The Lamar register., 1912-07-24

WIS WIFI MIN Wnen ne was TAX
emit was Hues-the man he trusted
more than any other!" Ware gave
the overseer q ghastly grin and was
silent. but in that silence he heard
the drumming Of his own heart. He
went on. Il tell you. to save him
self, John Murrell will implicate the
rest Of us; we've got to get him free.
and then. by hell-we ought to knock
him in the head; he isn't ut to nve!"
THE jail amt built that'll hold
hint" muttered Hicks.
"Of course. he can't be held"
agreed Ware. "And he'll never be
brought to trial; no lawyer will dare
appear against him. no Jury will dare
to find him guilty; but there's Hues.
what about himr' He paused. The
two men looked at each other for q
long moment.
Where did they carry the cap
tain?"
Il don't know"
1T looks like the Clan was in .
hell-fired hole-but shucks! What
will be easier than to fix Hues?-and
while they're fixing folks they'd bet
ter not overlook that old fellow Price,
He's got some notion about Fentress
and the boy" Mr.. Hicks did not con-
slider It necessary to explain that he
was himself largely responsible for
his.
How do you know thatY" demand
I'D Ware.
He as good as said So" Hicks
looked uneasily at the planter. He
knew himself to be compromised. The
stranger named Cavendish had forced
an admission from him that Murreii
would not condone II It came to his
knowledge. He had also acquired .
very proper and wholesome fear OF
Judge Slocum Price. He stepped close
to Wares side. ''WhatIl come OF the
girl, Toni Can you figure that outr"
he questioned. sinking his voice al
most to q whisper. But Ware was In
capable OF speech. again his terrors
completely overwhelmed him. II
reckon you'll have to md another
overseer. I'm going to strike out for
Texas" said Hicks.
Wares eyes met his for an instant.
He had thought Of night. too; was
still thinking Of It, but greed was as
much . part Of his nature as fear:
Belle Plain was . prize not to be light
ly cast aside. and It was almost his.
He lurched ACROSS the room to the
window. II he were going to act. the
sooner he did 20 the better. and gain
respite from his fears. The road
iown the coast slid away before his
heavy eyes; he marked each turn.
then . palsy Of fear shook him. his
heart beat against his RIBS. and no
stood gnawing his lips while he gaxed
up at the sun.
do you get what say. Tomf l
am going to quit these parts" said
Hicks. Ware turned slowly nom the
window.
"All right, Hicks. You mean you
want me to settle with you. II that
IT." he asked.
yes, I'm going to leave while 1
can; maybe l can't later on" said
Hicks stolidly. He added: Il am go
Ing to start down the coast a. soon
az It turns dark. and before it's day
again I'll have put the good miles be-
tween me and these parts"
you're going down the coastf"
and Ware was again conscious OF the
1uickened beating Of his heart. Hicks
nodded. see you don't meet up with
John Murrell." said Ware.
I'll take that chance. It seems .
heap better to me than staying here"
Ware looked from the window. The
shadows were frightening across the
lawn
Better start now. Hicks" he ad-
vised.
III wait until 1t turns dark"
You'll need a horse"
II was going to help myself to one.
This amt no time to stand on cere-
mony," said Hicks shortly.
"Slosson shouldn't be left in the
lurch like this-or your brothers
tolks-"
They'll have to figure 1t out for
themselves, same as me-" retoined
Hicks.
You can stop there as you 60 BY"
NO." said Hicks. Il never did be-
lieve In this damn foolishness about
the girl. and won't go near Georges
-"
Il don't ask you to go there; you
ian give them the signal from the
head of the bayou. All want is for
you to stop and light q IRE on the