The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-11-28

you back TO the Wekusko. hand You
over TO the authorities and send force
utter the others or yon shall take me to
Meleese Which shall it be?'
And if take Won TO Mpeese.
m'seur?"
Rowland Strengthened. his voice trem-
bling little with excitement
''If you take me to Meleese and swear
to do as | say shall bring no harm to
you or your friends"
'And Meleese"- Jeans eyes dark
enei again "You will not harm her.
m'seur?'
Harm herr There was a laughing
tremor in Howland's voice Good
God. man. are you so blind that y0u
can't see that | am doing this because
Of her? tell you that love her and
that am willing to die in fighting for
her Until now haven't had the
chance You and your friends have
played cowardly underhand game.
Croisset You have taken me from be-
hind at every move. and now it's up to
you to square yourself little Un
derstand7 You take me to Meleese or
there'll be q cleanup that will put you
and. the whole bunch out of business.
Harm herr Again Rowland laughed.
leaning his white face toward Jean.
Come. which shall it be. CroissetT'
"You are mistaken in some things,
m'seuS." Croisset said quietly. Until
today have fought for you and not
against you. But now you have left
me but one choice. ! will take you to
Me!eese. and that means
"Goodr' cried Howland.
LA. la. m'seur. not so good as you
think. 1t means that as surely as the
dogs carry us there you will never
come back Mon Dieu. your death is
certainr'
Howland turned briskly to the stove.
Hungry, Jean?" he asked more COM
panionably. Lets not quarrel. man.
You've had your fun. and now I'm go
ing to have mine. Have you had
breakfast?"
| Il was anticipating that pleasure
with you, m'seur." replied Jean. with
grim humor.
"And then. after had fed you. you
were going to kill me. my dear Jean,
laughed Howland, Topping huge carl
bou steak on the naked top Of the sheet
iron stove. "Real nice fellow you are
ehY
"You ought to be killed. m'seur."
$50 you've said before. When l see
Meleese I'm going to know the reason
why orr
"Or what. m'seurY
Kill you. Jean. I've just about made
up my mind that you ought TO be Kill
ed If any one dies up where we're go
Ing, Croisset. ii will be you first Of all.
Jean remained silent. A few minute!
later Rowland brought the caribo,
steak, dish Of -four cakes and biz
pot of coffee to the table. Then b.
went behind Jean and united his hands
When he sat down at his own side o
placed ii beside his tin plate. jeal
grimaced and shrugged his shoulders.
1T means business said his capto
warningly If at any time ! think y0
deserve it ! shall shoot you in you
tracks. Croisset. so don't arouse m
suspicious"
Il took your word Of honor" sal,
Jean sarcastically.
And | will take yours to an extent.
replied Rowland. pouring the coffee
Suddenly be picked up the revolver
"You never saw me shoot. did YOU
See that cup over tl,ere!" He pointe
to a small tin pack cup hanging 10
nail OH the wall dozen PAGES frOI
them Three times without missing h
drove bullets through il and smile,
across at CrOisset.
Il am going to give you the use q
your arms and legs except at night.
he said.
Mon Dieu. it is safe," grunted Jeal
II give you my word that will b
good. m'seur."
The sun was up when Croisset le
= the way outside His dogs and siede
were hundred yards from the buil'
D ing. and HOwland's first move was
I take possession of The Frenchman's :
= fle and eject the cartridges while lea
. tossed chunks Of caribou flesh 10 tt
1 huskies. When they were ready
start Jean turned slowly and ha
d reached out mittened hand to the e
a gineer.
b "M'seur." he said softly. Il cann'
help liking you. though | know tn
l should have killed you long ago
e tell you again that If you 80 into Il
/ north there is only one chance in
+ hundred that you will come back aiv
n Great God: m'seur up where you wi:
e to 60 the very trees will fall Oh "