Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-21

It's being him even in this darkness.
Goodbye"
The longing to clasp her in his
arms, to speak the language OF bis
heart, was almost overwhelming, yet |
the memory OF that figure sinking |
along behind them. and the brief time
before Hawley's probable appearance, |
for he would leave the theater at the
conclusion of Miss Maclaire's act, re-
strained all demonstration. This was
a moment for action, not for words OF
love; no delay should hazard the sue
cess of their undertaking. He heard
the slight creak of the door as the
girl slipped within the concealment
of the vestibule. and then he glided
away through the darkness with the
stealthy silence of an Indian. There
was no one in the alley-way, which
was narrow and easily explored, but
the glow from the front windows
plainly revealed the shadow OF man
near the entrance. and Keith slipped
up toward him. hugging the side OF
the building for concealment. prepared
to resort to harsh measures. AS he
reached out. gripping the astonished
loiterer by the collar. they stared at
one another in surprise. and the grip
ping hand as instantly released its
hold.
You, Fairbainl What the devil does
this mean? What are you spying on
us for?"
Clearly taken aback, yet not greatly
disturbed, his eyes showing pugnaci-
GUS and his jaw set, the Doctor rubbed
his throat where Keith's knuckles had
left a red welt
damn you, think I'm the one to
ask for an explanation" he growled-
She said she was not going with you.
and now you are around here together
at this hour | had a right to know
whether | was being played with like
that"
But man, that was not Miss Mac
laire | was with; 1t was Hope Waite.
Come back here under the tent flap
while | explain"
Fearful of the coming of Hawley
be fairly dragged the portly figure OF
| the bewildered Doctor with him.
| striving. by quickly spoken words 10
make him comprehend the situation
| Knowing previously something OF the
| issues involved. 1t was not difficult to
| make Fairbain grasp the meaning OF
| this present movement. yet his sym
| pathies were at once enlisted upon the
side of Miss Christie. He'd be damned
| If he would have any part In such
| scheme-if she had a right to the
| money he'd help her get lit was
cowardly trick. and he'd fight II nec
essary, to keep her from becoming
victim. His voice rose. his arms
| brandishing violently, his sentences
swapping like rifle shots. Keith an
| gered and fearful of discover,
which would leave Hope exposed. real
lied the futility OF discussion ane
turned to physical force. Grasping th'
gesticulating man with both hands, ~
flung him backward and dragged Mn
into the empty tent. kneeling on Mn
as he throttled him to the earth
Now. Doctor, you listen to me-. n
said sternly I'm through arguing.
hate to treat you like this. for you ar
my friend, but III not stand lot Inter
ference here. Do you get that yo
old fool? Lie still until | get through
respect your feelings toward Mis-
Maclaire. She is q good girl, and
hope to heaven you get her II 20
want her But you never Will II 20
permit this affair to go on. YES
know what am talking about In a
that Hope and do We are serving 20
and Christie-our only fight Is Wit
Black Bart Hawley. Stop being
s. bullet-headed old fool. Fairoain. an
understand this thing. Lie still, te
lie YOU. and hear me out! Hawley Is
Up liar. a thief. and swindler. Ther
I'd is svindle in this thing somewher'
n. and he hopes to pull out a big sum
r. money from 1t. He Is merely usin
he Christie to pull his own chestnuts OF
an of the fire She is innocent; we rea
Ut ize that. but this fellow is going
lg ruin the girl unless we succeed In e.
ri nosing him. He's not only involVin
IS. her in his criminal conspiracy o'
lie. he's making love to her; he's teacnin
be her TO love him. That's part OF n
he scheme. no doubt, for then she viii [
ng 50 much easier handled. tell 20
10 Fairbain. your only chance to eve
adj win the interest of Christie Maclail
til is to help us down this fellow Ha'
u' ley. Yes. you can sit up; recke
ng YOU'RE beginning to see clearer. ain
wv your"
I'D CTo BE CONTINUEDJ
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