Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28

No, OF course, you don't. You I'M
agine all we've got to do in a matter
of this kind is to step into the near
est court, and draw the money. One
trouble is, our evidence isn't complete
we've got to find that woman who
brought you up"
Obi" said Hope. not knowing
what else to say.
Yes he went on, apparently sat.
isfied with her exclamation. "Ot
course, | know she's dead, or at least
you say so. but we haven't got enough
proof without her-not the way old
Waite promises to fight your claim
and so we've got to hunt for a substi-
tute Do you happen to know any old
woman about the right age who would
make affidavit for you? She probably
wouldn't have to go on the stand at
all. Waite will cave in as soon as he |
knows we've got the evidence"
He waited for an answer but she |
hardly knew what to say Then she re-
membered that Keith insisted that
Miss Maclaire had no conception that
there was any fraud in her claim.
NO. know no one. But what do
you mean? ! thought everything was
straight? That there was no question
about my right to inherit?"
We'll. there isn't. Christie" pulling
Hereby on his cigar. But the courts
are particular; they have got to have
the whole thing in black and white.
thought all along could settle the en-
tire matter with Waite outside. but
the old fool won't listen to reason.
saw him twice to-day"
"Twice?" Surprise wrung the word
from her.
Yes; thought had got him of on
false scent and out of the way. the
first time, but he turned up again like
a bad penny. What's worse. he's evil
IDENTIFY stumbled on to a bit OF legal
information which makes it safer for
us to disappear until we can get the
links of our chain forged. He's taken
the case into court already. and the
sheriff is here tryin' to find me so as
to serve the papers. I've got to skip
out. and sove you"
~" rising to her feet. Indignantly.
What have | done to be frightened
over?"
He laughed, but not pleasantly.
oh hell. Christie, can't you under
stand? Old Waite is after you the
same way he is me. tn knock our
| whole case if he can get you into
| court before our evidence is ready.
All you know is what have told you
| that's straight enough-but we've
| got to have proof | can get 1t in a
| month. but he's got hold of something
| which gives him a leverage. | don't
know what it is-maybe it's just a
bluff-but the charge is conspiracy
} and he's got warrants out. There is
nothing for us TO do but skip
But my clothes; my engagement
she urged. feeling the insistent earn
!. estness of the man. and sparring for
!. delay. Why, cannot go. Besides
9 if the sheriff is hunting us. the trains
q will be watched"
d do you suppose | am fool enough
a. to risk the trains?" he exclaimed
O roughly. plainly losing patience. NO
q much; horses and the open plains fol
f us, and a good night the start OF them
/. They will search for me first. anC
sr you'll never be missed until you TAI
e. to show up at the Troadero. Neve
n mind the clothes; they can be sen
20 after us"
it Tonight" she cried. awakening Il
e. the immediate danger, and rising Il
her feet. You urge me to fly witt
lie you to-night?-now?
e. Sure, don't be foolish and kick VI
s a row. The horses are here waiting
just around the end of the ravine."
+ She pressed her hands TO her breast
to shrinking away from him.
lie MOI No, | will not gol" she dc
clared. Indignantly. Keep back
is Don't touch mel"
Re Hawley must have expected the re
i'll sistance for with single movemen
he grasped her even as she turned I
er fly. pinning her arms helplessly to he
" side. holding her as in wise.
lie "Oh. but you will my beauty" h
Dis growled Il thought you mig It &C
X. up and I'm ready. DO you think al
ch fool enough to leave you here alone I
m be pumped dry? 1t is a big stake II
lr. playing after. girl. and | am not goin
vn to lose II through the whims of
at woman. If you won't so pleasantl
Isl then you'll so by force. Keep still
OF you tgresSi DO you want me TO chOh
he you?"
lie She struggled to break loose. twis
ly ing and turning. but the effort W.
to useless. Suddenly he whistled shar
as ~. There was the sound OF fe,
w scrambling down the path. and II
lily frightened woman perceived the di
40 outlines of several approaching me
She gave one scream. and HAY
ly. ley released his grip on her arms
ed grasp her throat
his She jerked away. half-stumbl.r
We backward over rock. The revolve
We carried concealed in her dress. was
Oh. her hand. Mad with terror. scarce
int knowing what she did. she pulled Il
irl. trigger In the flash she saw oil
nd man throw up his hands and so dow
ms The next instant the others were upC