New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-01-03
CHAPTER XII.
THE LAW STEPS IN.

/ RI Lie as the hurry of feet
! along the walk threatened
Il Il another attack. Ross Cava-
nagh again drew his revolver and
stood at guard, and Lie, recovering
/! her own weapon, took q place by his
side. ......
With the strength Of a bear the new
assailant shook the bolted door. LET
me in!' he roared.
Its dadv' called young Gregg. go
away, you chump?'
LET me in or I'll smash this door,!
retorted Gregg.
| "You smash that door, old Bullfrog,"
announced Lie, land I'll carry one Of
your lungs away. If you want to get
in here you hunt up the judge Of this
town and the constable"
The old rancher muttered a fierce
curse, while Ross explained the situa-
ton. Pm 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: Hell find Hig-
ley If he's in town, and he is in town,
for 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 get you something to eat?
Would you like some coffee?'
Il would indeed" he answered, and
his tone pleased her. &C.,.
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 q night Of it."
he remarked grimly, $50 make your
selves as comfortable as you can.
Perhaps your experience may be q
disbursement to others Of your
kind"
Lee returned soon with a pot Of |
fresh coffee and some sandwiches, the
sight Of which reused young Gregg to
the impudent remark: "Wel, notice
that! And we're left outp' But Ed
wards shrank into the shadow, as II
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 were in her cheeks as
she faced her mother, and Lie, with
fresh acknowledgement Of her beauty.
broke out again: well, this settles it.
I'm going to get out Of this town,
aearie. I'm done. This ends the cat
lie country for me. ought to have
turned you back the day you landed
here"
The feet halted A sharp rap sound
ID on the door.
who's thereY' demanded Lie.
1.-THE law" replied wheezy voice.
Open in the name Of the law"
ITS old Higley," announced Lie.
Open the door. Ross"
"Come in, law" she called ironical-
= az the justice appeared. "You look
ind Of mice eaten, but you're al the
NV this blame town can sport. Come
d and do your duty"
Higley "a tall man with a rusty
rown beard, very much on his dig
ity) entered the room, followed by q
hort. bullet headed citizen in rum
led blue suit with big star on his
reast. Behind on the sidewalk Bal
,rd and a dozen Of his gang could be
cen. Sam Gregg, the moving cause Of
his resurrection Of law and order, fol-
wed the constable. Higley opened
Don Cavanagh. "Well, sir, what's all
lis row? What's your charge against
lese menw
"Killing mountain sheep. I caught
lem with the head Of a big ram upon
leir pack"
MAKE him show his commission"
,outed Gregg: Hes never been COM
issioned. He's no game warden"
Higley hemmec. "I--ah-Oh, his au-
lority Is all right, Sam; I've seen it.
he can prove that these men killed
e sheep We'll have to act"
briefly related how he had
ptured the men on the trail. 1.-THE
.ad Of the ram 1s at the livery barn
lth my horse"
"How about that" asked Higley,
rning to Joe.
Il guess that's right" EspNso ~ -