The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-08-16

takes two TO f,aks bar
@U gainl" lilo had set the bot
tie down. and his right hand fingered
near tho butt Of the six-shootsr that
was concealed under his vest
The strangers lips parted with Q
slow. uEerish expression. ''rake your
paw away from your Gunr' he COM
manded slowly. III was wantin'
anything nike mat you'd have been ht
for the rnourners quite spell ago"
Rubble's eyes widene. and his hand
fell reluctantly to nis side. Project
ing from the strangers side wsS tho
muzzls of a heavy revolver--mastcally
produced. 1t seemed. lie spoke again.
his words burdencd with n slight hint
OF mockery.
II reckon you're some scnirt about
somcthin'." he drawled. There's
some men can't see another man with
out thlndn' he's wanttn' to perforste
them" He laughed mildly. Il Amt
nggerin' to do that" he added. unless
you're thinkin' to kctch me unsx-
pected. II you're tryin' that I'm
teli.n' you that you want to make q
clean Job OF IT," He laughed Eeniaiiy.
the menace como from voice and eyes.
Lists talk sense" he said. I'm
wan'in' TO hang out here for . day or
two--mebbs three. You've got lots OF
room. Tn pay1n' what you ask.
That Eo7''
I'm askin' ten dollars for q bod. an
you en- DO your own oooisin'!" snapped
Bubble.
Tho stranger laughed. Correct" he
said. That's what call dom things
up square"
Toward evening the stranger dragged
chair outside. placed II in the "trip
OF shade in front OF tho building.
Tilted It back against tho wall, dropped
into u, and seemed TO fall into a doze.
Ru'ble heard him. but ala not investi-
gate. his curiosity taking him only to
me end OF the bar. lie was content 10
allow this man the isolation that he
desired.
No man mat Bubble hnd seen N many
months Ind stirred him so deeply ms
had this man hut hs was not scared.
as the STRANGER had intirnated, he waA
merely troubled Hts thoughts kept
going 10 the hoard Of golden eagles
that he had concealed In a snug corner
heh'nd tho bar. OFTEN he had counted
that money when he was sure that no
| one was about not with tho avarfce
OF the m'ser. but with a quiet satisfac-
ton that grew in proportion TO the
| amount.
som. day he was going to make the
He began TO wish that he had done
this long aro; perhaps he would now
| feel moro secure.
Shortly before SHUTDOWN no went 10
tho door. The stranger was iounrtns
IN tho chair. his eyes open. He turned
as he saw Bubble.
| pretty lonesome hers." he offered.
some" returned Ruhbie.
The stranger stretched and yswned
y
questioned after finishing his yasn.
II reckon the express messonger'll be
along about sundown." Bubble Informed
him.
watching oioreiy. Rubbis saw the
! strangers eyes grtter. He drew q
slow, deep breath. convinced that he
had finally stumbled upon the reason
OF the strangers presence.
The latter's tone WAS casual when NJ
spoke a2a!n.
~ reckon Cal rmmets still messen-
ger7" he incurred.
''ITe sure is" returned Bubble.
| Tt,rre was riot OF excitement In
Ruhhle's mind now. and not q little re-
llpf over the thought that q the stran-
ger was bent upon robb,ns the express
n, essenger his own money would be sase.
lie smiled slightly, There was not q
"ttle satisfaction to be had IN the
knowledge that he knew exa.tiy what
In, stranger was driving at
The latter sh fled In his chair untn
10 faced Ruhble sduarely. IT reckon
CARS tr,veln' pretty light now-not
much dom In the express liner
II the stranger was expecting TO learn
Ianytliug about Cal Emmett from Rubho
no was doomed 10 disappointment. for
the latter's eyes cleaned knowingly,
Il reckon Cal Emmett Amt go,n'
around tollin' Just exactly what he's
duln'. " he returned coldly.
The stranger laughed. why. no." no
returned. that wouldn't be doin' him
any good. Some road agent might take
II INTO hts mind that he'd like to see
hls'n."
Rubbises eyes Siittered for an instant.
They have y % pretty slick" hs ~