The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-07-11

, spoke from window farther to the
left. the missile whistling through the
air between us. Then everything be
came silent and black again.
SO Dunn intended to resort to the
secret passage as soon ms he had gath
cred men enough to safely risk the
attempt. and he WIS the only one in
the party who was aware Of It's ex-
istence. Then my work was cut orf
for mel must take care OF Dunn
There was brief time in which to
arrange the play. With both daylight
and Theilen already SO close az hand.
Thellen. Why. Of course. n report OF
his approach would throw Dunn OF
his guard. and ! mignf inveiglc the
fellow far enough back from the lines
TO make an open attack possible. Here.
Mt least was the only course which
seemed 10 promise success. | fore on
| my Jacket. turning IL inside out 70 hide
the CLEAN OF buttons: ripped M the in
J sigma from tbe front Of my slouch hat
md pulled the wide briul low over my
/ eyes. There would be nothing nstty
about 1neilen Irregulgrs. ana the
color OF my clothes couid not be- easily
guessed at IN the gloom. All else WAS
sheer luck Hnd audaclty. was WIN
IN i've feet OF tue fellow before ne
even saw me Before ne could draw
MS weapon. | asked hurriedy:
lis this Captain IpOddf'
"N.no: am an officer Of Johnston's
stan" peenne forward IN VAN ea
deavor 10 dectpher my race, w no are
your " hat DO you want =
81 have been sent forward by Cap
tain lhellen he wants to know where
ne is TO bring MS men .
The lieutenant snnencd up the |
slight faltering OF ms voice vanished |
In an effort at command
ION. / see: Wen, / am technically
In command mere. being OF the regular
peryiCe. " here is lhplenr
"lBack yuuder on the creek. Hes
waitln for orders an a guide"
"Neil. hurry Dack ana BRING him up
You know the way, don't your
/ stared OF into the black night. as
though II MIA a thousand mysteries.
wen. / don exactly Know" I con
fessed unwillingy. II got here all
right because the 6rlng from the house
sOrter guided me. but them weeds is
mighty confusin. an I reckon II will
take me right smart while TO lind my
way back again You couldn't 30
along. could your"
There was nothing in the request to
arouse suspicion yet he nesitated. APP
parently ~ first inclined To refuse.
perhaps considering such service be-
meath MS dignity.
Maybe n you got me as far the
head OF that path | might make the
rest all right" / suggested doubtfuly
II was plain enough he would prefer
remaining where ne was. but anxiety
10 have these welcome re-entorcements
hurried forward caused him grudging-
" TO consent
How large q force have you?"
"A few over hundred 1 reckon"
well, come on: III show you TO the :
path You could follow that with your !
ayes blindtolded
| had forgotten the way myself. or ,
'ather. the night confused me as TO ,
he points OF compass. yet as he start. 4
ID on to the right followed perfectly :
atisted so long ms every step took us .
arther away from the immediate :
'icinity OF the house. We had trav- ;
'rsed the orchard aud were upon the =
dge OF the weed patch when be came a
. sharp halt i
Here's where the path begins lead r
ng down 10 the creek It's not very
traight. but you can't lose II. for the h
rowth is solid on both sides" g
III all looks the same To me-" staring =,
eyond hun Where did you say the o
ntrance wasp :,
Right here In front" half angrily n
What IL the matter with yonr eyes? o.
II lead you into II. and Then perhaps. n
on can follow your nose" ri
He gripped my sleeve. forcing me n
,rward The next instant had my a,
g twined about his. never had an ir
isier job at tanning man. and be tc