pays. II the
boss of my paper happened to be in
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